Mugshot released of El Paso officer charged in shooting of assault suspect
UPDATE, March 15: Police released the mugshot Monday of an El Paso officer charged in a shooting that wounded an assault suspect outside a downtown…
Continue ReadingTop Stories
Wind damage to screens halts drive-in movies at El Paso County Coliseum
UPDATE, March 15: Due to damage from a weekend windstorm, the El Paso County Coliseum said it was postponing the “Under the Stars” Drive-In…
Continue Reading
Rare seabird stranded in El Paso during winter storm is returned home to Florida
UPDATE, March 15: About a month after it was found stranded in El Paso due to a winter storm, a wayward rare seabird has been flown back to her home…
Continue Reading
Biden kicks off effort to promote Covid relief plan
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden kicked off the White House’s effort to highlight the benefits of his huge Covid relief plan Monday,…
Continue Reading
Driver runs over 9 people, kills 3 in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, California — San Diego authorities said a driver plowed through a crowd on a sidewalk in downtown San Diego on Monday morning,…
Continue Reading
2 charged in assault of U.S. Capitol officer who died after Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. officials have arrested and charged two men with assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with bear spray during…
Continue Reading Abbott unveils voting integrity legislation despite low instances of Texas fraud
HOUSTON, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in Houston on Monday, buoyed by key Republican ally state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, to address voting…
Continue Reading
2021 Oscar nominations: ‘Mank’ leads with 10 nods
LOS ANGELES, California — The nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning. Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas…
Continue Reading
El Paso reports 8 virus deaths, 135 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced eight coronavirus-related deaths and 135 new cases Monday morning. The latest deaths…
Continue Reading
El Paso congresswoman says Biden administration didn’t cause migrant influx at border
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar on Sunday pushed back on claims that the Biden administration is responsible…
Continue Reading
Victim critically injured in traffic crash along I-10 east at Paisano
EL PASO, Texas — A person was critically injured late Sunday night in a traffic crash along Interstate 10 eastbound at Paisano Drive. Investigators…
Continue Reading Grammys winners 2021: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift make history
NEW YORK — Beyoncé and Taylor Swift had a historic night at the Grammys, where the top four awards were won by female acts. Swift became the first…
Continue Reading
El Paso’s Aaron Jones to get paid $48M in new 4-year deal to stay with Packers
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — El Paso native and former UTEP standout Aaron Jones has reached an agreement to stay with the Green Bay Packers, ESPN…
Continue Reading
50-year-old motorcyclist killed in far east El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas — A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed this weekend in a far east El Paso traffic crash, sheriff’s deputies said Sunday. Pedro Snell…
Continue Reading
2 new deaths, 155 added virus cases as El Paso ranks 2nd in nation for total pandemic infections
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported two new deaths and 155 additional Covid-19 cases on Sunday. The latest deaths included a man in…
Continue Reading Here’s why your stimulus payment may still be pending
WASHINGTON, DC — Some Americans are seeing their stimulus checks pending in their bank accounts, and they’re complaining about banks…
Continue Reading Daylight Saving Time: Don’t forget to spring forward
It’s that time of year again. This weekend, you’ll sacrifice an hour of sleep in exchange for a few months of extra daylight. Benjamin…
Continue Reading
3 kids hurt, 1 seriously, after being blown off jumping balloon by strong winds in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Three children were rushed to a hospital, one in serious condition, after strong winds threw them from a jumping balloon in…
Continue Reading
Biden administration sending FEMA to border to care for migrant kids arriving in record numbers
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid and support…
Continue Reading Stimulus payments hitting some Americans’ bank accounts
Some Americans are already seeing the latest round of stimulus payments hit their bank accounts, as the first batch of funds is rolled out. The…
Continue Reading
Kids detained at Texas border haven’t been able to shower for days or call parents, lawyers allege
DONNA, Texas — Children detained in an overcrowded government-run tent facility at the U.S.-Mexico border say they haven’t been able to…
Continue Reading
Funeral services held for late LCPS superintendent Karen Trujillo
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Private funeral services for late Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Karen Trujillo were held Saturday. (You can…
Continue Reading
Pandemic, rising gas prices change spring break routine for some in Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — For many in the Borderland, this weekend is the beginning of spring break. Normally a time set aside for some relaxation…
Continue Reading 10 more El Paso virus deaths – youngest victim in her 30s
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials on Saturday morning reported ten more deaths due to Covid-19, bringing the county’s death toll to 2,244.…
Continue Reading
Arrest made after man is repeatedly stabbed, seriously hurt in central El Paso apartment
EL PASO, Texas — A man was stabbed repeatedly and seriously injured Friday afternoon at an apartment in central El Paso and police arrested another…
Continue Reading Senate Leader Schumer says NY Gov. Cuomo should resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand have called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign,…
Continue Reading
ICE asks for agency volunteers to assist at the U.S.-Mexico border amid surge of migrant children
WASHINGTON, DC — Immigration and Customs Enforcement asked for volunteers from the agency to support the federal government’s efforts…
Continue Reading
George Floyd’s family reaches $27 million settlement with city of Minneapolis over his death
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — A $27 million settlement to the family of George Floyd has been unanimously approved by Minneapolis’ City Council. Floyd, a…
Continue Reading
NMSU students frustrated by spring break cancellation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Instead of nine straight days of freedom in March, New Mexico State University will have just a Tuesday off this month.…
Continue Reading Biden rescinds Trump-era immigration rule to alleviate surge of unaccompanied kids
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration announced Friday it is terminating a Trump-era agreement that it said discouraged sponsors of…
Continue Reading