Processing of asylum seekers set to begin in El Paso on Feb. 26
EL PASO, Texas — The processing of migrant asylum seekers who are currently under the Migrant Protection Protocol in Mexico is set to begin on Feb.…
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Fire crews battle big San Antonio apartment blaze amid lack of water
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – San Antonio firefighters battled a massive apartment fire Thursday evening on the city’s north side that was being…
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Rollover crash on Transmountain at I-10 backs up traffic
EL PASO, Texas — A car was involved in a collision and rolled over along Transmountain Road at Interstate 10 westbound on Thursday evening, backing…
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Ted Cruz admits ‘mistake’ of Mexico trip after storm hit Texas
CANCUN, Mexico — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas traveled to Mexico for a family vacation as his home state struggled with a powerful winter…
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NM Racing Commission votes to cancel racing season at Sunland Park Racetrack; no Sunland Derby
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — For the second straight year there will not be a Sunland Derby at the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. On Thursday,…
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Abbott says Texas lawmakers must mandate weatherization of power plants in wake of storm
AUSTIN, Texas — As the state’s power grid operator works to restore power to hundreds of thousands of Texas households in the wake of a massive…
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Gas explosion at NY apartment injures 9, including 2 kids in critical
NEW YORK, NY — A gas explosion Thursday at an apartment in New York City has left nine people injured, including two children who are in…
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NASA’s Perseverance rover lands on Mars for ambitious mission
After a nerve-wracking seven-minute descent, NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully touched down on Mars on Thursday afternoon, as part of one…
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Tornillo man accused of beating neighbor’s dog to death
TORNILLO, Texas — A Tornillo man has been arrested on accusations that he killed his neighbor’s dog earlier this week, El Paso County Sheriff’s…
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Biden declares emergency in Texas; FEMA sends generators, supplies
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide generators and supplies to Texas and…
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El Paso Chihuahuas unveil 2021 baseball schedule as part of revamped minor leagues
EL PASO, Texas — Baseball’s minor league teams, including the El Paso Chihuahuas, will shift to regionalized six-game series with a common off…
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Police seek video of Cincinnati District bar shooting that left 1 dead, 1 charged with murder
UPDATE, Feb. 18: Detectives said Thursday they believe video may exist of a deadly shooting earlier this month outside of a bar at closing time in El…
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El Paso sees 24 virus deaths as active cases decline
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 24 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. The latest deaths…
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UMC gets 1 of 2 storm-delayed vaccine shipments; 2nd dose shots now ready for some
UPDATE, Feb. 17: University Medical Center announced Wednesday night that it had now received one of two weather-delayed shipments of second doses of…
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El Paso prepares for possible migrant influx as rules for asylum seekers change come Friday
EL PASO, Texas — The Biden Administration is set to allow asylum seekers currently stuck in Mexico to cross the border. As a result, El Paso city…
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El Paso’s Catholic Diocese says it will allow funeral masses to resume
EL PASO, Texas — The Catholic Diocese of El Paso announced Wednesday that it will lift some of its pandemic restrictions to allow for funeral masses…
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Organizations providing El Pasoans rent relief face huge demand as many try to survive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 1.5 million Texas renters have little or no confidence in their ability to pay next month’s rent, according to new…
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For native El Pasoans living in Austin and San Antonio during winter storm, ‘it’s survival mode’
EL PASO, Texas — For those in the Borderland, the winter storm may now be a thing of the past – but that’s not the case for those living in other…
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Santa Teresa border agent who rescued couple stranded in snow is ‘amazed’ they survived
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – A U.S. Border Patrol agent who rescued two migrants who were stranded in the snow near the Santa Teresa airport earlier…
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Abbott orders fuel producers to sell to in-state power generators amid no timeline for end of outages
AUSTIN, Texas — As millions of Texans continue to struggle with power outages during a massive winter storm, Gov. Greg Abbott on…
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El Paso police find drugs, money, guns in shooting victim’s apartment
UPDATE, Feb. 17: Police on Wednesday identified a 40-year-old man as the shooting victim at an east El Paso apartment complex. Investigators also…
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At least 7 shot near Philadelphia transit station; suspect in custody
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — At least seven people have been wounded by gunfire near a transit station in north Philadelphia, police said. The…
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Conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh dead at 70
PALM BEACH, Florida — Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host whose unflinching brashness helped shape American conservative politics and media, while…
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Health officials say nearly half-million New Mexicans vaccinated
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico ranks as third in the U.S. when it comes to vaccine distribution, having boosted the number of vaccines…
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WATCH: Ash Wednesday Mass at El Paso’s St. Patrick Cathedral
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Catholic Diocese Bishop Mark Seitz presided over a pandemic-aware Ash Wednesday service at St. Patrick Cathedral, with…
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U.S. charges 3 North Korean hackers with $1.3B bank theft attempt
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Justice Department has charged three North Korean computer programmers in a broad range of global hacks, including a…
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Beto O’Rourke rips Gov. Abbott over claims blaming Texas blackouts on renewable energy
EL PASO, Texas — Former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke, who has hinted at a run for Texas’ chief executive position, ripped into Gov. Greg Abbott…
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WATCH: Trump Plaza in Atlantic City brought down by implosion
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — A spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party — and a future…
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Britain’s Prince Philip ill, admitted to hospital as precaution
LONDON, England — Britain’s 99-year-old Prince Philip has been admitted to a London hospital after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace said…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 41 added virus deaths, 2nd-highest number of Covid fatalities reported in a single day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 41 coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday morning, elevating the county’s…
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