Gov. Greg Abbott gets virus vaccine to reassure Texans it’s safe & easy
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received the Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday, as newly confirmed cases and hospitalizations continue soaring in the…
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Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis, allege illegal drug dispensing
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its…
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Free at-home Covid-19 tests now available for New Mexico residents
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials said Tuesday they are hoping to boost the number of people getting tested for Covid-19 through…
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El Paso reports 19 new virus deaths as hospitalizations dip below 500 for 1st time since October
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported 19 new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The latest victims included: 1 man…
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Congress passes $900 billion in Covid-19 relief as part of catchall spending bill
WASHINGTON, DC — Congress has easily passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package. It promises to deliver long-sought cash to businesses and…
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WATCH: Video shows the ‘Christmas Star’ as Jupiter, Saturn come closest they have in centuries
The two largest planets in our solar system are coming closer together than they have been since the Middle Ages, and it’s happening just in…
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Texas virus hospitalizations climb past 10,000 as state touts more vaccines on the way
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of patients hospitalized with the coronavirus in Texas again climbed past the troubling mark of 10,000 on Monday for…
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Only 1 new virus death in Doña Ana County as New Mexico sees cases decline, more vaccines arrive
SANTA FE, New Mexico — More than 130,800 confirmed Covid-19 cases have now been reported in New Mexico since the pandemic began. That includes an…
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El Paso’s own Aaron Jones selected for the 2021 NFL Pro Bowl roster
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — The Green Bay Packers are among four NFL teams that each have seven players selected to the Pro Bowl. Among those Packers…
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WATCH: Tiger named ‘Thor’ found wandering streets of Juárez; big cat’s owner arrested
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexican authorities have seized a 5-month-old Tiger named ‘Thor” that was seen wandering the streets of a Juárez…
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Millions of packages might not arrive in time for Christmas because of crisis at the U.S. Postal Service
WASHINGTON, DC — An unprecedented volume of packages being shipped for the Christmas season is paralyzing the U.S. Postal Service, leading managers…
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Biden gets virus vaccine shot as Moderna distribution begins
NEWARK, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to…
Continue Reading Direct deposits expected to start by next week from new stimulus bill
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Monday that Americans who qualify for $600 direct payments in the new pandemic relief…
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Florida man arrested in Las Cruces admits using virus quarantine rules to cover up his wife’s murder
JUPITER, Florida — A man arrested in Las Cruces, New Mexico earlier this year and extradited back to Florida on accusations of murdering his wife…
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AG Barr says there’s ‘no reason’ for special counsels to investigate election or Hunter Biden
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Attorney General William Barr said Monday that there is “no reason” to appoint a special counsel to probe…
Continue Reading El Paso surpasses 1,300 confirmed coronavirus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 16 new confirmed coronavirus-related deaths Monday. The latest fatalities…
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Hope of Biden reversal of ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy leads to concerns of new migrant surge for El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Who can forget images in 2019 of hundreds of immigrants converging on the El Paso/Juarez Border, the vast majority seeking asylum.…
Continue Reading ‘More help is on the way’: Congress has deal on virus relief bill including $600 checks for people
WASHINGTON, DC — After months of failed negotiations and contentious partisan gridlock, congressional lawmakers announced a roughly $900 billion…
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New Mexico virus deaths trend upward; southern NM has 3 of state’s 16 new deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 1,077 new Covid-19 cases and 16 related deaths. Three of…
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CDC votes to prioritize older adults and essential workers for next phase of Covid-19 vaccines
ATLANTA, Georgia — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted 13-1 to…
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Cowboys rip 49ers 41-33 despite inactive Ezekiel Elliot due to injury
ARLINGTON, Texas — Tony Pollard ran for two touchdowns with Ezekiel Elliott sidelined by an injury for the first time in the two-time rushing…
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House fire in east El Paso sends smoke billowing into sky that was seen for miles
EL PASO, Texas – A home in east El Paso caught fire Sunday morning, sending smoke billowing into the sky that was visible for miles. The fire along…
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El Paso’s virus death toll continues to rise even as active cases, hospitalizations drop
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s death toll from Covid-19 officially grew by four more on Sunday morning, as the county reached 1,288 deaths -…
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Amber Alert issued for 4 Texas children missing and in danger
AUSTIN, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for four children in central Texas who are believed to be in grave or immediate danger. ABC…
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Police investigate crime involving injured person in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police were investigating an “injured party” call on Saturday night in west El Paso. Officers were on scene of Abe Goldberg…
Continue Reading Texas virus death toll rises above 25,000; 2nd highest in nation
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Saturday surpassed 25,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, the second-highest total in the country. El Paso’s virus…
Continue Reading Congress on brink of deal on $900 billion relief package after resolving key dispute
WASHINGTON, DC — A deal on a long-awaited rescue package to deliver much-needed aid to struggling Americans suddenly was within reach after a…
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El Paso’s Jones rushes for 144 yards and a TD as Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight win
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — A fast start helped the Green Bay Packers overcome a shaky second-half performance and remain on pace to earn the top seed…
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More El Paso healthcare workers receive vaccine shots as health dept. preps for Moderna vaccine arrival
EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 vaccinations are continuing across El Paso county. More health care workers are receiving the vaccine and the city’s…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County sees 4 of New Mexico’s 27 added virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico— New Mexico on Saturday reported 1,442 additional known COVID-19 cases and 27 additional deaths. Four of those deaths…
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