Vanessa Guillen’s sister says ‘we still don’t know the truth’ about her death
HOUSTON, Texas — Months after the remains of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen were found in Texas, her family says there are still many things they…
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Dodgers win 1st World Series since ’88, beat Tampa Bay in Game 6
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mookie Betts streaked home with a go-ahead run and later homered for good measure as the Los Angeles Dodgers won their…
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El Paso deals with 2 major surges at the same time: Virus & voting
EL PASO, Texas — When El Pasoan Kevin Goode saw the latest news about the novel coronavirus over the weekend, he knew what he needed to do Monday:…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Below freezing temperatures expected overnight
EL PASO, Texas– The borderland woke up to a winter wonderland as Monday nights winter storm pushed through the area bringing rain and snow showers…
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UTEP’S Cowing added to Biletnikoff watch list for college football’s top receiver
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP wide receiver Jacob Cowing has been added to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, according to an announcement from the group…
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White House lists ending Covid-19 pandemic as an accomplishment despite cases spiking to record levels
The White House included ending the coronavirus pandemic on a list of the Trump administration’s science and technology accomplishments,…
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Ascarate Park added as new ‘mega’ virus testing site in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas – Ascarate Park has been added as a new “mega” Covid-19 testing site, the El Paso City-County Office of Emergency Management…
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Texas Supreme Court sides with governor on rule requiring just 1 ballot drop box per county
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to limit mail-in ballot drop box…
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Doña Ana County leads state in virus cases, sees 5th death in a week
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials said an additional 590 Covid-19 cases were reported Tuesday in New Mexico, with 163 of those new infections…
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‘Seinfeld’ cast members reunite to raise money for Texas Dems as part of stars coming together across the nation
AUSTIN, Texas —Stars from several fondly remembered television shows and movies have come together in recent weeks to not only offer…
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Drama at the zoo: Egg-napping male penguin couple steals the nest of a female penguin couple
Is this the plot of a soap opera involving penguins? No, it’s just another day at DierenPark Amersfoort, a zoo in the Netherlands. In their…
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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are engaged: ‘Yes please!’
Blake Shelton popped the question to girlfriend Gwen Stefani and she said yes. The couple took to Instagram on Tuesday with a picture of Stefani…
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UTEP football game postponed after North Texas expressed concern about Covid surge in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s home football game against North Texas on Saturday has been postponed. UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter confirmed to…
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‘Protect Your Hearing Month’; audiologist shares tips for avoiding hearing loss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — October is national ‘Protect Your Hearing Month.’ The CDC reports that 5 in 10 young people listen to their music or audio…
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El Paso doctor warns human behavior in cold weather can increase spread of coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The CDC reports it’s still unknown what effect weather and temperature can have on COVID-19. However, health experts say…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Record-setting cold air dives into The Borderland
It’s a record-setting day as cold air pours in the borderland. The wintryweather will continue as showers and snow move through the area. The…
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Transmountain Road closed in both directions due to snow, icy conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Transmountain Road was closed early Tuesday morning due to icy conditions, according to a tweet from the Texas Department of…
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4 virus deaths, nearly 1,400 new cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 1,390 new cases and four new coronavirus-related deaths, including a woman…
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Snowfall leads Ysleta ISD to delay start for learning hubs, employees working at administrative offices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District has issued a two-hour delayed start for students going to the district’s learning…
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Amy Coney Barrett joins the Supreme Court in unprecedented times
She is only 48 and could easily serve more than three decades on the Supreme Court. But no matter how long Justice Amy Coney Barrett sits on the…
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EP City Council Dist. 4
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council District 4 represents the northeast section of the city, where incumbent Sam Morgan is seeking re-election to…
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Candidate profile: Sissy Byrd, El Paso City Council District 4
NAME: Dorothy “Sissy” M. ByrdOFFICE YOU SEEK: City Council District 4 RepresentativeAGE: 63OCCUPATION: Insurance Specialist for a Home Health…
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Candidate profile: Joe Molinar, El Paso City Council District 4
NAME: Joe MolinarOFFICE YOU SEEK: City Representative District 4 AGE: 60OCCUPATION: Retired EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice…
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Candidate profile: Aaron Montes, El Paso City Council District 7
NAME: Aaron J. MontesOFFICE YOU SEEK: City Council District 7AGE: 28OCCUPATION: Freelance writerEDUCATION: University of Texas at El Paso: Major:…
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Candidate profile: Judy Gutierrez, El Paso City Council District 2
NAME: MIRIAM JUDY GUTIERREZOFFICE YOU SEEK: DISTRICT 2 CITY REPRESENTATIVEAGE: 56OCCUPATION: RETIREDEDUCATION: ASSOCIATES/EPCC in…
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Candidate profile: James Campos, El Paso City Council District 2
Name: James A. Campos Office you are seeking: District 2 Representative Age: 65 Education: 80-100 hours at SAC, St.…
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Candidate profile: Alexsandra Annello, El Paso City Council District 2
NAME: Alexsandra AnnelloOFFICE YOU SEEK: City Representative, District 2AGE: 36OCCUPATION: City Representative, District 2EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts…
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Candidate profile: Cassandra Hernandez, El Paso City Council District 3
NAME: Cassandra HernandezOFFICE YOU SEEK: City Council Representative for District 3AGE: 33OCCUPATION: City RepresentativeEDUCATION: Bachelor’s…
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West El Paso outage left 4,100 without power for about an hour during storm
EL PASO, Texas — A power outage late Monday night amidst the arrival of a major, early winter storm with the coldest temperatures of the season left…
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‘It’s apocalyptic’: El Paso cardiologist fears non-Covid patients will die due to hospital overflow
EL PASO, Texas– Hospital capacity has a prominent El Paso cardiologist fearing for his patients. “We are canceling every single elective procedure…
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