Cesar Chavez Elementary in Las Cruces closed as LCPS virus cases reach 16
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — School officials announced the closure of the Cesar Chavez Elementary School building in far east Las Cruces on Thursday…
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El Paso names new health department director in the midst of the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – The interim director of the El Paso Public Health Department will now shed the “interim” from her title. Angela Mora was named…
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Commission says 2nd Trump-Biden debate to be ‘virtual’; Trump says he won’t do it, Biden plans town hall
WASHINGTON, DC — The fate of the final debates between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden was thrown into uncertainty as the…
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FBI says it foils militia group’s plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday announced charges against six members of a militia group in Michigan who were allegedly…
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EPISD reports 3 more on-campus virus cases, 2 at middle schools
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District on Thursday reported three more on-campus and four additional off-campus Covid-19 cases…
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‘Deeply concerned’: El Paso sets record with 523 new virus cases, 4 more deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported a record 523 new cases and four virus deaths Thursday. It brings the death…
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Pence, Harris trade barbs through plexiglass shields during VP debate
Post-debate poll: Harris seen as winnerFact Check: Holding the candidates accountableTalker Moment: Fly lands on Pence’s headTakeaways: 5 key debate…
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Fly lands on Pence’s head during debate, causing internet buzz
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — There was briefly another participant swooping into Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate. For several minutes, a fly…
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Abbott says Texas bars may soon re-open, but El Paso County judge will opt out
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that bars would soon be allowed to re-open in Texas for the first time since June. But only at…
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Water restored to dozens of west El Paso residents after main break flooded streets overnight
EL PASO, Texas — A large water main break on the city’s west side that left dozens of El Paso Water customers without service has been fixed. The…
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Canutillo becomes 5th El Paso County high school to see football disrupted by virus
CANUTILLO, Texas — Canutillo High has become the fifth high school in El Paso County to see its football season disrupted due to Covid-19. Canutillo…
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Woman allegedly kidnapped from Socorro store found after police converge on SUV
UPDATE: Authorities said a Socorro woman suspected of being a kidnap victim was located Wednesday afternoon and investigators are trying to determine…
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El Paso’s Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz under quarantine after fever, positive virus tests
EL PASO, Texas — The bishop of El Paso’s Catholic Diocese is under quarantine at home after reporting a fever in recent days and then testing…
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Armed man shot, killed by Doña Ana sheriff’s deputy after traffic crash is identified
UPDATE: The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office delivered a two-minute briefing on Wednesday morning where they released the identity of an armed man…
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Chaparral High School teacher among Borderland’s latest virus death victims
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — A Chaparral High School special education teacher has died as a result of being infected by Covid-19, his family confirmed…
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White House security head very ill, hospitalized with virus; among 34 infected
WASHINGTON, DC — The head of the White House Security Office, Crede Bailey, is very ill and has been hospitalized with the coronavirus, sources…
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New Mexico sees virus surge: Doña Ana County has 70 of state’s 426 new cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials reported a surge in coronavirus infections on Wednesday, with 426 new cases statewide and…
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Crash involving semi-truck blocks all lanes on Gateway East at Tony Lama
EL PASO, Texas — A crash involving a semi-truck blocked all lanes on Gateway East at Tony Lama during the Wednesday afternoon commute. There was no…
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El Paso man arrested after witness says he sexually assaulted a puppy
EL PASO, Texas — A 24–year-old El Paso man is jailed on a felony charge of bestiality after a witness indicated he engaged in sexual contact with…
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Ex-Minneapolis police officer charged with George Floyd’s murder is freed on $1M bond
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd posted bail on Wednesday and was…
Continue Reading El Paso sets record for active cases; 3 new virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported three new coronavirus-related deaths and 398 new cases Wednesday morning.…
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Eastwood becomes 4th El Paso high school to see football season disrupted due to Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Eastwood has become the fourth high school in the El Paso metro area to see its football season disrupted due to Covid-19. Ysleta…
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Top Trump aide Stephen Miller becomes 24th person with White House ties to contract virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Top White House staffer Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and speechwriter, tested positive for the…
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Pentagon leaders including Joint Chiefs of Staff chair quarantined after virus exposure
WASHINGTON, DC — The Pentagon said Tuesday that top military leaders are under self-quarantine after a senior U.S. Coast Guard official tested…
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Trump stops negotiations on virus stimulus plan causing sudden stock market drop
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Tuesday called an abrupt end to negotiations with Democrats over additional Covid-19 relief, delaying…
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Rock music legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at age 65
LOS ANGELES, California — Singer-songwriter and legendary musician Eddie Van Halen died Tuesday after a long battle with throat cancer, according to…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County has 37 of New Mexico’s 316 added virus cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — On Tuesday, New Mexico state officials reported 316 new Covid-19 cases bringing the total number of cases this year to…
Continue Reading EPISD reports 10 more virus cases among students, staff as it unveils online tracker
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District reported 10 additional coronavirus cases among students and staff on Tuesday as it also…
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Fed chair warns of economic tragedy if U.S. can’t control virus, says stimulus package needed
WASHINGTON, DC — America is on the long road to economic recovery from the pandemic recession, but dark clouds remain on the horizon. The recovery…
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White House doctor says Trump reports ‘no symptoms’ of virus as he continues recovery
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s physician says the president is experiencing “no symptoms” of Covid-19 after returning home from…
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