Pedestrian struck, seriously injured in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A pedestrian was struck by a car and seriously injured in far east El Paso early Sunday morning. It happened near the intersection…
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ABC News poll: 68% oppose any Trump self-pardon, Biden wins approval for transition
WASHINGTON, DC — Ahead of his inauguration, Americans by more than a 40-point margin approve of the way Joe Biden has handled the…
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3 new El Paso virus deaths as pandemic fatality toll reaches 1,582
EL PASO, Texas — Health officials on Sunday morning reported three more coronavirus deaths, raising El Paso County’s pandemic’s death toll to 1,582.…
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Still no winners: Powerball jackpot increases to $730M; Mega Millions jumps to $850M
DES MOINES, Iowa — Lottery players have another chance to win big next week since there were no winners of the top prize for both the Powerball and…
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Up to 8,000 U.S.-bound migrants enter Guatemala from Honduras
CHIQUIMULA, Guatemala — An estimated 7,000 to 8,000 U.S.-bound migrants have entered Guatemala from Honduras this weekend, a spokesman for…
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Crash in far east El Paso kills motorcyclist
EL PASO, Texas — A deadly motorcycle crash occurred in far east El Paso Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of Ralph…
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Doña Ana County sees triple-digit number of new virus cases, southern New Mexico has 5 more deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 1,092 additional known Covid-19 cases and 36 additional deaths, increasing the…
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Police arrest man in D.C. who had fake inaugural credentials, loaded gun & over 500 rounds of ammo
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Capitol Police arrested a Virginia man as he attempted to pass through a police checkpoint in downtown D.C. with fake…
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Aaron Jones punches in a TD as Packers defeat Rams 32-18 to head to NFC Championship game
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Former UTEP and Burges High School standout running back Aaron Jones of El Paso helped Green Bay back to NFC title game on…
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El Paso Electric to resume disconnections, but says it will work with 40,000 customers who owe
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric will resume its standard billing, payment and collection practices in the coming weeks, but says it will work…
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FBI releases photos of suspect who crushed Capitol officer in doorway
WASHINGTON, DC — The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and FBI Washington Field Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 15 new virus deaths, 543 added cases
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials announced 15 new deaths and 543 additional cases stemming from Covid-19 on Saturday morning. The latest…
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National Rifle Association files for bankruptcy, plans to restructure as a Texas non-profit group
AUSTIN, Texas — The National Rifle Association announced that it intends to restructure as a nonprofit based in Texas and has filed for Chapter 11…
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Biden unveils plan for getting 100 million virus vaccines using Defense Production Act
WILMINGTON, Delaware — Getting 100 million shots in Americans’ arms in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan,…
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UMC gets 5,000 new virus vaccine doses; registration for new coliseum mega-site filled in 12 minutes
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center said Friday it had just received 5,000 new doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine that it planned to…
Continue Reading Federal prosecutors say Capitol rioters intended to ‘capture and assassinate’ elected officials
WASHINGTON, DC — Federal prosecutors offered the most chilling description yet of rioters who seized the Capitol last week, writing in a new…
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ABC News poll: Majority favors barring Trump from office, find him partially to blame for Capitol attack
NEW YORK, NY — Nine in 10 Americans oppose the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, seven in 10 say Donald Trump bears at least some responsibility…
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15 new virus deaths reported in El Paso as hospitalizations rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 15 new coronavirus-related deaths and 390 new cases Friday morning. All 15…
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Loophole being used by some El Pasoans to get vaccinated despite not qualifying
EL PASO, Texas — The requirements for being in group 1B of the vaccination process is to be 65 years or older, or to have a chronic medical issue.…
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Biden unveils $1.9 trillion virus plan to speed vaccine rollout, steady economy, reopen schools
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to speed vaccines, revive the economy and reopen…
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Fort Bliss soldier arraigned in court-martial for alleged sexual assault of fellow soldier found dead on post
(Editor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect that the accused soldier is charged in three sexual assaults, only one of which is alleged to…
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‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader who was at Capitol riot says he’ll go back for inauguration – with his guns
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — Otero County Commissioner and ‘Cowboys for Trump’ co-founder Couy Griffin was among those assembled on the steps to the…
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El Paso officials discuss virus vaccination success so far as health dept. receives 5,000 more doses
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced Thursday it had received 5,000 additional Covid-19 vaccines after exhausting its…
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YISD teachers, staff told to return to schools on Jan. 19 to prepare for in-person classes
EL PASO, Texas — The Ysleta Independent School District announced Thursday that teachers and staff will report back to school campuses as of Jan. 19…
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‘Kill him with his own gun’: Police describe facing the Capitol mob
WASHINGTON, DC — As DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone lay on the ground at the U.S. Capitol building, stunned and injured, he knew…
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10 more southern New Mexico virus deaths as governor touts vaccines, but warns cases still high
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials on Thursday applauded the success of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout, saying…
Continue Reading Biden puts $2,000 virus stimulus payments back in play: Here’s a look at what you might get
WILMINGTON, Delaware — A $2,000 stimulus check will be at the heart of a $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan that President-elect Joe Biden is set…
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New Mexico governor declares emergency to deploy National Guard to protect state Capitol
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a “State of Emergency” on Thursday due to the “threat of riots and insurrection” as…
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Trump’s family separation policy at border blasted in watchdog report
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Justice Department leaders under President Donald Trump knew their 2018 “zero tolerance” border policy would result…
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Man carrying Confederate flag inside the U.S. Capitol during riot arrested
WASHINGTON, DC — The FBI has arrested Kevin Seefried, seen carrying a Confederate flag inside Capitol Hill, according to a federal criminal…
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