About 15% of El Pasoans are believed to be immune to Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — How much of El Paso County is immune to Covid-19 right now? A rough estimate suggests 15 percent of residents have reached some…
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20% of El Paso’s vaccine doses to be set aside for ‘super seniors’
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso announced Wednesday that it will be dedicating 20% of its weekly vaccination hub allocation to the Borderland’s…
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Suspect in Deming active shooter incident is killed by police
DEMING, New Mexico — A suspect in an active shooter incident in Deming was shot and killed by police during a confrontation midday Wednesday. New…
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El Paso Int’l Airport deploys new explosive-detecting dog teams
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso International Airport on Wednesday received two new canine teams that are trained in the detection of explosives.…
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Albertsons raising funds to help animal shelters in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Throughout the month of February, El Paso and Las Cruces Albertsons grocery stores will be raising funds to help several non-profit…
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New Mexico health leaders say virus cases trend down, vaccines rise; 5 new deaths in southern counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase shared encouraging news during…
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Las Cruces High coach is hopeful there will be a football season
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It’s still unclear what the learning hybrid model will look like for the Las Cruces Public School district. Tuesday night,…
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New connector ramp to Juarez opens at Spaghetti Bowl
EL PASO, Texas – Motorists who commute across the international border to Juarez now have a new direct route. A new connector ramp linking U.S. 54…
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El Paso ‘All Airborne’ 82nd Chapter cited for ‘dusty’ parking lot nuisance; must pay $55k to pave it
EL PASO, Texas — The Benavidez-Patterson “All Airborne” Chapter of the of the 82nd Airborne Division Association has been issued a…
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LCPS board asks administration for plan by Feb. 16 to allow for phased-in return of students
UPDATE: The LCPS board voted Tuesday night to have the administration provide a plan that would allow for more face-to-face instruction following…
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Biden signs immigration orders, creates task force to reunite separated families
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden signed three executive orders Tuesday afternoon that take aim at his predecessor’s hard-line…
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SpaceX Mars rocket prototype explodes on Texas landing, again
BOCA CHICA, Texas — Starship SN9, SpaceX’s early prototype for a rocket the company hopes will carry the first humans to Mars, launched a…
Continue ReadingU.S. Senate confirms 1st Latino and immigrant to lead Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday as President Joe Biden’s homeland security secretary, the first Latino…
Continue Reading2 FBI agents dead, 3 hurt in shootout while serving search warrant in Florida
SUNRISE, Florida — Two FBI agents were fatally shot and three agents were wounded in a shootout as they executed a search warrant on Tuesday…
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Socorro ISD looks to hire new teachers during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The Socorro Independent School District is hosting a virtual job fair later this month to fill spots that have been vacated by…
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Research suggests poor oral health could lead to worse Covid-19 outcomes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Poor oral health could lead to worse outcomes among Covid-19 patients. A study, published in the Journal of the California…
Continue ReadingActor Hal Holbrook, known for Mark Twain portrayal, ‘All the President’s Men,’ dies at 95
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Hal Holbrook, the Emmy and Tony-winning actor known for a long film career and his portrayal of Mark Twain on stage, has…
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Democratic Party demands state, city audits of El Paso’s ‘unacceptable’ vaccination efforts
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Democratic Party chairperson on Monday called for both state and city investigative audits into El Paso’s…
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Investigators recommend no charges for Capitol Police officer accused of killing pro-Trump rioter
WASHINGTON, DC — Investigators have recommended that prosecutors decline to bring charges against a U.S. Capitol Police officer in the shooting…
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City of El Paso makes push to centralize vaccine registration process with UMC
EL PASO, Texas — The state of Texas recognizes two major vaccination hubs in El Paso, with one being the City of El Paso and the other being El Paso…
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CDC order requiring masks on public transit garners support from El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued a new order that takes effect Tuesday requiring passengers and employees on all forms…
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Abbott talks pandemic, police funding and ‘election integrity’ in State of State speech
AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas is on a comeback from a pandemic that has killed more than 36,000 people here —…
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‘Right thing to do’: $900 money order returned to Las Cruces mom who dropped it in Walmart lot
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — When Liz Thomas was shopping at a Las Cruces Walmart on Saturday morning, she had a $900 money order in hand ready to pay…
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Biden, GOP senators agree to more Covid relief talks after ‘productive’ meeting
WASHINGTON, DC — With a group of 10 Republican senators officially offering a counter-proposal to President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 relief bill, the…
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Ahead of LCPS board vote on whether to reopen schools, a 4th educator dies from Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Ahead of a school board vote on whether to reopen classrooms, Las Cruces Public Schools has lost yet another educator. “It…
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New Mexico State to play remaining basketball games at El Paso’s Eastwood High School gym
EL PASO, Texas – Get ready for college basketball in a high school gym. Prohibited from playing home games in their home state, the New Mexico State…
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Walmart shooting witness among 100s deported under Biden; Escobar flagged case for White House
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden’s administration has deported hundreds of immigrants in its early days despite his campaign pledge to stop…
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El Paso VA director looks back on impact of agency as it hits 75th anniversary
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso VA Health Care System is looking back on the work done over the decades to help promote veterans’ health. It is all…
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Texas YWCA calls on state Legislature to enact laws to help working moms
El Paso, TX — Local YWCA chapters across the state are calling on the Texas Legislature to enact legislation that will increase access to quality…
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