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COVID-19 mask wearing in El Paso Street

Despite a mask mandate set to expire on March 10, many El Pasoans continued wearing masks on El Paso Street on Wednesday.
Congressional panel opens investigation into ERCOT's preparedness for winter storm

The chairman of a U.S. House oversight subcommittee said Texas' grid operator should have been better prepared for February's winter storm.
Building demolitions likely for remake of I-10 in Downtown El Paso. Here's what to know

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Shooting targets El Paso city workers removing weeds at Kern Place home; 1 person arrested

Shots were fired at El Paso city workers removing weeds and debris from a home in Kern Place.
Mayor Oscar Leeser, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego urge El Pasoans to 'please wear a mask'

Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego urge El Pasoans to continue wearing masks despite Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lifting the mandate.
Likely building demolitions part of 3 top proposals for remake of I-10 in Downtown El Paso

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on the top three proposals for multimillion-dollar project.
El Paso VA to administer vaccine to 150 veterans without appointments Thursday

The El Paso VA Health Care System is taking walk-ins Thursday for veterans 65 years and older to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots.
Several El Paso businesses will require face masks, despite Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order

Several El Paso businesses respond to Gov. Greg Abbott's plan to roll back COVID-19 restrictions by saying they will continue to require face masks.
El Paso coronavirus update: City reports 11 deaths from COVID-19, 199 new cases

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El Paso County woman accused of carjacking driver who had given her a ride

A 21-year-old woman allegedly carjacked an acquaintance who had given her a ride, sheriff's deputies said.
El Paso schools: COVID-19 protocols remain despite governor's move against mask mandate

El Paso's three biggest school districts say current safety protocols will remain in place after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moved to end the mask mandate.
El Paso County sheriff's deputies say man had gun, use Taser to arrest him after chase

El Paso County sheriff's deputies disarmed a man who they say had a gun during a foot chase.
'A death warrant for Texans': El Paso leaders react to Gov. Greg Abbott reopening Texas, lifting mask mandate

Greg Abbott said state Texans have learned to avoid COVID-19 and "people and businesses don't need the state telling them how to operate."
EPISD board: At least 6 construction workers underpaid on bond construction projects

The EPISD board acknowledged at least six employees on 2016 bond construction projects were underpaid after delayed investigations.
Griddy vowed to be a market 'disrupter.' Mission accomplished to electric customers' chagrin

A Houston startup offered customers a great deal, which would allow them to pay the (usually) cheaper wholesale prices. Then the price skyrocketed.
El Paso leaders continue push to distribute vaccine as state aims to reopen, end mask mandate

El Paso leaders continue to work to obtain and distribute vaccines as Texas Gov, Greg Abbott announced opening the state and removing the mask mandate.
Need to register a senior for the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's how to book an appointment

University Medical Center of El Paso and CVS will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday to those who qualify. Here's how to book an appointment.
6-year-old boy dies in shooting at Central El Paso home; uncle charged over access to gun

The 6-year-old boy was alone with his brother inside a home when the shooting occurred in Central El Paso.
El Paso police release photo of man suspected in vandalism at St. Pius X Catholic Church

A vandal smashed angel statues Feb. 9 in the courtyard of St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1050 N. Clark Drive.
El Paso Regional Spelling Bee will be held virtually for first time ever Friday

The El Paso Regional Spelling Bee will be held virtually for the first time ever Friday, though guidelines prevent the event from being livestreamed.
Gov. Greg Abbott opens Texas, removes statewide mask order. Here's what you need to know

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a new executive order allowing businesses to open without restriction and lifting his statewide mask mandate.
El Paso VA: 1st 100 veterans 65, older get COVID-19 vaccines without appointment Tuesday

The El Paso VA will give the first 100 veterans who are 65 years or older who come to the main VA facility a COVID-19 vaccine shot.
East El Paso home searched by Homeland Security Investigations, police bomb squad

A home in East El Paso was searched by federal agents with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations.
UMC of El Paso opening 4,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments Tuesday at 6 pm

UMC will be taking registration for 4,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, officials said.
El Paso man arrested on murder charge in fatal stabbing of 63-year-old man on Texas Avenue

An arrest was made in the stabbing death of a 63-year-old man near Downtown El Paso.
UnitedHealthcare launches free online vaccine locator to help make appointments for doses

People can type in their ZIP code and find FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine resources.
Southwest University Park to have virtual job fair for 2021 Chihuahuas, Locomotive seasons

Need a job? A virtual job fair for 2021 for El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive seasons is coming up.
Man suspected in West El Paso window-smashing vandalism spree arrested in East Texas

A man was arrested in connection with a vandalism spree at several West El Paso locations, including the KFOX/CBS building.
Ding-dong ditch flashers: Masked men expose themselves on El Paso home doorbell camera

Masked men exposed themselves on a doorbell camera at an El Paso home.
Texas DPS, Homeland Security Investigations arrest 6 in El Paso prostitution operation

The operation to combat human trafficking targeted clients on websites soliciting sex from adults and children.

U.S. House Oversight Committee investigating operator of Texas’ power grid March 3, 2021
A subcommittee chair wrote in a letter to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas that the grid’s failures were “costly” and disproportionately affected low-income and minority communities.
Bryan Mena
Most white Texas voters believe the deaths of Black people in police custody aren’t a systemic problem March 3, 2021
Texas voters support the police and don't want to cut their budgets. But they disagree on the reasons behind the deaths of Black people in encounters with law enforcement, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Ross Ramsey
Few Texas voters say they're doing better economically than they were a year ago, poll finds March 3, 2021
Only 18% of Texas voters say they're better off than they were 12 months ago. A year ago, twice as many said they and their families were better off than before, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Ross Ramsey
Texans support keeping “Dreamers" in the U.S., poll finds March 3, 2021
Texas voters are divided about whether to deport immigrants illegally living in the U.S., but they are more welcoming to youths brought here as children and say they shouldn't be deported, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Ross Ramsey
In San Antonio, teachers hit the streets in search of students disappearing from online learning March 3, 2021
Every few weeks, teams of teachers from one middle school knock on doors looking for students who have disengaged with online classes. It seems to work.
Bekah McNeel, The74Million.org
Pentagon review says U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson made sexual comments, violated alcohol policy while White House physician, CNN reports March 3, 2021
The former top White House physician defended his actions in a statement to The Texas Tribune, calling the Defense Department inspector general report "a political hit job because I stood with President Trump."
Mitchell Ferman
Gov. Greg Abbott heeds the call of his GOP critics in removing coronavirus restrictions March 3, 2021
Abbott's announcement Tuesday that he was fully reopening Texas capped a nearly yearlong stretch of the most intraparty dissent he has seen in his time as governor.
Patrick Svitek
“It’s putting us in the firing line”: Some small business owners worry about Gov. Greg Abbott lifting coronavirus restrictions March 3, 2021
Abbott’s order will leave it to business owners to decide whether to require customers wear masks inside their establishments. Some say they will keep coronavirus restrictions in place, but some business owners worry those decisions could anger potential customers.
Mitchell Ferman, Duncan Agnew and Megan Menchaca
Texas' local officials blast Gov. Greg Abbott for "irresponsible action" of lifting coronavirus restrictions March 3, 2021
City and county leaders urged residents in their areas to still follow recommendations from health experts and officials that call for wearing face masks in public.
Juan Pablo Garnham
Keep wearing your mask, health officials say after Gov. Greg Abbott lifts mask mandate March 2, 2021
Some variants of COVID-19 are more contagious and researchers believe they can reinfect people who already have gotten the virus. Doctors and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommend wearing masks.
Karen Brooks Harper