It’s time to fall back: Time change occurs this weekend
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…
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El Paso County, state of Texas set early voting turnout records
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…
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Dem VP candidate Kamala Harris joined by Beto O’Rourke at Texas campaign rallies
McALLEN, Texas — Texas’ surprising status as a battleground came into clearer focus on Friday as Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala…
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Texas AG joins lawsuit against El Paso county judge, who says only court can invalidate his order
El PASO, Texas — The Texas Attorney General’s Office joined a lawsuit filed Friday against El Paso County over Judge Ricardo Samaniego’s business…
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Texas AG threatens legal action over El Paso County shutdown after mayor questions judge’s order
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tweeted Thursday night that his office was “quickly exploring” all legal options after El Paso…
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Trump officials in Texas tout progress on 400 miles of border wall before election
HOUSTON, Texas — Top Trump administration officials visited Texas five days before Election Day to announce they have nearly completed 400 miles of…
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LIVE updates: At least 3 dead after Hurricane Zeta hammers Gulf Coast
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…
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Texas landowners facing coronavirus pandemic and land seizures for border wall
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — Within the last six months, as the coronavirus pandemic gripped the U.S., the Trump administration filed 75 lawsuits…
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‘Seinfeld’ cast members reunite to raise money for Texas Dems as part of stars coming together across the nation
AUSTIN, Texas —Stars from several fondly remembered television shows and movies have come together in recent weeks to not only offer…
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Outlaw Texas country artist Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81
WACO, Texas — Outlaw country singer songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, who wrote songs like “Honky Tonk Heroes,” “I Been to Georgia on a Fast…
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Federal judge says Texas voters must wear masks while voting despite Gov. Abbott’s exemption
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Texas voters are now required to wear face masks when casting ballots during the pandemic, a federal district judge has ruled,…
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Vanessa Guillen’s sister says ‘we still don’t know the truth’ about her death
HOUSTON, Texas — Months after the remains of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen were found in Texas, her family says there are still many things they…
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UTEP football game postponed after North Texas expressed concern about Covid surge in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s home football game against North Texas on Saturday has been postponed. UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter confirmed to…
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Texas Supreme Court sides with governor on rule requiring just 1 ballot drop box per county
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to limit mail-in ballot drop box…
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El Paso’s Jones out for game due to calf injury, but Packers still top Texans 35-20
HOUSTON, Texas — Green Bay Packers starting running back Aaron Jones had a calf injury that kept him out of Sunday’s game at the Houston Texans.…
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Washington’s defense leads 25-3 blowout of Cowboys
LANDOVER, Maryland — Washington’s defense finally clamped down on a struggling opponent, piling up six sacks, an interception and a forced fumble…
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Matthew McConaughey has some lessons on fatherhood
Texas native Matthew McConaughey had a great role model in his dad. In an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper airing Friday, the actor spoke…
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University of Texas band won’t play its alma mater because it was once performed at minstrel shows
AUSTIN, Texas — Members of the University of Texas Longhorn band are refusing to play the university’s alma mater because of the…
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Texas has most active virus cases – 84,000 – since summer peak
AUSTIN, Texas — The second coronavirus wave in Texas continues with more active cases than at any time since the summertime peak, according to…
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El Paso woman among 3 dead, including 9-month-old infant, as multiple vehicles collide near Odessa
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Three people, including an El Paso woman, were killed in a four-vehicle crash in the Odessa area on Wednesday. State troopers…
Continue Reading Like El Paso, Texas now sees virus hospitalization rates soaring
AUSTIN, TEXAS — New cases of the coronavirus continue to soar in Texas, state health officials said Tuesday, as the number of people in…
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Fort Hood says Vanessa Guillen died ‘in the line of duty’ and affords family benefits
FORT HOOD, Texas — The death of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen occurred “in the line of duty,” Fort Hood officials announced Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Texas woman who died on plane along New Mexico runway in July had Covid-19
DALLAS, Texas — A Dallas-area woman died due to Covid-19 while on a flight in July, a Dallas County official said. The woman was in her 30s and…
Continue Reading Houston police officer killed in apartment complex shooting
HOUSTON, Texas — A Texas police officer was shot and killed and another was injured Tuesday at an apartment complex, authorities said. Sgt.…
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Texas Gov. Abbott rated best governor in nation by conservative economists
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been named “Best Governor In The Nation” in a new study conducted by Laffer Associates, a consulting…
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Cowboys get blown out by the Cardinals on MNF, 38-10
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kyler Murray accounted for three touchdowns in his first game back home as a pro, Ezekiel Elliott set up the first two Arizona…
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El Paso among top 10 counties in Texas for 2020 Census response
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Commissioners were given some good news on Monday when they heard from the El Paso Census Action Team about the…
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U.S. & Mexico border-crossing limits now extended through Nov. 21
WASHINGTON, DC — Travel restrictions on the United States’ shared borders with Mexico and Canada have been extended through Nov. 21 due to…
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This 14-year-old Texas girl won a $25K prize for a discovery that could lead to a cure for Covid-19
FRISCO, Texas — As scientists around the world race to find a treatment for the coronavirus, a young girl among them stands out. Anika…
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Dodgers win NLCS, advance to face Rays in World Series to be played in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 Sunday night in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. The…
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