El Paso Fire Department hosting 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The El Paso Fire Department is hosting a ceremony today to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks. They will also recognize the sacrifices of…
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On eve of 9/11 anniversary, Doña Ana County readies for emergencies
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial that an officer’s tools function properly. “The anniversary of 9/11 reminds us that emergency…
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Police chase ends in car crash that knocks out power in Fabens area; 6 men in custody
A car being chased by multiple police agencies, including U.S. Border Patrol, crashed Tuesday afternoon into a power pole, disrupting electrical…
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3 Texas teens hospitalized for vape-related lung illnesses as national death toll grows to 5
Houston health officials say three teenagers have been hospitalized with serious lung illnesses following electronic cigarette use and vaping. The…
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13-year-old El Paso boy raising money for mass shooting victims through artwork
A 13-year-old El Paso boy is raising money for the victims of the Aug. 3 mass shooting through his own artwork. Erik P. has already painted more than…
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Ousted Hernandez files to run in special election to win back her El Paso City Council seat
Ousted El Paso City Council District 3 Rep. Cassandra Hernandez officially filed papers Tuesday to run in the November special election to fill her…
Continue Reading Medical examiner identifies man as ‘suspicious death’ victim found along Transmountain Road
The medical examiner on Tuesday completed the autopsy of a body discovered along Transmountain Road in El Paso and positively identified the victim,…
Continue Reading Apple announces iPhone 11, takes on Netflix & Hulu with low streaming price
Apple CEO Tim Cook made what he called “some truly big announcements” Tuesday at the tech company’s annual September event at the…
Continue Reading Odessa-Midland mass shooting highlights dangers of guns sold without background checks
The recent mass shooting in the Odessa-Midland area is shining new light on an old problem: In some states, a person barred from owning a gun under…
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UTEP basketball season tickets now on sale
Miner fans can now get their hands on season tickets for the upcoming 2019-2020 UTEP men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The tickets…
Continue Reading Abortion clinic closures leave big gap, El Paso is home to only clinics in west Texas
After seven states passed sweeping abortion bans this year, speculation soon arose about the potentially onerous travel burdens the laws could…
Continue Reading Few bars have applied for El Paso noise permit, so outdoor music must stop at 10 p.m.
A new noise ordinance that allows businesses near residential neighborhoods to play music only until midnight went into effect two weeks ago, and the…
Continue Reading New ‘Day of the Dead Barbie’ celebrating Dia de los Muertos to be released
There’s about to be a new Barbie doll on the shelves, with flowers on her dress and a skull painted on her face. It’s the Dia de los…
Continue Reading New Texas law could save college transfer students money and time
A new Texas state law that took effect this month wants to help some college students save time and money. Senate Bill 25 was signed into law by Gov.…
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Trump fires national security adviser John Bolton, says they ‘strongly disagreed’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had significant disagreements on Iran,…
Continue Reading TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-10 West and Raynolds
There is a crash on I-10 West and Raynolds blocking the right lane and right shoulder. There is a major delay in the area. Drivers need to take…
Continue Reading TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-10 West and Airway
There are reports of a roll-over crash on I-10 West and Airway. The crash is creating a major delay. Drivers need to take Gateway West or Montana to…
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El Paso County Commissioners adopt budget which includes pay raises for themselves
UPDATE: The county’s budget includes an 8.5 percent property tax increase. For the typical homeowner with a house valued at about $129,000,…
Continue Reading ‘I love him, I miss him’: Community says final farewell to Eastwood football star Eddie Cruz
Hundreds gathered at the Crestview Funeral Home in east El Paso on Monday to say their final farewell to Eddie Cruz, the former Eastwood football…
Continue Reading Trump recognizes heroism of civilians, first responders in El Paso & Dayton mass shootings
President Donald Trump is recognizing the heroism of civilians and public safety officers in last month’s deadly shootings in El Paso and…
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‘Suspicious death’: Body found along northeast side of El Paso’s Transmountain Road
Police were investigating what they called a “suspicious death” following the discovery of a body Monday afternoon on the northeast side…
Continue Reading Car flips over on I-10 westbound near UTEP during evening rush-hour
Interstate 10 westbound in El Paso was blocked near the Executive Center exit after a rollover accident during Wednesday evening’s rush hour…
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Doña Ana County detention officer, 6 inmates face federal drug smuggling charges
According to federal authorities, a former Doña Ana County detention officer is accused of engaging in drug smuggling with six inmates. Joe…
Continue Reading Police arrest New Mexico body shop owner accused of shooting stray cat in the face
The man accused of shooting a stray cat in the face has been arrested. According to court documents obtained by KOAT , Sean Stanford is facing…
Continue Reading ‘Possible suspect’ arrested in connection with missing New Mexico 5-year-old in Amber Alert
A man was in custody in connection with an Amber Alert issued for a 5-year-old northern New Mexico girl, authorities said Monday afternoon. Renezme…
Continue Reading ‘Urgent concern’: Amber Alert issued for missing 5-year-old New Mexico girl
(Editor’s note: A ‘possible suspect’ has now been arrested, but the girl remains missing. Click here for those details.) An Amber…
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Texas attorney general leads 50 states & territories in antitrust probe of Google
Fifty U.S. states and territories, led by Texas, announced an investigation into Google’s “potential monopolistic behavior.” The…
Continue Reading CBP chief says number of border crossers & families with kids falls again
The Trump administration says it saw a 30% drop in the number of people apprehended at the southern U.S. border from July to August, amid summer heat…
Continue Reading $20M in border wall funding being diverted from money allocated for Fort Bliss projects
The U.S. Department of Defense is diverting an estimated $3.6 billion in military construction funds to help build President Donald Trump’s…
Continue Reading Judge restores nationwide injunction on Trump plan to block asylum-seekers
A federal judge in California on Monday again blocked the Trump administration from turning away asylum seekers who pass through another country on…
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