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El Paso coronavirus update: City reports 15 more COVID-19 deaths, 112 cases

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]
City, county partner centralizing COVID-19 vaccine registration

There are more than 220,000 people currently registered with the city waiting to receive the vaccine.
El Paso to receive first asylum seekers at Paso del Norte bridge

Many of the asylum seekers in Juárez have hunkered down in extremely difficult conditions, waiting their turn.
El Paso to receive first asylum seekers as Biden cracks open door to certain migrants

Annunciation House is prepared to host the migrants short-term before they continue on to their destinations throughout the U.S.
Rep. Tony Gonzales defended US House from attack. Now he faces unifying divided constituency

He has an up-from-his-bootstraps back story and fighter's instinct. Now U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales faces the challenge of unifying a divided electorate.
County hopes to reverse opposition to Downtown historic district with Saturday meeting

El Paso County officials try to convince property owners that proposed National Register Historic District good for them and Downtown.
Who is Rep. Tony Gonzales? Here's a look through the years

Gonzales is a retired Naval Master Chief Petty officer and cryptologist, who worked to protect military communications.
Downtown El Paso store offers all things Frida, free raffle for artwork through Saturday

A Downtown El Paso store has plenty of offerings for Frida Kahlo fans through Saturday, as well as a chance to win artwork of the Mexican artist.
Border Patrol agent involved in single-vehicle rollover accident in West El Paso

An investigation is underway after a U.S. Border Patrol agent rolled over a government vehicle in an accident in West El Paso, officials said.
Lawmakers demand accountability at all levels for massive power outages in Texas

Even as they demand answers from the electric industry, lawmakers acknowledge they share in the responsibility for the failure.
Pedestrian seriously injured in accident on eastbound Border Highway in El Paso

The Fonseca Drive entrance and exit ramps were blocked during the investigation.
Viva La Frida art showcase at El Paso's Finest store in Downtown ends Saturday

El Paso's Finest store at 314 N. Mesa St. in Downtown is featuring a Viva La Frida art showcase, which ends Saturday.
UMC still has COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for super seniors

UMC still has available spots for COVID-19 vaccines for people ages 75 and older, officials said.
El Paso police search for man suspected in Feb. 24, 2021, West Side vandalism spree

An overnight vandalism spree that damaged five buildings in West El Paso is under investigation by El Paso police.
Socorro city officials announce plans to create COVID-19 vaccine site, mobile units

The City of Socorro is working on creating a private-public partnership to provide COVID-19 vaccine to those living in rural areas in far East El Paso County.
Here's how many people have received a COVID-19 vaccine in El Paso County

Here's a look at how many people have been given doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in El Paso County as of Feb. 25.
El Paso police searching for suspect involved in West El Paso vandalism spree

An overnight vandalism spree which damaged five buildings in West El Paso is under investigation by El Paso police.
YISD board to vote on canceling election in March after no one challenges incumbents

YISD Board of Trustees will vote on canceling their election in May because the four incumbent trustees are running unopposed.
El Paso Walmart administering COVID-19 vaccine; UMC registers seniors for appointment

Residents must bring an ID, proof of vaccine eligibility and insurance card, if available. Insurance is not required.
Casa Ortiz's Last Thursdays exhibit highlights all-female group of artists

Casa Ortiz Last Thursdays show highlights all-female group of artists
City of El Paso tries to bring back furloughed employees to new positions as old jobs cut

The city of El Paso is in the process of reinstating employees who were furloughed in May due to budget shortfalls to new positions.
El Paso police investigate animal cruelty case after puppy found caught in bear trap

The dog was found injured with a paw caught in a bear trap in the desert east of El Paso.
US to process asylum-seekers in 'Remain in Mexico' program starting Friday in El Paso

Migrants forced to wait in Mexico under Trump-era program called "Remain in Mexico" will be processed a few dozen at a time in El Paso
Mexican president says Mexico doing better than US on COVID-19

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
ERCOT post-storm review: Outages saved Texas from blackout that would take weeks to restore

While ERCOT, the state's electric grid manager has been the target of criticism, some board members said it saved Texas from a colossal catastrophe.
Vehicle in El Paso tied to hit-and-run that killed 81-year-old grandmother in California

A vehicle suspected in a California hit-and-run that killed an 81-year-old grandmother was found more than 1,000 miles away in El Paso.
FBI warns of fake charity scams in wake of winter storm impacting Texas

Texans are in need as they were left without electricity and lack of access to water and food as a winter storm blanketed the state last week.
Stolen Riverside High School golf cart found; teens suspected of stealing cart identified

Two teens were identified in the case of the stolen Riverside High School golf cart.
Juárez priest Aristeo Baca convicted of sexually assaulting church altar server girl

A Catholic priest was convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl at a church in Juárez, Mexico.
El Paso police investigate homicide on Texas Avenue near Downtown

A homicide investigation is underway after a body was found Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, near Downtown El Paso.

Texas voters like Biden’s COVID-19 response better than his overall performance, UT/TT Poll finds February 26, 2021
Texas voters give President Joe Biden good marks on COVID-19 response, but they're split on his overall job performance, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Ross Ramsey
Voters think Texas election results are accurate — but many question U.S. results, poll finds February 26, 2021
Almost a third of Texas voters said they don't think official election results in the U.S. are accurate, though a large majority trust the results of Texas elections, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Ross Ramsey
Should Donald Trump be allowed to hold office again? Texas voters are split. February 26, 2021
The former president's hold on Texas Republican voters remains strong. His favorability ratings are high with them, and they don't think he ought to be blocked from seeking elected office again, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Ross Ramsey
Watch live: Texas House and Senate holding hearings about last week's winter storm February 26, 2021
Lawmakers will continue asking a litany of officials and executives how last week's power outages happened. Legislators in both chambers spent more than 12 hours investigating the disruptions Thursday.
Texas Tribune Staff
Plumber shortage and supply chain issues are delaying storm recovery efforts in Texas February 26, 2021
A longstanding shortage of plumbers and disruptions to the supply chain of plumbing materials delivered to the state have combined to delay pipe and water heater repairs.
Duncan Agnew
Many rural Texas counties currently left out of federal disaster aid eligibility for winter storm February 25, 2021
Rural counties endured the same storm as big cities, but many haven't fallen under President Joe Biden's major disaster declaration. Officials say it's because those counties lack data on damages.
Bryan Mena
How Texas’ power grid works February 25, 2021
Who are the major players and how do they manage the power grid in Texas?
Darla Cameron, Emily Albracht, Erin Douglas and Mitchell Ferman
UT-Austin won't require SAT or ACT scores for 2022 applications due to COVID-19 February 25, 2021
Universities across the country have started to extend "test-optional" policies for undergraduate applicants as the pandemic wears on.
Kate McGee
Texas National Guard deployed to get COVID-19 vaccines to older Texans who are homebound February 25, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott said he wants the majority of Texans who are 65 and older to be inoculated against COVID-19 by the end of March. He said the state could announce more eligibility for the vaccines next month.
Karen Brooks Harper
Gov. Greg Abbott weighing end to mask order, other statewide coronavirus rules, says announcement coming “pretty soon” February 25, 2021
Abbott has kept Texas under a mask mandate since July.
Patrick Svitek