Judge blocks Gov. Abbott’s order, so El Paso mask mandate is in effect Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas — A judge blocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order forbidding mask mandates late Tuesday night, clearing the way for a new…
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Smugglers have cut through border wall along El Paso sector over 700 times so far
EL PASO, Texas — As breaches to the U.S.-Mexico border wall in the El Paso sector hit 714 so far in the 2021 fiscal year, the U.S. Border Patrol is…
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EPISD board votes for mask rule, will sue Abbott over ban
UPDATE: EPISD’s board, with only one nay, voted 6-1 Tuesday night to impose a mask mandate for all teachers, staff and students in school facilities,…
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SISD board unanimously approves mask rule for schools
UPDATE: SISD’s board voted unanimously Tuesday night to follow the El Paso Health Authority’s mask mandate for schools, which was set to take effect…
Continue ReadingGov. Abbott, staunch mask rule opponent, has ‘breakthrough’ case of Covid-19
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a staunch opponent of mask mandates, is infected with a “breakthrough” case of Covid-19, the governor’s…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico imposes mask mandate; requires vaccinations for some workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday that face masks will once again be required in all public indoor…
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Surgeon general reacts to anti-vaxxer’s claim about natural immunity
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says though people can gain some immunity protection after contracting Covid-19, it’s “not nearly as strong” as…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021: John Birkelbach
EL PASO, Texas – John Birkelbach’s introduction to the shot put happened completely by accident. But it would be the start of a great career that…
Continue ReadingSee the new retro-styled 2023 Nissan Z
Designed as an homage to its iconic 1969 sports car, Nissan reveals a new version of the…
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ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather: Low rain chances and then drying out
Happy Tuesday to you all. We still have moisture in our atmosphere which could allow storms to develop but we are missing out on a vertical motion…
Continue ReadingTexas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is fully vaccinated against the virus, has tested positive for…
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Mask rule protesters show up at LCPS board meeting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With the state of New Mexico on Tuesday reinstating mask requirements for all indoor activities, Las Cruces Public…
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13-year-old El Paso Zoo lioness dies after cancer battle
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Zoo’s 13-year-old African lioness named Kalliope has died after a battle with cancer, zoo leaders announced on…
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Historic rainfall damages gravesites in Anthony
ANTHONY, New Mexico – Intense rainfall left behinds dozens of sunken graves in Anthony. “It’s sad,” said Patsy Padilla, who was grateful to learn…
Continue ReadingBiden’s national security adviser defends chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reacts to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and discusses decisions made by his former boss President…
Continue ReadingVideo shows Afghans clinging to outside of US military plane as it takes off
Video shows people clinging to the fuselage of a US military aircraft as it taxied at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. CNN has reached…
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Sunken, damaged graves at Fort Bliss cemetery after heavy rain
EL PASO, Texas — Over the past week rainfall flooded more than just the streets of El Paso, it also caused damage to grave plots at the Fort Bliss…
Continue ReadingHere’s where veterans can turn to get help with their anguish over Afghanistan
Kristen Rouse, a US Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, describes the messages she and other veterans have received from Afghan interpreters who…
Continue ReadingAn incoherent strategy doomed the 20-year US mission in Afghanistan, watchdog says as US withdraws
CNN’s John Avlon analyzes the finger-pointing among political parties after Afghanistan fell to the…
Continue Reading CNN’s Poppy Harlow announces break from anchoring
“CNN Newsroom” Anchor Poppy Harlow is taking a break from anchoring duties to pursue a Master’s degree in…
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Firefighters rescue man stuck between 2 El Paso buildings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department freed a man who was stuck in between two central El Paso buildings for hours early Tuesday…
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More El Paso kids getting Covid, but too soon to know if school re-openings fuel spread
EL PASO, Texas — It’s still too soon to know how kids going back to the classroom will impact community spread in the Borderland, according to a…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas Raiders will require fans to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination at home games
Facing potentially stiff penalties, SEC players are vaccinating at a much higher rate than others their…
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Top infectious disease doctor doesn’t think El Paso will see major Covid spike
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of El Paso’s top infectious disease experts said he does not believe El Paso hospitals will be overwhelmed with Covid-19…
Continue ReadingAn incoherent strategy doomed the 20-year US mission in Afghanistan, watchdog says as US withdraws
CNN’s Clarissa Ward, reporting live from Kabul, presses Pentagon press secretary John Kirby on whether the US allies still on the ground in…
Continue Reading‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ checks in as ‘The White Lotus’ checks out
Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, and Bobby Cannavale lead the cast of the miniseries from the creators of “Big Little Lies.” David Daniel has a…
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StormTRACK Weather: Increased clouds, plenty of moisture for afternoon showers
Good Morning! Get ready for another humid afternoon with increasing clouds and plenty of moisture for afternoon showers and storms. The next weather…
Continue ReadingFirst-ever water cuts declared for Colorado River in historic drought
A historic 20-year megadrought, fueled by the climate crisis, is reducing the supply of water for some Arizona…
Continue ReadingSome US Capitol rioters stay defiant, even while pleading guilty
As some Republicans downplay or excuse the Capitol riot, some federal judges are taking a firmer stance, calling the riot an attempt to “subvert…
Continue ReadingBiden administration reverts to internal blame-shifting amid Afghanistan chaos
Warning: This video contains disturbing images. Video shows people clinging to the fuselage of a US military aircraft as it taxied at Hamid Karzai…
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