CDC says Pfizer’s virus vaccine can now be administered in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield on Sunday accepted the recommendation of the…
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Jimmy Collins, who helped NMSU reach the NCAA Final Four in 1970, dies at age 74
CHICAGO, Illinois — Jimmy Collins, who played basketball for Lou Henson at New Mexico State from 1967-70 and helped the Aggies reach the NCAA…
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El Paso reaches 1,200 confirmed virus deaths, while new cases decline for 5th week in row
EL PASO, Texas — With 13 newly confirmed coronavirus deaths added to the official death toll on Sunday morning, El Paso County has now reached 1,200…
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1st virus vaccine batch ships out from Pfizer plant for all 50 states
PORTAGE, Michigan — Freight trucks carrying about 184,275 vials of coronavirus vaccine departed a Pfizer plant in Michigan on Sunday, a…
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Election Results: ABC-7 projects Oscar Leeser winner, Dee Margo concedes in El Paso mayoral race
EL PASO, Texas — Saturday’s runoff election in El Paso decided the city’s mayoral race, the District 2 and District 4 city council seats, and a…
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Christmas lights at Ascarate Lake are underway with drive-thru only event this year through Jan. 6
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso County Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Lights on the Lake holiday event has a different look this year. The…
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Virgin Galactic aborts historic manned suborbital flight from New Mexico Spaceport
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Virgin Galactic’s historic manned launch from Spaceport America was aborted Saturday morning after the…
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WATCH: El Paso celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with virtual mass during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The Catholic Diocese of El Paso celebrated the Mass of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, honoring the Virgin Mary, on…
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Fouls mount as UTEP comeback falls short at Arizona 69-61
TUCSON, Arizona — UTEP proved in the opening ten minutes that they had the talent to compete with college basketball blue blood Arizona Saturday in…
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Doña Ana County sees 25% of New Mexico’s latest virus deaths, while cases show signs of slowing
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported over 1,800 additional known Covid-19 cases on Saturday as the coronavirus virus…
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Country music legend Charley Pride dies at 86 in Dallas from virus
DALLAS, Texas — Country music legend Charley Pride died Saturday at age 86, a representative for the singer announced. Pride died in Dallas of…
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Initial Pfizer virus vaccine shipments set to arrive in states on Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s first Covid-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday, after the…
Continue Reading El Paso’s confirmed virus death toll nears 1,200 with 28 new deaths; hundreds still under investigation
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported another significant climb in the death toll due to Covid-19, announcing 28 more…
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Have you seen her? Texas Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old girl believed to be abducted
BELLS, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert was issued early Saturday morning for a child believed to have been abducted who is in grave or immediate…
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FDA approves U.S. emergency use authorization of Pfizer virus vaccine
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday night issued an emergency use authorization for Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus…
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas Attorney General’s election lawsuit
WASHINGTON, DC — In an order late Friday afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – and…
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Borderland Blitz: Bi-district football playoff scores & highlights
EL PASO, Texas – High school football playoffs are here, as bi-district action involves teams from the Borderland across multiple classes and…
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West El Paso evacuations end as police remove dynamite from home
EL PASO, Texas — A west El Paso neighborhood was evacuated for several hours on Friday afternoon after explosives were discovered in a nearby house.…
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UTEP defense gashed at North Texas in 45-43 loss with backup QB
DENTON, Texas – Playing with their backup quarterback on the road, UTEP’s offense scored enough points to win. The only problem was the Miners’…
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Mexico becomes 4th nation to approve use of Pfizer virus vaccine
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico on Friday evening approved emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTec coronavirus vaccine, becoming the fourth country to do…
Continue Reading White House orders FDA chief to authorize Pfizer vaccine by end of Friday or resign
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House on Friday told the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to submit his resignation if the agency does…
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SISD’s internal computer network taken down due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — The Socorro Independent School District has been hit by a computer virus that a spokesman said Friday had prompted their Internet…
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Congress passes funding bill to avert shutdown for now, give time for virus relief talks
WASHINGTON, DC — Congress has passed a bill to fund the government for another week, giving lawmakers time to reach agreement on a new coronavirus…
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U.S. Senate gives final approval to massive defense bill, risking veto showdown with Trump
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Friday approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, sending it to President Donald Trump, despite his threat to…
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HHS Secretary: FDA will grant emergency use authorization for Pfizer vaccine; shots could be administered Monday
The FDA has informed Pfizer it intends “to proceed towards an authorization” of the manufacturer’s Covid-19 vaccine, the US Health…
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38 new virus deaths announced in El Paso; active cases decline
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 38 new coronavirus-related deaths Friday. The health department said the…
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‘They’re feeling lonely, depressed’; EPISD works to teach emotional coping skills during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nine months since Borderland school districts first started remote learning, many are finding new ways to adapt to teaching…
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Virgin Galactic will launch historic flight from Spaceport America ‘no earlier than Saturday’
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Virgin Galactic announced it will not launch its historic flight from Spaceport America on Friday. In a…
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El Paso research clinic seeks volunteers for new Covid-19 ‘vaccine alternative’ antibody treatment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Medical Research Institute is looking to sign up volunteers for a new Covid-19 antibody treatment that could provide…
Continue Reading FDA committee votes to recommend emergency authorization of Pfizer virus vaccine
UPDATE: A U.S. government advisory panel on Thursday decided to endorse large-scale use of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to help conquer the outbreak…
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