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El Paso police investigate stabbing at Ciro's bar on Zaragoza, crash involving patrol car

An El Paso police officer collided with a patrol car while responding to a stabbing at a bar on the East Side.
Ski Apache opening date delayed due to COVID-19

Ski Apache traditionally opens on Thanksgiving but will delay its opening date until December this year.
El Paso County sheriff deputies arrest 2 women from New Mexico in mail theft case

El Paso County sheriff's deputies spotted a woman allegedly tampering with mailboxes.
Las Vegas woman killed, three kids injured in Thanksgiving accident in Hudspeth County

A Las Vegas woman was killed and three children were injured in a Thanksgiving morning accident near Sierra Blanca.
Early voting underway for 2020 El Paso runoff election: Here's who's on the ballot

Early voting began Wednesday for the El Paso runoff election, where voters will choose the next mayor, two city representatives and two judges.
El Paso COVID-19 update: County reports no new deaths Sunday

Here is the latest news on the coronavirus in El Paso. We'll be updating this story throughout the day. News tip? Email [email protected]
$9 million winning Lotto Texas lottery ticket sold in El Paso

A Lotto Texas lottery ticket sold in El Paso matched all six winning numbers.
Crime of the week: Man robs Subway at gunpoint

Anyone with any information can call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org.
A look inside El Paso's Crime of the Week, Nov. 29

Man robs sandwich shop at gunpoint.
El Paso rescue workers track down hiker stuck in Franklin Mountains near McKelligon Canyon

El Paso police and fire rescue personnel were able to save a hiker who became stuck in the Franklin Mountains near McKelligon Canyon on Tuesday.
Black Friday amid COVID-19 in El Paso

Black Friday shopping amid COVID-19, Friday, Nov. 27, in El Paso.
Hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic, El Paso businesses hope for Cyber Monday boost

El Paso shops hope for a Cyber Monday boost as online shopping is expected to hit new records during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Friday is quiet, and mostly 'in and out' for El Paso shoppers

It was a Black Friday like no other, quiet and mostly in and out for El Paso Shoppers. Their purchases, however, seemed similar to other years.
Marijuana advocates look to 'move the ball forward' in Texas legislative session

On paper, any initiative with the potential to generate new tax revenue for cash-strapped government coffers and...
Q&A with NAMI Texas' executive director about mental health during the pandemic

Q&A with NAMI Texas' executive director about mental health during the pandemic
Academy store director talks about popular Black Friday items during the pandemic

Academy Sports and Outdoors store director Sil Lopez talks about popular Black Friday items during the pandemic, Friday, Nov. 27, in El Paso.
Chuco Relic prepares for Cyber Monday

Chuco Relic Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the central location located at 3750 Gateway Blvd. E. in El Paso.
Black Friday still brings early store openings, but with social distancing in COVID-19 era

With Black Friday set to bring out deal-hungry shoppers, El Paso stores are preparing for a socially distanced experience in COVID-19 era.
Catholic priests pray for patients fighting COVID-19 outside El Paso hospitals

Catholic priests have been praying for patients fighting COVID-19 outside El Paso hospitals.
Small local businesses seek support as they brace for slower holiday shopping during pandemic

In a COVID-19 ravaged economy that has forced local El Paso businesses to close, groups are encouraging people to shop local this holiday season.
Senior Fund: How you can do good for El Pasoans as we close out dreadful 2020

Senior Fund provides readers an opportunity to help El Paso seniors in need.
Police: Elderly woman injured in Northeast El Paso car crash dies 10 days later

An 88-year-old woman died 10 days after she was involved in a crash in Northeast El Paso, police said.
El Paso police officer arrested for allegedly recording sexual encounter without consent

An El Paso Police Department officer was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of recording a consensual sexual encounter without the victim's consent.
Border Patrol: Migrants rescued on Mount Cristo Rey, woman saved near Santa Teresa

Migrants huddled for warmth were rescued by Border Patrol on Mount Cristo Rey, while a seriously injured woman was saved near Santa Teresa, the agency said.
Texas Senate panel revisits debate over Confederate art at Capitol

A Texas Senate panel met Monday to discuss the history of the artwork that adorns the walls of the Senate chamber,...
El Paso Catholic Diocese: Pastor at Lower Valley church dies from COVID-19

The Rev. Jose Luis Garayoa, who served as pastor of Little Flower Church in El Paso's Lower Valley, died of COVID-19 complications.
Supreme Court may decide Austin billboard battle

A three-year legal battle involving Austin's ban on digital advertising on commercial billboards appears to be...
Texas shut down bars to slow coronavirus — but allowed thousands to open through loophole

Texas shut down bars to slow the spread of coronavirus — but allowed thousands to open through a restaurant loophole
Here is what you need to know about the virtual El Paso Thanksgiving Day parade

The 84th annual Thanksgiving parade will continue this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic, although it will look much different this year.
El Paso County Sheriff's Office gives out Thanksgiving meals

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office had a drive-thru Thanksgiving dinner giveaway for families in need.

The Texas Tribune: Main Feed

Texas Democrats have failed to pass voter access legislation for years. The pandemic may change that. November 27, 2020
More than 60 election-related bills have been filed in the House and Senate in the three weeks since the election. About half of them are aimed at increasing voter access, which lawmakers said became a more urgent issue during the pandemic.
Karen Brooks Harper
San Antonio and Bexar County issue partial curfew for Thanksgiving weekend November 26, 2020
Officials in the San Antonio area are following in the footsteps of El Paso County, which issued a similar order earlier this week. The curfews come as coronavirus infections surge to new levels in Texas.
Stacy Fernández
Texas again sets record for new coronavirus infections as testing also sees sustained highs November 25, 2020
The apparent record comes one day before the Thanksgiving holiday. Public health authorities have urged people to celebrate apart this year as many Texas hospitals report overwhelming volumes of COVID-19 patients.
Edgar Walters, Carla Astudillo, Chris Essig and Mandi Cai
Q&A with NAMI Texas’ executive director about mental health during the pandemic November 25, 2020
Texas ranks 50th out of 51 in overall access to mental health care, reports show. Currently, only one in seven Texas children with major depression receives consistent treatment — almost half the national average.
Elvia Limón
TribCast: The presumptive House speaker and remote learning struggles in Texas November 25, 2020
In this week's TribCast, Matthew speaks with Ross, Aliyya and Cassi about how state Rep. Dade Phelan became the likely next speaker of the Texas House and why remote learning has been so difficult for schools.
Matthew Watkins and Michael Rey de Leon
U.S. border officials temporarily close Texas warehouse where chain-link ‘cages’ for migrants became a symbol of mistreatment November 25, 2020
The McAllen Central Processing Center will reopen in 2022 after a major renovation, Customs and Border Protection officials said.
Nick Miroff, The Washington Post
For families that lost loved ones or jobs to the pandemic, Thanksgiving carries an extra weight this year November 25, 2020
This year’s pandemic has brought untold suffering to families across Texas. Making things worse: At a time when they might take solace in the company of friends or family, public health authorities are urging them to stay apart.
Trinady Joslin, Aria Jones and Sami Sparber
Texas shut down bars to slow the spread of coronavirus — but allowed thousands to open through a restaurant loophole November 25, 2020
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations balloon, public health experts and local officials worry the loopholes are one reason behind the recent rise.
Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff
Analysis: Muted holidays in Texas, as pandemic threatens and vaccines raise hopes November 25, 2020
Vaccines and antibody therapies raise hopes of combatting the coronavirus. But as the holiday season begins, the pandemic is setting new records in Texas for caseloads, hospitalizations and deaths.
Ross Ramsey
El Paso County judge says new "partial" curfew doesn't conflict with statewide coronavirus orders November 25, 2020
The restrictions on social gatherings begin Wednesday and last through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Julián Aguilar