Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
by Texas Tribune, El Paso MattersJune 6, 2024 By Renzo Downey / The Texas Tribune YouTuber Brandon Herrera will request a recount Friday in his…
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ABC-7 at 4: ‘Mija, Yes You Can.’ and Pioneers21 Launch “Mija Pioneers” Summer Program
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Enrollment is now open for “Mija Pioneers,” a one-day summer program organized by Mija, Yes, You Can, and Pioneers21.…
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6 things to know about the summer weather in El Paso
by Diego Mendoza-Moyers, El Paso MattersJune 6, 2024 With the summer heat well upon El Paso and two days of triple-digit heat in the forecast for…
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Celebrate Juneteenth, Pride Month in El Paso; plus Children’s Day in San Elizario gallery
by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersJune 5, 2024 Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week.…
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SISD school board votes no on raises; reduces health plan contributions
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersJune 7, 2024 The Socorro school board voted Thursday not to give teachers and staff raises for the 2024-25…
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El Paso Sheriff’s Office: Scammers caught attempting to steal from several families
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dannia Gonzalez and Jonathan Ambriz were just arrested for outstanding theft of service warrants after deputies say they…
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Boston pizza shop owner convicted of forced labor against employees in the country illegally
BOSTON (AP) — The owner of two Boston pizza shops was convicted Friday of forced labor charges following a nine-day trial. The jury found that…
Continue Reading A real nut case: Cold Stone Creamery faces suit over lack of real pistachios in pistachio ice cream
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press A federal judge in New York has given the go-ahead to a New York woman’s class action lawsuit which claims…
Continue Reading Seven charged in smuggling migrants in sweltering secret compartment with little water
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — Seven people in southern Texas have been charged after endangering nearly two dozen migrants smuggled in a secret trailer…
Continue Reading Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan; Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas;…
Continue Reading Some Florida Panhandle beaches are temporarily closed to swimmers after 2 reported shark attacks
SEACREST, Fla. (AP) — Beaches in Florida’s Walton County have been temporarily closed to swimmers after two reported shark attacks. The…
Continue Reading Wisconsin Republican leader Robin Vos says recall petition effort against him failed
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has challenged signatures on petitions filed seeking an election to recall him from…
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El Paso Public Libraries host unveiling ceremony for the new Enhanced Library Card Program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The unveiling ceremony for the Enhanced Library Card happened at 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 7th at the José Cisneros Cielo…
Continue Reading The US is making its biggest push yet to get Israel and Hamas to halt fighting. Is it succeeding?
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In Middle East capitals, at the United Nations, from the White House and beyond, the Biden…
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El Paso Search and Rescue Team looking for missing hiker
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hiker is missing near Gunnison Drive and Devils Tower Circle in Central El Paso. The El Paso Fire Department Combined…
Continue Reading New charges for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer cast scrutiny on another man’s murder conviction
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New charges brought against the man accused of a string of killings on New York’s Long…
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Texas Tech Health El Paso and UTEP announce new MedFuture cohort
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — MedFuture started last year and UTEP says it’s creating pathways for qualified students to be admitted right out of high…
Continue Reading Teenager who killed 4 in Michigan high school shooting appeals life sentence
DETROIT (AP) — A teenager who was convicted of fatally shooting four students at his high school in Michigan is appealing his life sentence. Ethan…
Continue Reading Prosecutor won’t file criminal charges over purchase of $19K lectern by Arkansas governor’s office
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A prosecutor says he will not file any criminal charges over the purchase of a $19,000 lectern by the office of Arkansas…
Continue Reading Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash
By GENE JOHNSON and AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise”…
Continue Reading New York City police officer arrested in New Jersey road rage shooting, authorities say
VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A New York City police officer has been charged with attempted murder after officials say he shot another driver…
Continue Reading Documents reveal horror of Maine’s deadliest mass shooting
By DAVID SHARP and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Thousands of pages of Maine Department of Public Safety documents are…
Continue Reading New Jersey businessman testifies he promised up to $250,000 in bribes for Sen. Bob Menendez’s help
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New Jersey businessman who pleaded guilty and cooperated in the bribery case against Sen.…
Continue Reading Memphis, Tennessee, police checking if veteran charged with killing homeless man has targeted others
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police say they are investigating whether a a U.S. Army veteran charged with killing…
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Sunland Park Fire Department using new ice bag technique to save those suffering from heat stroke
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The desert area surrounding El Paso, Texas and Sunland Park, New Mexico becomes a dangerous place when…
Continue Reading VP Harris campaigns to stop gun violence with Maryland Senate candidate Alsobrooks
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has focused on stopping gun violence during a campaign stop in…
Continue Reading Danish prime minister suffers minor whiplash after a man assaulted her in central Copenhagen
By JARI TANNER and JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — The Danish prime minister’s office says the premier is suffering minor…
Continue Reading Appeals court upholds conviction of British national linked to Islamic State
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of a British national for his role in…
Continue Reading Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs — and urging owners to park…
Continue Reading GameStop shares plunge even as meme stock booster ‘Roaring Kitty’ says company is on the right track
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers The meme stock protagonist known as Roaring Kitty took to YouTube Friday to tell his hordes of…
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