El Paso’s DÃa de los Niños, DÃa de los Libros event returns
EL PASO, Texas – After two years of being held virtually, the popular DÃa de los Niños, DÃa de los Libros literacy festival will return. The event…
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AP sources: Asylum limits at border expected to end May 23
By COLLEEN LONG, JASON DEAREN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is expected to end the asylum limits at…
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Bruce Willis stepping away from career due to health condition
In an Instagram post, Rumer Willis says her father is stepping away from his career due to aphasia, a medical condition that is impacting his…
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Visiting judge grants motion to remove El Paso District Judge from murder re-trial
EL PASO, Texas – A visiting judge has granted the State’s motion to remove Judge Marcos Lizarraga from the Moises Galvan murder re-trial. In…
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Family of former US Marine detained in Russia says he is staging his second hunger strike
CNN By Devan Cole and Donald Judd, CNN Trevor Reed, a US citizen detained in Russia, has begun staging a second hunger strike in protest of his…
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Second booster might not be for everyone, El Paso emergency room doctor says
EL PASO, Texas — A second booster shot is now available for people 50 and older, but one local doctor believes it might be a little premature for…
Continue Reading Qualifying El Pasoans encouraged to get second booster dose
EL PASO, Texas – On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for people 50 and older and those who are…
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El Paso woman pleads guilty to stealing money from a union
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman pleaded guilty to stealing money from a union. Court documents state Dorothy Ferguson, 58, took out 29…
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Demolition begins at Las Cruces school shut down due to mold
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Demolition began Tuesday at Columbia Elementary in Las Cruces. The school on Elks drive is being leveled to make way for a…
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Roof flies off home, hits electric pole, causing small fire
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Fire crews are responding to a small fire in central El Paso. Officials say high winds sent part of a roof flying into an…
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TXDOT urges Transmountain users to seek alternate route
The winds are extremely strong on Transmountain and we have rock debris on top of the submit pass. Seek alternate route if possible and drive safely.…
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High winds close road between Deming and Columbus
DONA ANA County, New Mexico – New Mexico Department of Transportation reports the closure of NM 11 between Deming and Columbus due to the high winds.…
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El Paso areas expecting danger caused by high winds
EL PASO, Texas– A big nearby storm has created strong winds that will affect travel conditions in the east and northeast portions of El Paso. Winds…
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Free bus rides for El Paso County start April 1
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners voted Monday unanimously to approve “Free Rides” through the El Paso County Transit System. The free…
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Washington Post and CBS News: White House records of January 6 show more than seven-hour gap in Trump’s calls
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Official White House records from January 6, 2021, show a gap of more than seven hours in phone calls placed to or…
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Gov. Abbott, TEA announce funding adjustment to sustain in-person learning
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency announced changes to certain attendance reporting periods for school systems in…
Continue Reading MIT will once again require applicants to take the SAT or ACT, bucking anti-test movement
By Eric Levenson, CNN The Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced it will once again require applicants to take the SAT or ACT, reversing a…
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US opens second COVID boosters to 50 and up, others at risk
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press Americans age 50 and older can get a second COVID-19 booster if it’s been at least four…
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El Paso hospitals actively recruiting to attract more healthcare workers, other staff
EL PASO, Texas — As the number of Covid-19 patients continue to decrease, hospitals across the Borderland are looking to address staffing shortages…
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City of Las Cruces, businesses prepared for marijuana legalization Friday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Beginning Friday, April 1, people who are older than 21 will be able to legally buy recreational marijuana in the state of…
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Local Comedy Club Owner Believes Smith’s Slap Could Trigger Copycats
EL PASO, Texas-Sunday night’s academy awards made history for many reasons, but one the academy would like to put behind them. It was the slap heard…
Continue Reading Council votes unanimously to reject settlement in lawsuit filed by former lawmaker Joe Pickett
EL PASO, Texas – After the El Paso city council discussed behind closed door a lawsuit filed by former State Representative Joe Pickett, city…
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American Idol contestant Danielle Finn has strong El Paso ties
EL PASO, Texas- As this year’s American Idol competition continues one competitor will be getting many of her votes from the Borderland. Danielle…
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Greg Heiar introduced as the new head coach of the NM State’s men’s basketball program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia introduces 22-year coaching veteran Greg Heiar as the new head coach of NM…
Continue Reading Here’s who’s flying on Thursday’s Blue Origin space launch
By Catherine Thorbecke and Jackie Wattles, CNN Pete Davidson was initially slated to be the next headline-grabbing name to take flight aboard the…
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Ascarate Park is accepting reservations for the picnic shelters for Easter weekend
EL PASO, Texas – Borderland families wanting to celebrate the Easter weekend at Ascarate Park are being urged to make their reservations early to…
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Firefighters save puppy from burning home in central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Fire Department crews responded to 3008 Louisville Avenue in Central El Paso just after 12:16 p.m. Fire crews were able to…
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Tesla seeks 2nd stock split in less than 2 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Tesla are up sharply after the electric car maker announced its second stock split in less than two years. The company…
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City council hears update on Safe and Secure City Cross-Functional Team
EL PASO, Texas – City Council today received an update on the research and study of best practices for the composition and scope of the El Paso…
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Mesilla educator accused of inappropriately touching special needs student
MESILLA, New Mexico – Authorities arrested an educational assistant at Zia Middle School who they accuse of inappropriately touching a special needs…
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