As El Paso surges, Texas now ranks tops in nation in total virus cases
EL PASO, TEXAS — Texas has surpassed California in recording the highest number of positive coronavirus tests in the U.S. so far, according to…
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Federal judge rejects GOP attempt to invalidate nearly 127,000 drive-thru votes in Dem-leaning Houston
HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas rejected a GOP-led challenge Monday seeking to invalidate nearly 127,000 drive-thru ballots cast in…
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El Pasoan studying at SMU is shot, killed in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas – An El Paso man was shot and killed in Dallas over the weekend, according to police. Dallas homicide detectives are investigating…
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Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for 1st place in NFC east
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes to overcome four turnovers, Rodney McLeod returned a fumble 53 yards for…
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FBI investigating alleged harassment of Biden campaign bus in Texas by Trump supporters
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The FBI is investigating the alleged harassment of a Joe Biden campaign bus by motorists displaying Trump 2020 flags, an…
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Biden campaign cancels Texas event after Trump supporters surround bus on interstate
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — President Donald Trump on Saturday night appeared to embrace the actions of supporters in Texas who surrounded a Joe Biden…
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Federal judge sets hearing Monday on challenge to ballots from drive-thru voting in Texas’ largest county
HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge set a hearing for Monday morning to hear a challenge to drive-thru voting in Harris County, Texas, the largest…
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It’s time to fall back: Time change occurs this weekend
EL PASO, Texas — It’s time for a change for most of the United States, including here in the Borderland. The clock is running out once…
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El Paso County, state of Texas set early voting turnout records
EL PASO, Texas — Early voting came to a close on Friday and El Pasoans and Texans came out in droves. More than 9 million Texans — 53% of…
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Dem VP candidate Kamala Harris joined by Beto O’Rourke at Texas campaign rallies
McALLEN, Texas — Texas’ surprising status as a battleground came into clearer focus on Friday as Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala…
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Texas AG joins lawsuit against El Paso county judge, who says only court can invalidate his order
El PASO, Texas — The Texas Attorney General’s Office joined a lawsuit filed Friday against El Paso County over Judge Ricardo Samaniego’s business…
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Texas AG threatens legal action over El Paso County shutdown after mayor questions judge’s order
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tweeted Thursday night that his office was “quickly exploring” all legal options after El Paso…
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Trump officials in Texas tout progress on 400 miles of border wall before election
HOUSTON, Texas — Top Trump administration officials visited Texas five days before Election Day to announce they have nearly completed 400 miles of…
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LIVE updates: At least 3 dead after Hurricane Zeta hammers Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — At least three people have died as Hurricane Zeta pounded New Orleans and much of the Gulf Coast with heavy rains and…
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Texas landowners facing coronavirus pandemic and land seizures for border wall
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — Within the last six months, as the coronavirus pandemic gripped the U.S., the Trump administration filed 75 lawsuits…
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‘Seinfeld’ cast members reunite to raise money for Texas Dems as part of stars coming together across the nation
AUSTIN, Texas —Stars from several fondly remembered television shows and movies have come together in recent weeks to not only offer…
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Outlaw Texas country artist Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81
WACO, Texas — Outlaw country singer songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, who wrote songs like “Honky Tonk Heroes,” “I Been to Georgia on a Fast…
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Federal judge says Texas voters must wear masks while voting despite Gov. Abbott’s exemption
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Texas voters are now required to wear face masks when casting ballots during the pandemic, a federal district judge has ruled,…
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Vanessa Guillen’s sister says ‘we still don’t know the truth’ about her death
HOUSTON, Texas — Months after the remains of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen were found in Texas, her family says there are still many things they…
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UTEP football game postponed after North Texas expressed concern about Covid surge in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s home football game against North Texas on Saturday has been postponed. UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter confirmed to…
Continue Reading Texas Supreme Court sides with governor on rule requiring just 1 ballot drop box per county
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to limit mail-in ballot drop box…
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El Paso’s Jones out for game due to calf injury, but Packers still top Texans 35-20
HOUSTON, Texas — Green Bay Packers starting running back Aaron Jones had a calf injury that kept him out of Sunday’s game at the Houston Texans.…
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Washington’s defense leads 25-3 blowout of Cowboys
LANDOVER, Maryland — Washington’s defense finally clamped down on a struggling opponent, piling up six sacks, an interception and a forced fumble…
Continue Reading Matthew McConaughey has some lessons on fatherhood
Texas native Matthew McConaughey had a great role model in his dad. In an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper airing Friday, the actor spoke…
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University of Texas band won’t play its alma mater because it was once performed at minstrel shows
AUSTIN, Texas — Members of the University of Texas Longhorn band are refusing to play the university’s alma mater because of the…
Continue Reading Texas has most active virus cases – 84,000 – since summer peak
AUSTIN, Texas — The second coronavirus wave in Texas continues with more active cases than at any time since the summertime peak, according to…
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El Paso woman among 3 dead, including 9-month-old infant, as multiple vehicles collide near Odessa
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Three people, including an El Paso woman, were killed in a four-vehicle crash in the Odessa area on Wednesday. State troopers…
Continue Reading Like El Paso, Texas now sees virus hospitalization rates soaring
AUSTIN, TEXAS — New cases of the coronavirus continue to soar in Texas, state health officials said Tuesday, as the number of people in…
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Fort Hood says Vanessa Guillen died ‘in the line of duty’ and affords family benefits
FORT HOOD, Texas — The death of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen occurred “in the line of duty,” Fort Hood officials announced Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Texas woman who died on plane along New Mexico runway in July had Covid-19
DALLAS, Texas — A Dallas-area woman died due to Covid-19 while on a flight in July, a Dallas County official said. The woman was in her 30s and…
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