13 more El Paso virus deaths, 319 new cases on Christmas Eve
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s health department reported 13 new coronavirus-related deaths and 319 new cases Thursday morning. It brings the…
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Trump pardons 29 more, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and son-in-law’s father
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has issued pardons and sentence commutations for 29 more people, including former campaign chairman Paul…
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El Pasoans over 75 receive Covid-19 vaccine at UMC West Clinic; health dept. says more to come
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center’s West Clinic became the first El Paso facility to administer Covid-19 vaccinations to high-risk members…
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El Paso County Judge’s holiday curfew order now in effect nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego’s Christmastime curfew order aimed at reducing the spread of the coronavirus was set to take…
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Holiday travel surges at El Paso & U.S. airports despite pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay…
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Just 1 new Doña Ana County virus death as New Mexicans can now sign up to receive vaccine
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Wednesday reported that total confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico since the pandemic began have…
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Doña Ana County sheriff’s deputies, police officers are getting vaccine; call it ‘quick and easy’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Christmas came early for law enforcement officers across Doña Ana County. “It was quick and easy,” said Lt. Jason Gleason,…
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Border wall construction presses full steam ahead in final days of Trump administration
At a secluded spot in southeast Arizona, the San Pedro River flows north from Mexico and crosses the United States border, running under a majestic…
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3 in custody after ‘active shooter’ incident at a Tennessee Walmart
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Three people were taken into custody by police after a reported ‘active shooter’ situation at a busy Walmart store full of…
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Arson arrest made after man dies trying to rescue pet from burning central El Paso home
UPDATE, Dec. 23: An El Paso man severely injured attempting to rescue his pet from a burning home has now died, authorities said Wednesday as they…
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Trump vetoes $740B defense bill, sets up override vote by Congress
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defense policy bill, following through on threats to veto a measure that has…
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New Mexico’s governor reveals virus poses no threat to Santa, says he’s immune to Covid-19
SANTA FE, New Mexico — It’s official, at least according to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham: Santa Claus and his reindeer are…
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Outgoing El Paso DA seeks appointment as top federal prosecutor in west Texas
EL PASO, Texas — Jaime Esparza, who is about to step down as El Paso’s district attorney after 28 years, is seeking to be appointed as the top…
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1st new connection opens in I-10 Connect project in central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – The first connection in the I-10 Connect project is now open. The new direct connector ramp linking eastbound Loop 375 to…
Continue Reading 35 new El Paso virus deaths as active cases drop once again
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s health department reported 35 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday morning. The latest deceased include:…
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Trump wants $2,000 stimulus checks, says he won’t sign Congress’ virus economic relief bill
WASHINGTON, DC — In a stunning announcement Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump is now saying that he won’t sign the Covid-19…
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Biden says no immediate rollback to Trump border policies, will take months to fix immigration issues
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden says he won’t immediately roll back President Donald Trump’s actions on immigration despite…
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2 hurt in crash that shut down Loop 375 at Pellicano for couple hours
EL PASO, Texas — Two people were injured in a multi-car crash Tuesday evening that led to the shutdown of Loop 375 South near Pellicano for more…
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Christmas shoppers flock to Cielo Vista Mall despite Covid-19 risks
EL PASO, Texas — Infectious disease experts say shopping inside an enclosed shopping mall can likely serve as a Petri dish of transmission for…
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Police say Las Cruces man killed neighbor to avenge son’s death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police said a 71-year-old man acknowledged killing his son’s neighbor as the victim sat in a vehicle…
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El Paso Catholic Diocese allowing limited in-person masses at churches for Christmas Eve & Day
El Paso, Texas — The Diocese of El Paso announced Tuesday that Catholic churches in El Paso County would be allowed to open for Christmas Eve and…
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Trump issues 15 pardons, some to controversial figures with ties to his administration
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a flurry of pardons and commutations to a slew of controversial figures with ties to his…
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Health leaders say New Mexico on downside of virus surge; Doña Ana County has just 1 new death
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported an additional 1,272 confirmed Covid-19 cases Tuesday, pushing the statewide total since…
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Pfizer nears deal with Trump administration for millions more virus vaccine doses
WASHINGTON, DC — Pfizer is close to announcing a deal with the Trump Administration to supply tens of millions of additional doses of its Covid-19…
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Texas extends rental assistance program designed to avoid evictions until March 15
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court has extended its emergency eviction relief program for tenants behind on rent through at least March 15,…
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Biden addresses Covid-19 relief bill, holiday virus precautions
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday expressed empathy with struggling families and applauded Congress for passing the…
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Gov. Greg Abbott gets virus vaccine to reassure Texans it’s safe & easy
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received the Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday, as newly confirmed cases and hospitalizations continue soaring in the…
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Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis, allege illegal drug dispensing
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its…
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Free at-home Covid-19 tests now available for New Mexico residents
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials said Tuesday they are hoping to boost the number of people getting tested for Covid-19 through…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 19 new virus deaths as hospitalizations dip below 500 for 1st time since October
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported 19 new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The latest victims included: 1 man…
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