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Red Sox manager Alex Cora apologizes for his role in Astros’ cheating scandal

November 10, 2020 8:06 PM CNN

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Alex Cora, back with the Boston Red Sox after a one-season suspension, apologized Tuesday for the role he played in…

Houston police arrest suspect in killing of officer responding to a call for help on his way to work

November 10, 2020 5:50 PM CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police arrested a suspect in Monday’s fatal shooting of an officer, the fourth officer in the department killed…

U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to keep Affordable Care Act despite challenge from Texas, other states

November 10, 2020 9:47 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to leave in place the bulk of the Affordable Care Act, including key protections for…

Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Garrett Gilbert & Cowboys, 24-19

November 8, 2020 6:10 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas— Ben Roethlisberger threw all three of his touchdown passes after shrugging off a knee injury, rallying Pittsburgh to a 24-19…

Cowboys’ Gilbert to get his 1st NFL start vs. Steelers

November 8, 2020 12:26 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Garrett Gilbert appears set for his first NFL start for the Dallas Cowboys against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL…

Texas boy wins first place in national mullet championship

November 7, 2020 1:08 AM CNN

CELESTE, Texas — Jaxson Crossland is good at a lot of things, like boxing, fishing and riding his dirt bike. But this 8-year-old also rocks a…

Texas reinstates work search requirements for jobless benefits; why El Pasoans don’t have to worry yet

November 5, 2020 4:55 PM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s unemployment rate has improved since this spring, but it’s still more than double what it was before the pandemic…

Texas’ 23rd Congressional seat stays in GOP’s hands with Gonzales win over Ortiz Jones

November 4, 2020 1:37 AM Associated Press

COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Republican Tony Gonzales has won election to U.S. House in Texas’ 23rd…

President Trump narrowly defeats Joe Biden in Texas

November 3, 2020 10:45 PM Texas Tribune

COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results AUSTIN, Texas — President Donald Trump narrowly carried Texas on Tuesday as national results…

Republican John Cornyn wins re-election to U.S. Senate from Texas

November 3, 2020 8:06 PM Associated Press

COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Sen. John Cornyn won re-election Tuesday night in Texas, where…

On eve of court hearing, Abbott claims Samaniego ‘failed to do job’ and ‘illegally’ gave shutdown order

November 3, 2020 5:08 PM David Burge

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego “failed to do his job” and claimed is “now…

Federal judge orders sweep of postal facilities in swing states – including Texas – for mail-in ballots

November 3, 2020 12:42 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC – A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to have postal inspectors sweep processing facilities in multiple battleground…

Massive Texas voter turnout as state becomes political battleground

November 3, 2020 11:32 AM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas was unusually shaky ground for Republicans on Tuesday as a record surge of voters in America’s biggest red state,…

El Paso State Rep. Joe Moody seeks to be next Texas House Speaker

November 3, 2020 9:43 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso State Representative Joe Moody announced his candidacy for Texas House Speaker Tuesday morning. The Democrat is…

As El Paso surges, Texas now ranks tops in nation in total virus cases

November 2, 2020 8:25 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, TEXAS — Texas has surpassed California in recording the highest number of positive coronavirus tests in the U.S. so far, according to…

Federal judge rejects GOP attempt to invalidate nearly 127,000 drive-thru votes in Dem-leaning Houston

November 2, 2020 1:54 PM CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas rejected a GOP-led challenge Monday seeking to invalidate nearly 127,000 drive-thru ballots cast in…

El Pasoan studying at SMU is shot, killed in Dallas

November 1, 2020 3:45 PM David Burge

DALLAS, Texas – An El Paso man was shot and killed in Dallas over the weekend, according to police. Dallas homicide detectives are investigating…

Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for 1st place in NFC east

November 1, 2020 10:19 PM Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes to overcome four turnovers, Rodney McLeod returned a fumble 53 yards for…

FBI investigating alleged harassment of Biden campaign bus in Texas by Trump supporters

November 1, 2020 9:52 PM CNN

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The FBI is investigating the alleged harassment of a Joe Biden campaign bus by motorists displaying Trump 2020 flags, an…

Biden campaign cancels Texas event after Trump supporters surround bus on interstate

October 31, 2020 8:47 PM CNN

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — President Donald Trump on Saturday night appeared to embrace the actions of supporters in Texas who surrounded a Joe Biden…

Federal judge sets hearing Monday on challenge to ballots from drive-thru voting in Texas’ largest county

October 31, 2020 3:44 PM CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge set a hearing for Monday morning to hear a challenge to drive-thru voting in Harris County, Texas, the largest…

It’s time to fall back: Time change occurs this weekend

October 31, 2020 9:29 AM Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — It’s time for a change for most of the United States, including here in the Borderland. The clock is running out once…

El Paso County, state of Texas set early voting turnout records

October 30, 2020 11:45 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas — Early voting came to a close on Friday and El Pasoans and Texans came out in droves. More than 9 million Texans — 53% of…

Dem VP candidate Kamala Harris joined by Beto O’Rourke at Texas campaign rallies

October 30, 2020 11:58 AM Associated Press, Texas Tribune

McALLEN, Texas — Texas’ surprising status as a battleground came into clearer focus on Friday as Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala…

Texas AG joins lawsuit against El Paso county judge, who says only court can invalidate his order

October 30, 2020 1:51 PM Jim Parker

El PASO, Texas — The Texas Attorney General’s Office joined a lawsuit filed Friday against El Paso County over Judge Ricardo Samaniego’s business…

Texas AG threatens legal action over El Paso County shutdown after mayor questions judge’s order

October 29, 2020 7:40 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tweeted Thursday night that his office was “quickly exploring” all legal options after El Paso…

Trump officials in Texas tout progress on 400 miles of border wall before election

October 29, 2020 12:09 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Top Trump administration officials visited Texas five days before Election Day to announce they have nearly completed 400 miles of…

LIVE updates: At least 3 dead after Hurricane Zeta hammers Gulf Coast

October 26, 2020 12:42 PM Associated Press, ABC News

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — At least three people have died as Hurricane Zeta pounded New Orleans and much of the Gulf Coast with heavy rains and…

Texas landowners facing coronavirus pandemic and land seizures for border wall

October 29, 2020 3:27 AM CNN

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — Within the last six months, as the coronavirus pandemic gripped the U.S., the Trump administration filed 75 lawsuits…

‘Seinfeld’ cast members reunite to raise money for Texas Dems as part of stars coming together across the nation

October 27, 2020 4:50 PM CNN

AUSTIN, Texas —Stars from several fondly remembered television shows and movies have come together in recent weeks to not only offer…