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El Paso Locomotive open season against Rio Grande Valley

The El Paso Locomotive defeated Rio Grande Valley 1-0 in their season opener Saturday at Southwest University Park.
El Paso coronavirus update: City reports 353 new COVID-19 cases, deaths remain at 150

Here is the latest news on coronavirus in El Paso. We'll be updating this story throughout the day. News tip? Email us [email protected]
Man accused of animal cruelty in connection with Happy Paws of El Paso

At home, the pet owner noticed that the dog was unable to move and was crying in pain. The dog started to bleed from its mouth and soon passed away.
Here's how many people voted early in El Paso in Texas' primary runoff election

Early voting in Texas came to a close July 10 after starting June 29. Election Day is July 14.
Downtown's renovated Hotel Paso Del Norte moves closer to opening as it hosts job fair

The 350-room, Marriott-branded hotel was supposed to open in 2018.
Have you seen El Paso's most-wanted fugitives?

Anyone with information on the profiled fugitives may call 915-566-8477. Callers may remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward.
El Paso's most wanted for the week of July 12

If you help find El Paso's most wanted fugitives for the week of May 17, you could get a reward. Call 915-566-8477.
Socorro police officer tells how he ran into burning home to save boy, 2 women from flames

Socorro police Officer Joshua Gonzalez already has made a massive impact on his community after saving a family from a home engulfed in flames.
Sally Beauty Supply burglarized in East El Paso, police seek mini-van

Anyone with any information may call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip online at crimestoppersofelpaso.org.
Texas lawmakers seeking immediate COVID-19-related federal aid for Rio Grande Valley

Cornyn, Cruz join South Texas congressmen seeking more supplies and facilities to fight coronavirus.
Elections in Texas: How many people have voted early in El Paso's primary runoff election?

There are several runoff races in El Paso in the Democratic Primary: District Attorney and El Paso County Commissioner's Court, Precinct 3.
'Dangerous heat' advisory issued for El Paso, Juárez as area faces 105-degrees-plus days

Temperatures will hit 105 degrees or hotter in El Paso and Juárez over the next several days.
A look inside El Paso's Crime of the Week, July 12

Anyone with any information may call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip online at crimestoppersofelpaso.org.
New Mexico closes state parks due to pandemic, will turn away all out-of-state visitors

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has amended an executive order that will close all state parks to out-of-state residents beginning Monday.
Chaparral, NM, woman dies after truck rolls over near Fabens

A Chaparral, New Mexico, woman died near Fabens after crashing into a mesquite bush.
El Paso police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting girl for nearly two years

El Paso police allege the sexual assaults began when the girl was 12 years old.
High-spirited US Senate runoff will decide which Texas Democrat will challenge John Cornyn

The contest between Democrats MJ Hegar and Royce West has heated up heading into the July 14 runoff. The winner will face GOP U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Texas bans elective surgeries in more than 100 counties as hospitalizations keep climbing

Texas bans elective surgeries in more than 100 counties as coronavirus hospitalizations keep climbing
Juarez labor attorney with ties to El Paso faces arrest days after winning release from jail

Mexican labor attorney Susana Prieto Terrazas, who has ties to El Paso, faces new charges tied to worker protests at a Juarez factory
El Paso Border Patrol agent runs over migrant, who is sent back to Mexico after recovery

An El Paso Border Patrol agent runs over a Mexican national "hiding in tall brush," then expels him to Mexico after he was medically cleared.
Man sought in fatal shooting in Central El Paso arrested in Oklahoma

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Oklahoma in connection with a fatal shooting last week in Central El Paso.
To-go beers, cocktails float lifeline to some El Paso bars and restaurants during COVID-19

Gov. Greg Abbott recently expanded allowed restaurants and bars to prepare and sell mixed drinks with liquor to-go and for delivery.
El Paso Walmart Aug. 3 shooting 1st anniversary events to focus on healing, kindness

The first anniversary of the Aug. 3 El Paso Walmart shooting will be marked by events and remembrances.
Tejano legendary singer Little Joe tests positive for COVID-19

On Monday, Tejano singer Little Joe announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. He is now home self-quarantining.
El Paso man pleads guilty in $3.5 million scheme trafficking wildlife from Mexico

An El Paso man pleaded guilty in federal court to a scheme that brought protected wildlife from Mexico into the U.S.
Four suspects arrested in fatal shooting of woman in Northeast El Paso

Four men were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman last month in Northeast El Paso.
Little Joe through the years

Little Joe, whose given name is Jose Maria de Leon Hernandez.
Rancher surprised at 'flying disc' excitement over his debris discovery near Roswell

W.W. "Mack" Brazel was surprised by the excitement over his discovery of debris near Roswell in July 1947.
Coronavirus in Texas: Texas GOP sues Houston over convention cancellation

Claiming it has been treated unfairly because of its political viewpoint, the Republican Party of Texas is suing the...
El Paso's top health leader: Students can't return to classrooms until Sept. 8

Public and private students can't return to school classrooms until Sept. 8, per a new El Paso health authority order.

Trump's ban on new visas will hurt Texas universities, experts say July 12, 2020
Universities often hire professors and researchers using H-1B visas. Experts say limiting them only makes U.S. universities less competitive internationally.
Reese Oxner
Three Texas House runoffs give warring GOP factions chance to settle up before November July 12, 2020
A quieter-than-usual primary season is coming down to three runoffs Tuesday. Two incumbents are fighting for reelection, and there is a fierce battle for an open seat.
Patrick Svitek and Cassandra Pollock
Feeding tubes, hallucinations and numb toes: One Texan’s battle to survive COVID-19 July 12, 2020
When pharmacist Frank Arredondo was wheeled on a stretcher into a South Texas ward for coronavirus patients in early April, his wife wondered if they would ever see each other again.
Shannon Najmabadi
Texas organizers and candidates hope to engage a key voting bloc in 2020: South Asian Americans July 11, 2020
At least five Texan candidates of South Asian descent are running for county, state and federal office this year, including three who are vying to become the first Asian American congressperson from Texas.
Meena Venkataramanan
A singular figure in Texas’ coronavirus response, Gov. Greg Abbott leads a state headed in an alarming direction July 11, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has proved a leadership test like no other for the second-term governor. He holds nearly all power over the state’s response as it careens toward crisis.
Emma Platoff
Why one Texas bar owner joined a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott July 11, 2020
Chris Bergeron is one of more than 30 bar owners suing Gov. Greg Abbott for an executive order that effectively shuttered bars. Listen to what Bergeron had to say about the order's impact in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.
Alana Rocha, Todd Wiseman and Justin Dehn
Ted Cruz said his Nike boycott was exerting free speech, but says people boycotting Goya Foods are silencing speech July 11, 2020
The Texas Republican is criticizing calls for a boycott because the Hispanic food company's CEO praised President Donald Trump.
Juan Pablo Garnham
As Texas morgues fill up, refrigerator trucks are on the way in several counties July 11, 2020
More than 3,000 Texans have died from the coronavirus and counties are preparing for even more deaths by expanding their capacities to store bodies.
Sarah R. Champagne
Early frontrunner Kim Olson faces momentum from Candace Valenzuela in bid to flip GOP-held U.S. House seat July 10, 2020
The political trajectories of the two women are set to collide Tuesday, when Democrats will pick their nominee to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell.
Patrick Svitek
Fiesta San Antonio canceled for 2020 because of coronavirus July 10, 2020
The annual festival draws in more than 3.5 million people to the city.
Stacy Fernández

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