FDA committee votes to recommend emergency authorization of Pfizer virus vaccine
UPDATE: A U.S. government advisory panel on Thursday decided to endorse large-scale use of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to help conquer the outbreak…
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El Paso officials consider another curfew for the holidays after deadliest day of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — During a briefing Thursday on El Paso’s Covid-19 situation, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said he was “assessing the possibility…
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New Mexico governor outlines vaccine plans, limits some surgeries amid ‘dramatic’ hospitalizations
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday called New Mexico’s Covid-19 hospitalization numbers “very frightening” as she and…
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Texas cancels A to F grades for schools, but keeps STAAR tests
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas public school students will still take the STAAR test this spring, but the state will not rate schools and districts based on…
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Motorcyclist dies after colliding with SUV in downtown El Paso
UPDATE: Police said Thursday that a motorcyclist has died at a local hospital after being gravely injured in a downtown El Paso traffic crash the…
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El Paso hospitals to receive nearly 7,000 vaccine doses in state of Texas’ initial distribution plan
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso hospitals are expected to receive nearly 7,000 Covid-19 vaccines during the first distribution later this month, according…
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El Paso County official warns of ‘eviction tsunami’ after moratorium
EL PASO, Texas — Since the start of the pandemic, tens of thousands of people have lost their job in the Borderland community. For many, that loss…
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UMC prepares ultra-cold freezers to hold virus vaccine shipments
EL PASO, Texas — The freezers are in place to hold Covid-19 vaccines at University Medical Center. Now, they just need their share of the vaccine,…
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Andress to forfeit playoff game vs. Canutillo after Covid-19 exposure
EL PASO, Texas – Andress High School’s football team finished the 2020 regular season a perfect 5-0, but their season will come to an end prematurely…
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Federal marshals in standoff with wanted fugitive in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Marshals along with El Paso police and Texas state troopers were locked in an apparent standoff Wednesday night in an east El…
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Virus zapping robot gets trial use by El Paso County, judge may buy it for $150K
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego has endorsed the purchase of a $150,000 germ killing robot as a means to help keep…
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Christmas tree sales soar as people look to decorate for holiday cheer
EL PASO, Texas — Christmas tree sellers say the coronavirus pandemic is driving heavy traffic by shoppers this year and some lots are running out…
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SpaceX Mars rocket prototype explodes in Texas, but it was still a success
BOCA CHICA, Texas — A giant experimental rocket built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully soared eight miles above the company’s…
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‘Diamond in the rough’: Las Cruces man goes from sleeping in ditch to becoming appliance repairman
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A “diamond in the rough,” that’s how some are describing a Las Cruces man with no formal education who went from sleeping…
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Las Cruces homeless shelter sees 50% decrease in residents during pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Gospel Rescue Mission of Las Cruces says the number of people staying at their shelter has dropped between 50 to 55%…
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UTEP Football Coach Dana Dimel looks to even record at North Texas
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time in almost a month, UTEP is planning on a football game. And though the Miners will technically “host” North…
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Dry ice to play key role as virus vaccines arrive in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — The coronavirus vaccine is making its way to El Paso. Once the shots get here, they need to be stored in in a very cold environment…
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Foul trouble comes back to hurt UTEP in 73-61 loss to St. Mary’s
MORAGA, California — Bryson Williams’ status as the UTEP Miners’ go-to scorer was validated Tuesday night. Unfortunately for UTEP, it was evident…
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Las Cruces domestic violence shelter overwhelmed, only has 6 to 9 months of funding left
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With thousands of New Mexicans confined to their homes during the pandemic, domestic violence experts worry there is abuse…
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National Guard unit sees at least 70 virus cases after returning to Fort Bliss from deployment
EL PASO, Texas – At least 70 members of an Oregon National Guard unit have tested positive for Covid-19 since returning to Fort Bliss from a…
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Army disciplines 14 at Fort Hood for leadership failures that led to violence, including Guillen’s death
FORT HOOD, Texas — Army leaders are firing or suspending 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas, and ordering policy changes to…
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Doña Ana County Commissioners vote to give themselves 15% pay raises on staggered basis
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve a 15% pay raise for their positions, which amounts…
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El Paso’s Upper Valley monolith abruptly removed by group of people who drive away with it
EL PASO, Texas — The latest mysterious metal monolith across America appeared Monday night in El Paso’s Upper Valley, but it didn’t last long.…
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Biden vows 100 million vaccine shots in first 100 days as he introduces his virus team
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden is promising to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to 100 million people during the first three…
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Trump vaccine executive order at summit raises questions after Pfizer offer declined
WASHINGTON, DC — The chief scientific adviser for the Trump administration’s coronavirus vaccine program said he did not know anything about an…
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Britain gives out 1st doses of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in landmark pandemic moment
LONDON, England — U.K. health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday,…
Continue Reading Another mysterious monolith appears – in El Paso’s Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas — The latest mysterious metal monolith to appear across America is here in the Sun City. It was found Monday night in El Paso’s…
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Chuck Yeager, legendary test pilot who broke sound barrier, dies at 97
LOS ANGELES, California — Chuck Yeager, the groundbreaking test pilot with “the right stuff” who first broke the sound barrier, has died at age 97,…
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UTEP expert warns pandemic can exacerbate seasonal and holiday depression
EL PASO, Texas– For many of us the holiday season is the time of year when we reconnect with friends and loved ones. Hugs and embraces have now been…
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After Trump officials turned down Pfizer offer, U.S. may not get more vaccine doses until June
WASHINGTON, DC — The Trump administration declined additional doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine late this past summer when the pharmaceutical…
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