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UTEP Miners unveil their 2021 football schedule

January 27, 2021 1:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP officials along with Conference USA have revealed the complete 2021 football schedule for the Miners, it was announced…

CDC says in-person learning amid pandemic possible with precautions

January 26, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

ATLANTA, Georgia — Many parents and caregivers remain worried about the safety of their children in schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, but…

9 Barrio Azteca gang members arrested in El Paso on drug charges

January 27, 2021 12:23 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas – State troopers and sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday they have arrested nine members of a dangerous street gang involved in…

Homeland Security issues rare bulletin warning of heightened domestic terrorism threat

January 27, 2021 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday issued a threat bulletin due to the potential for violence from…

Women can let down their hair under new U.S. Army rules for pony tails, nail colors

January 27, 2021 10:24 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Female soldiers can let their hair down, and flash a little nail color under new rules being approved by the U.S. Army. But male…

FDA puts all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico on ‘import alert’ due to safety concerns

January 27, 2021 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers coming from Mexico on a countrywide…

10 more virus deaths, 566 new cases in El Paso

January 27, 2021 6:40 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s pandemic death toll increased to 1,661 Wednesday morning after the local health department reported 10 new…

Justice Department officially rescinds policy that led to family separations at border

January 26, 2021 4:44 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department has formally rescinded the Trump administration’s controversial “zero tolerance”…

Biden administration to buy enough doses to fully vaccinate all adult Americans by summer

January 26, 2021 1:51 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the…

Some El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies refusing to get vaccinated

January 26, 2021 2:45 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas — During an El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting, Chief Tom Whitten of the Sheriff’s Office said over 80% of its deputies had…

New Mexico governor delivers State of State speech, says schools can reopen to students on Feb. 8

January 26, 2021 12:31 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — School districts across New Mexico will be allowed to bring students back into classrooms early next month, Gov.…

Texas judge temporarily blocks Biden’s plan to halt deportations

January 26, 2021 12:49 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow…

Senators sworn-in, reject bid to dismiss Trump impeachment trial

January 26, 2021 12:12 PM CNN, ABC News

UPDATE: WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has rejected a Republican attempt to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, a vote…

Biden signs executive orders related to racial ‘equity’

January 26, 2021 10:59 AM CNN Newsource, ABC News

UPDATE: President Joe Biden on Tuesday afternoon ordered the Department of Justice to end its reliance on private prisons and acknowledge the central…

Transmountain Road reopens after snow closure; 1-10 west at Paisano reopens after semi crash

January 26, 2021 5:20 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Dept. of Transportation shut down Transmountain Road early Tuesday morning due to overnight snow in the…

Biden to impose moratorium on new oil, gas leasing on federal lands

January 26, 2021 8:12 AM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden this week will impose a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, both the Washington…

Police advise ‘give yourself plenty of time’ for El Paso winter driving

January 26, 2021 7:27 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police report an uptick in accidents and crashes during wet weather, and they say speed is typically a factor. A…

El Paso has 5 virus deaths, 654 new cases – highest increase in 2 weeks

January 26, 2021 4:48 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced five new coronavirus-related deaths and 654 new cases Tuesday morning. It’s the highest,…

Winter storm bringing rain, snow to parched Borderland; slick roads possible for motorists

January 25, 2021 11:18 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A winter storm system arrived in the Borderland late Monday night, bringing with it rain mixing with some snow for Tuesday that…

U.S. House sends impeachment article to Senate, triggering trial

January 25, 2021 10:39 AM CNN Newsource, ABC News

UPDATE: WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House impeachment case against Donald Trump has been delivered to the Senate for his upcoming trial. House…

Virus cases decline, but deaths remain high with 4 of state’s 12 latest in southern New Mexico

January 25, 2021 7:03 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Monday reported 494 new coronavirus cases and 12 additional deaths, bringing the statewide total…

‘It should not have happened:’ New Mexico apologizes for canceling teacher vaccine appointments

January 25, 2021 7:09 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The secretary-designate of the New Mexico Department of Health apologized Monday for the cancellation of more than 1,000…

Brazil variant of coronavirus detected in U.S. for 1st time

January 25, 2021 5:25 PM CNN Newsource

While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…

Senate confirms Janet Yellen as treasury secretary, 1st woman to hold the position

January 25, 2021 4:23 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Janet Yellen has been confirmed as President Joe Biden’s treasury secretary in an overwhelming Senate vote. She is the first…

Biden signs order aimed at strengthening U.S. manufacturing

January 25, 2021 6:51 AM CNN Newsource, ABC News

UPDATE: As he signed a “Made in America” executive order Monday afternoon, President Joe Biden delivered remarks on how he was fulfilling a long-time…