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Texas Railroad Commission eliminates public comment period from its public meetings
by Inside Climate News, The Texas Tribune August 24, 2026 The three elected officials who regulate the oil and gas industry in Texas hold an open meeting each month in Austin to vote on matters from pipeline violations to permit renewals. Members of the public can register to spe...
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Man sentenced to 23 years for killing school bus driver
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The man who was arrested for the shooting and killing of a school bus driver for Las Cruces Public Schools was sentenced to 23 years, according to the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office. As KTSM 9 News previously reported, 35-year-old Pancho Garcia ...
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Los exjugadores de la NBA no son elegibles para la WNBA, según fuentes: críticas a Enes Kanter Freedom y Royce White
Por Wayne Sterling, CNN Los exjugadores de la NBA Enes Kanter Freedom y Royce White no son elegibles para jugar en la WNBA, según informaron fuentes cercanas a la liga a CNN el lunes. Ambos exjugadores anunciaron el mes pasado que ahora se identifican como mujeres y que planean p...
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Fort Bliss soldier gets 6 years for assaulting 3-year-old son
A Fort Bliss soldier, Spc. Baltazar E. Gonzalez, was sentenced to six years in prison and received a dishonorable discharge after pleading guilty to domestic violence against his son, wrongful use of cocaine, drunken driving, and assaulting a law enforcement officer....
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El Paso Sheriff’s Office projected deficit grows to $3.5M
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Expenses on sheriff’s office salaries, overtime and meals at the jail are driving the department’s projected deficit by the end of the 2026 fiscal year. County officials estimate the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will have a $3.5 million deficit by the e...
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Authorities investigate infant’s death in Otero County
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Otero County Sheriff's Office is helping with an investigation into an infant's death, it said Monday. On Aug. 21, a mother told 911 her newborn child was unresponsive, the sheriff's office said. The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority rece...
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LCPS celebrates new Desert Bloom Elementary name change
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Public Schools announced it will host a ceremony recognizing the newly named Desert Bloom Elementary School. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on Aug. 26 at Desert Bloom Elementary, located at 5250 North Holman Road. Officials are inviting sch...
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NMSU stumbles in home match against Long Beach State, 2-0
Photo Courtesy: NMSU Athletics LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - Coming off their first win of the season against Abilene Christian, NM State returned home on Sunday night for a meeting with Long Beach State. The fourth annual ‘Purple Out’ Game in honor of Thalia Chaverria, an announced c...
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El Gobierno de Trump propone tarifa de US$ 103.000 para las visas H-1B
Por Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN El Gobierno de Trump anunció planes para añadir una tasa de US$ 103.265 a las visas H-1B, meses después de que un juez federal anulara el intento anterior del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de exigir una tasa de solicitud de US$ 100.000. En una propu...
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U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of vi...
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Trump administration proposes $103,000 fee for H-1B visas
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration announced plans to add a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas, months after a federal judge voided the US government’s previous attempt to require a $100,000 application fee. In a proposed regulation posted Monday, the admi...
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Investigation launched into infant death in Otero County
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A multi-agency task force is investigating an infant's death in Otero County, New Mexico, the Otero County Sheriff's Office said. At this time, officials say they have no indications that there was foul play, but they have launched an investigation to loo...
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La Corte Suprema respalda el decreto de Trump para restringir el voto por correo
Por John Fritze y Tierney Sneed, CNN La Corte Suprema afirmó el lunes que el presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump podía comenzar a aplicar partes de un decreto destinado a restringir el voto por correo. Sin embargo, impugnaciones legales adicionales podrían obstaculizar la implement...
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Senadores exigen revisar las condiciones en el USS Abraham Lincoln y otros buques de guerra de EE.UU.
Por Davis Winkie, CNN Dos influyentes senadores demócratas exigen que el Pentágono investigue problemas relacionados con la calidad de vida a bordo de buques de la Marina que participan en el enfrentamiento con Irán, según una carta compartida en exclusiva con CNN. En la misiva e...
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Trump’s economic approval, deadly driving, procrastination effects: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Gina Park, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! What’s the fastest way to reject someone? Pop a balloon. A viral dating show built around the concept has fueled online debate, but its creators say the focus has always been on something else: celebrating Black love . Here’s what else yo...
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New York City minority business owners sue Mamdani in bid to stop city-run grocery store plan
By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — A New York City nonprofit representing hundreds of small supermarkets, bodegas and grocery store owners is suing Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city in an effort to stop his plan to open five government-owned grocery stores. The Multicultural Business...
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Former NBA players not eligible for WNBA, sources say
By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible to play in the WNBA, sources around the league told CNN on Monday. Both men announced last month that they now identify as women and said they planned to enter the 2027 WNBA dra...
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Supreme Court backs Trump’s order to curb mail ballots
By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday said that President Donald Trump could begin carrying out parts of an executive order intended to restrict mail voting, but additional legal challenges could hinder implementation of his plan before the Novemb...
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Gabriel Ramirez's murder trial turns to autopsy reports
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Autopsies of two women in Gabriel Ramirez's capital murder trial were at the center of Monday's testimony as the trial heads into its second week in court. Ramirez is accused of killing his 79-year-old aunt, Irma Ramirez, and his 24-year-old girlfriend, K...
safety
Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired after Charlie Kirk posts
An independent arbitrator ordered the Washington Post to rehire a columnist it fired last year over controversial social media posts following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk....
government
Cómo un incidente diplomático en Argentina desnuda la creciente disputa entre EE.UU. y China por la influencia en la región
Por Betiana Fernández Martino, CNN en Español El yacimiento petrolífero Vaca Muerta, en el sur de Argentina, se ha convertido en un nuevo escenario de la disputa entre Estados Unidos y China para lograr mayor influencia en América Latina. Especialmente luego de que directivos de ...
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Psychologist doubtful of Lindsay Clancy’s hallucination claim as judge denies defense request for mistrial
By Eric Levenson, Nicki Brown, CNN Plymouth, Massachusetts (CNN) — A psychologist testified Lindsay Clancy killed her children in January 2023 because she planned to attempt suicide and “wanted her children ‘with’ her so they wouldn’t be separated (and) wouldn’t have to suffer af...
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El Paso Police warn about stolen heavy equipment being sold in Borderland
The El Paso Police Department's Auto Theft Task Force issued a warning regarding stolen heavy equipment from California appearing in the Borderland with fraudulent identification numbers....
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ABC-7 First Alert Continues: Hot, Mostly Dry Weather Through Midweek; Storm Chances Return Late Week
Hot and mostly dry weather will dominate across El Paso, southern New Mexico and far West Texas through much of the week. Temperatures will run above average, with afternoon highs in the lowlands generally ranging from the upper 90s to around 105 degrees. Some locations could app...
safety
Karen Solomon, wanted in connection with the death of her officer husband, believed to be found dead in woods, police say
By Cindy Von Quednow, Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Karen Solomon, a Massachusetts woman wanted in connection with the death of her police officer husband, was believed to be found dead Monday, the Worcester Police Department said at a news conference, just days after police issued...
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Democratic senators demand review of conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, other US warships participating in Iran blockade
By Davis Winkie, CNN (CNN) — Two influential Democratic senators are demanding that the Pentagon investigate quality-of-life issues aboard Navy ships participating in the standoff with Iran, according to a letter shared exclusively with CNN. In the letter sent Monday to Defense S...
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Arrestan al propietario de los San Francisco 49ers de la NFL por “participar en actos de prostitución”
Por David Close, CNN El propietario principal de los San Francisco 49ers de la NFL fue arrestado el domingo y acusado de “participar en actos de prostitución” en Ohio, según documentos judiciales obtenidos por CNN. Jed York, quien ha estado vinculado al equipo durante casi 20 año...
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El-Sayed weighs in on Piker controversy: 'Nobody speaks for this campaign besides me'
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed weighed in on the blowback from far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker's comments about a House candidate in the Great Lakes State, stating "nobody speaks for this campaign besides me and my campaign spokespeople."...
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Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82
Fabares began acting as a child, first on "The Loretta Young Show" before "The Donna Reed Show."
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La ofensiva migratoria de Trump redujo las investigaciones sobre fentanilo, según organismo federal de supervisión
Por Priscilla Alvarez, CNN La decisión del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de reasignar el año pasado a agentes federales adicionales a labores de control migratorio provocó una drástica disminución de las investigaciones y las incautaciones de fentanilo por parte de la divisi...
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No foul play suspected in death of El Paso jail inmate
A 39-year-old man named James Tavares died while in custody at the El Paso County Detention Facility on August 1 after experiencing medical problems.
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Trump is threatening new Canadian auto tariffs. That will hurt US automakers and workers
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% auto tariffs on all imports from Canada is just the latest action to rattle an industry that’s endured shifting trade rules since he returned to office. Trump issued the auto tariff plans early Monday, just as t...
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Remembering Todd Beamer, whose legendary phrase 'Let's roll' aboard Flight 93 lives on
The legacy of Sept. 11 hero Todd Beamer remains ever-present at Wheaton College, where his former basketball teammate continues to honor his memory 25 years after the attacks....
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Le Creuset’s new color is a timeless neutral you’ll want to use all year
This new color has already graced Le Creuset’s workhorses and serving pieces, so if you love it, you can go all in.
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SharkNinja has a new collection to commemorate Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday
SharkNinja celebrates Marilyn's 100th birthday with glam products.
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El Paso County approves Hospital District's FY 2027 $2B budget, tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso County Hospital District passed its Fiscal Year 2027 budget and tax rate. El Paso County Commissioners approved the Hospital District's $2.1 billion budget and $0.236904 tax rate on Monday, Aug. 24. The County Hospital District oversees Univer...
safety
Socorro PD truck route enforcement aims to prevent residential 'shortcuts'
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Socorro Police Department will begin enforcing commercial truck routes throughout September. The enforcement, named Operation Route Compliance, aims to prevent commercial truck drivers from using residential streets or neighborhood roads as "shortcuts...
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Texas DPS uses system to prevent pursuits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pursuits along Texas highways can become dangerous for everyone involved. In border communities, they are a common sight. Many have resulted in serious crashes and even death. The Texas Department of Public Safety has been using technology known as the Gra...
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Mother says Fort Bliss failed to take 3-year-old’s domestic violence case seriously
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The mother of a 3-year-old, whose father punched in the head and chest, says Fort Bliss officials failed to take abuse allegations seriously. Specialist Baltazar E. Gonzalez, 27, will serve six years in a military correction facility and was dishonorably d...
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OpenAI subpoenaed by Alabama attorney general over Hugging Face hack
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Alabama’s attorney general on Monday subpoenaed OpenAI for more information related to its AI agents autonomously hacking into another company’s servers in July. The subpoena is part of an investigation into whether OpenAI’s practices “violated Alabama’...
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1 dead, 2 injured after house explosion in Southern California
One person was killed and two more hospitalized after a home exploded in the city of Twentynine Palms, California.
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“Debemos apoyarlo”: Gianni Infantino se aferra al poder en la FIFA y el exfutbolista Samuel Eto’o quiere que se quede
Por Ben Church y Amanda Davies, CNN En las últimas semanas, parecía inevitable que Gianni Infantino se viera obligado a dimitir como presidente de la FIFA. La situación se le complicaba y la creciente ola de críticas tras su fallido intento de aprobar a toda prisa su controvertid...
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New Mexico Supreme Court pauses Project Jupiter water well drilling, air permit proceeding
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) -- Sunday, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously paused an air permit proceeding and water use from a new well for the Project Jupiter data center in Santa Teresa. Documents said the court granted a stay in an Oct. 23, 2025, emergency drilling authorizati...
safety
Stolen Picasso print signed by artist found hanging in vacant apartment
A Milwaukee art dealer couldn’t believe his luck when police called to report that a rare Picasso "Torero" print stolen from his gallery more than eight years ago had been found, according to law enforcement and media reports....
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Fentanyl investigations and seizures dropped during Trump’s immigration crackdown, federal watchdog says
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security’s decision last year to pull additional federal agents for immigration enforcement resulted in a dramatic drop in fentanyl investigations and seizures by the department’s investigations division, according to a...
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El Paso County declares Aug. 24 'Ricardo Pepi Day'
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso County Commissioners passed a resolution to make Aug. 24 "Ricardo Pepi Day" to honor the professional soccer player who represented the Sun City at the FIFA World Cup. The resolution was passed on Monday and brought to the court by El Paso County ...
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The way patients write messages to doctors might affect the response
By Elise Haulund, CNN (CNN) — Consider two messages that might land in a doctor’s patient portal: One is pretty brief: “ I’ve had a cough and congestion for a few days now, and it’s been pretty uncomfortable. Still no fever, but it’s been dragging on and making it harder to get t...
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CNN signal interrupted by Warner Bros. Discovery technical issue
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — A technical issue across Warner Bros. Discovery’s channels disrupted CNN, HBO and other channels during the noon hour on the East Coast on Monday. CNN viewers saw scrambled screens and pixelated chaos, leading some to search social media for informat...