El Paso City Council approves assessment to possibly build new pickleball courts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved an assessment looking to possibly build new pickleball…
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Kellogg renews sponsorship of Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tony the Tiger will be back at the Sun Bowl in December for at least the next two years. The WK Kellogg Co agreed to extend…
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SS Corey Seager out of Texas lineup again since getting hit on wrist, 3B Josh Jung’s rehab stalled
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for the second straight game Tuesday night…
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Iran’s presidential candidates discuss economic sanctions and nuclear deal ahead of Friday runoff
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian presidential candidates have discussed the impact of economic sanctions imposed on their country by the United States…
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Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of “Shampoo,” “The Last Detail” and…
Continue Reading Discipline used in Kansas’ largest school district was discriminatory, the Justice Department says
Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice says that discipline used by educators in the largest public school district in…
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US and Panama sign agreement that aims to close the Darién Gap to ‘illegal migrants’
(CNN) — The US and Panama have signed an agreement on immigration issues that aims to “close the passage of illegal migrants” through the…
Continue Reading Hurricane season 2024 is here. Here’s how to stay prepared
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane season is upon us, known for disastrous flooding and high-speed winds in coastal areas of…
Continue Reading Plans to demolish Texas church where gunman opened fire in 2017 draw visitors back to sanctuary
Associated Press SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Plans to tear down a small Texas church where a gunman in 2017 killed more than two dozen…
Continue Reading Plans to demolish Texas church where gunman opened fire in 2017 draw visitors back to sanctuary
Associated Press SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Plans to tear down a small Texas church where a gunman in 2017 killed more than two dozen…
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Diocese of El Paso releases 2024 Kermés dates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Diocese of El Paso released an updated schedule for this year’s Kermés celebrations. These annual events allow the…
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El Paso man arrested in Rock City Bar & Grill murder
Update (August 7, 2024): Court records show officials issued Minter a bond order. He currently remains in jail on a $500,000 bond. Update (August 1,…
Continue Reading Kellogg Co and Sun Bowl Association renew exclusive title sponsorship
(Courtesy: Sun Bowl Association) EL PASO, Texas – As football teams require GR-R-REAT teamwork on the field, WK Kellogg Co and the Sun Bowl…
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Chinese migrants arrive in South America, hoping to make it to the U.S.
BY ALFREDO CORCHADO, MÓNICA ALMEIDA AND PAÚL MENA MENA PUENTE NEWS COLLABORATIVE QUITO, Ecuador — The tiny and increasingly violence plagued…
Continue Reading Newborn white rhino Silverio takes his first giant steps in a Chilean zoo in a boost to his species
Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Hannah, a 13-year-old white rhinoceros, has delivered a newborn calf in a rare zoo birth for the almost…
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El Paso City Council approves partnership to develop outdoor amphitheater
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the El Paso City Council solidified the public private partnership with Notes Live, Inc. This is for a 12,500-seat…
Continue Reading City Council solidifies agreement for Sunset Amphitheater construction
Update: City Council passed the measures 4-3. EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — City Council is set to vote on an agreement today that will move forward the…
Continue Reading US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — U.S. new-vehicle sales rose only slightly in the second quarter, despite larger discounts and slightly lower prices.…
Continue Reading Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says
AP Health Writer Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled microdosing candies sold online…
Continue Reading Virginia certifies John McGuire as primary winner over Rep. Bob Good, who says he’ll seek a recount
RICHMOND. Va. (AP) — The Virginia State Board of Elections has certified the apparent defeat of Republican congressman Bob Good, one of America’s…
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Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — For those of you who don’t celebrate World UFO Day, consider this: A former U.S. Air Force intelligence…
Continue Reading Bronny James says he can handle ‘amplified’ pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father
AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in…
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Catch Fourth of July fireworks, parades in El Paso; your guide to where you can use fireworks
by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersJune 28, 2024 As the Fourth of July approaches, El Paso and its surrounding areas are gearing up for a…
Continue Reading Biden plans public events blitz as White House pushes back on pressure to leave the race
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Tuesday that President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders and Democratic…
Continue Reading Arkansas grocery store reopens in wake of mass shooting that left 4 dead
Associated Press FORDYCE, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas grocery store where four people were killed in a mass shooting has reopened, and community…
Continue Reading FTC unanimously moves to block Tempur Sealy’s purchase of Mattress Firm
AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to bring a lawsuit against mattress maker Tempur Sealy to block…
Continue Reading Strike kills family as Israeli evacuation order sparks panicked flight from southern Gaza city
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed a prominent Palestinian doctor and eight members of his extended…
Continue Reading Blues extend Buchnevich with $48 million deal, acquire Faksa, Joseph in separate trades
The St. Louis Blues acquired Radek Faksa from Dallas and Mathieu Joseph from Ottawa on Tuesday in a pair of trades for future considerations and in a…
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Man died trying to cross Dyer in Central El Paso, police say
Update (July 2, 2024): El Paso Police just identified the pedestrian who died as 50-year-old Jaime Lara Arenivas. Special Traffic Investigators are…
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El Paso Police identify person who died in fiery van crash on Loop 375
Update (July 2, 2024): El Paso Police just identified the driver, who died in the fiery crash, as 69-year-old Jesus Manuel Huerta. Investigators say…
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