El Paso ISD elementary students get iPads for distance learning classes starting Monday
EL PASO, Texas — Elementary school students within the El Paso Independent School district who don’t have a reliable computer at home started…
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Upgraded magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes west Texas – including El Paso area
EL PASO, Texas — An upgraded magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook the Big Bend area of western Texas on Thursday morning, and was also widely felt…
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El Paso virus cases grow to 25 with 4 new positive tests, including another UTEP employee
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County grew to 25 on Thursday afternoon, as health officials reported four new…
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Gov. Abbott orders quarantine for NY & New Orleans travelers, as virus kills 18 & hospitalizes 100 in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has imposed quarantines on travelers from the New York City area, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak…
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Juarez death possibly linked to virus being investigated by Mexican health leaders
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Officials in Mexico said Thursday they were looking into a Juarez death that may be linked to the coronavirus. Dr. Arturo…
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Driver killed after crashing City of El Paso truck along Border Highway
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A driver was killed Thursday morning after he crashed a City of El Paso Streets and Maintenance Department truck into a…
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A flight attendant dies, and colleagues are ‘very much on edge’
Flight attendants are mourning the death of a beloved colleague this week as they keep working in conditions that they say feel increasingly…
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Riverside High football player has own graduation ceremony in living room due to virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Monica Escobedo held a graduation ceremony for her son Aaron Adams in the living room of their home. Adams is a senior at Riverside…
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El Salvador: Asamblea autoriza a Bukele contratación de préstamo de US$ 2.000 millones para emergencia de coronavirus
(CNN Español) – Por unanimidad, la Asamblea Legislativa de El Salvador autorizó al gobierno del presidente Nayib Bukele la contratación de un…
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UFC light heavyweight champ Jones arrested, accused of DWI
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones has been arrested on suspicion of DWI and other offenses after…
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El Paso disinfectant distributor warns virus panic shopping must stop – or shortages will continue
EL PASO, Texas — Many are stocking up on essentials like food, toilet paper and sanitizing wipes. “Sold Out” signs and labels are an…
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Chinese startups were already struggling to raise money. The coronavirus may be the last straw
China’s startups had a rough time last year because of an economic slowdown and giant flops that scared away investors. Now they’re…
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US Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky says postponing Olympics was ‘certainly the right call’
For superstar US swimmer Katie Ledecky, a five-time Olympic gold medalist who has 15 world championship titles and has broken 14 world records, the…
Continue Reading Gobierno de Trump acusa a Maduro de narcoterrorismo y ofrece US$ 15 millones por información que lleve a su captura
(CNN) — Estados Unidos acusó al cuestionado presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, y varios de sus funcionarios clave de narcoterrorismo y…
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Michigan governor to Trump: ‘You said you stand with Michigan — prove it’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer challenged President Donald Trump Thursday night to “prove” he stands with the state after the President…
Continue Reading Cases explode in Michigan but states outside the hotspots can’t get supplies
The number of coronavirus cases in Michigan has skyrocketed to nearly 3,000 from less than 350 a week ago, but the state is still struggling to…
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Michelle Obama describes her family’s daily routine during their coronavirus self-quarantine
Netflix, conference calls and online college classes are part of the Obama family’s day-to-day life during their coronavirus self-quarantine,…
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Michelle Obama describes her family’s daily routine during their coronavirus self-quarantine
Netflix, conference calls and online college classes are part of the Obama family’s day-to-day life during their coronavirus self-quarantine,…
Continue Reading The history behind Trump and Cuomo’s hot and cold relationship
Donald Trump, the President from Queens running the country, is keeping a close eye on Andrew Cuomo, the governor from Queens running his home state.…
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NMSU plans to host virtual May commencement due to virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Due to coronavirus concerns, New Mexico State University moved classes and operations online. Now, the university is…
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Canutillo ISD extends school closure indefinitely due to stay-at-home virus order
CANTILLO, Texas — The Canutillo Independent School District became at least the second school system in El Paso County to extend the closure of its…
Continue Reading Las solicitudes de beneficio por desempleo se dispararon a 3,3 millones la semana pasada, el número más alto en la historia
(CNN Business) — Un número récord de estadounidenses solicitaron su primera semana de beneficios de desempleo la semana pasada, al tiempo que…
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Unemployment spikes and Congress moves ahead on $2 trillion in aid
The Senate’s historic $2 trillion stimulus package is set for debate on the House floor Friday. The chamber will convene at 9 a.m. to consider…
Continue Reading Pelosi promises ‘strong bipartisan vote’ for $2 trillion stimulus in the House
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday predicted that the House will overwhelmingly approve the $2 trillion stimulus package with a “strong…
Continue Reading Texas governor mandates self-quarantine for travelers from New York tri-state area and New Orleans
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he is mandating a 14-day self-quarantine for anyone traveling to his state from New York, New Jersey,…
Continue Reading 6 respuestas clave sobre el plan de estímulo del Congreso para enfrentar la crisis de coronavirus
(CNN) — El Congreso de Estados Unidos se prepara para votar sobre el mayor paquete de ayuda de emergencia en la historia del país, con el que se…
Continue Reading Delincuentes en México aprovechan emergencia sanitaria para robar
(CNN Español) — La crisis sanitaria en México está teniendo sus repercusiones más allá del aumento de los contagios y las muertes por la…
Continue Reading Peyton Manning crashes an online class at the University of Tennessee
You never know who might show up to class. On Thursday, University of Tennessee professor John Haas was in the midst of giving instructions to his…
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