El Paso infectious disease expert offers tips for reducing risk at restaurants, stores
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City contact tracing data shows that nearly 60% of virus exposures can be traced back to restaurants and retail stores.…
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UTEP Football Alum patents first disposable sauna suit
EL PASO, Texas – Kalaii Griffin walked into Shredskinz by accident. After he graduated in 2020, the UTEP football alum had always set his sights on…
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The ‘dose’ of coronavirus a person gets may determine how sick they get; masks could help
“The dose makes the poison” is an adage credited to Paracelsus, a Swiss physician-philosopher from the early Renaissance. Basically, it…
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Eagles beat Cowboys 23-9 in sloppy battle for 1st place in NFC east
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes to overcome four turnovers, Rodney McLeod returned a fumble 53 yards for…
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FBI investigating alleged harassment of Biden campaign bus in Texas by Trump supporters
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The FBI is investigating the alleged harassment of a Joe Biden campaign bus by motorists displaying Trump 2020 flags, an…
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Nikki McKibbin, ‘American Idol’ contestant, has died at 42
Nikki McKibbin, a contestant on the first season of “American Idol,” has died. She was 42. McKibbin suffered an aneurysm on Wednesday,…
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El Pasoans who test positive for virus urged to fill out new online self-reporting form for health department
EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso has a couple of options to make it easier for residents to report their positive Covid-19 test results and…
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Coronado High student honored with role in Philadelphia International Music Festival’s master class
EL PASO, Texas — A 15-year-old student from Coronado High School has a bright future after winning a unique musical opportunity. “I love playing…
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El Paso doctors call on mayor to enforce lockdown, say schools shouldn’t reopen due to virus
El PASO, Texas — In an open letter to Mayor Dee Margo on Sunday, the El Paso Pediatric Society called on him to enforce the county judge’s lockdown…
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StormTrack Weather: Quiet weather pattern expected next several days
EL PASO, Texas– Temperatures today have been cooler across the area as a result of cold front that pushed through the area overnight kicking up our…
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Doña Ana County has 2 more virus deaths for a total of 10 in 3 days
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Sunday reported 747 new Covid-19 cases and eight additional deaths, including two…
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Lady Gaga and John Legend to join Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for final campaign events
Superstars Lady Gaga and John Legend will join Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for their final respective events on the campaign trail on the eve of…
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El Paso businesses now being cited for violating county’s shutdown order due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Several El Paso business have now received citations for being in violation of the county’s shutdown order aimed at stemming the…
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El Pasoan studying at SMU is shot, killed in Dallas
DALLAS, Texas – An El Paso man was shot and killed in Dallas over the weekend, according to police. Dallas homicide detectives are investigating…
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Walmart store in Socorro closed for sanitization amid virus concerns
SOCORRO, Texas – A Walmart store in Socorro was abruptly closed Sunday afternoon because of concerns about the surge of Covid-19 in the Borderland.…
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Sunday Funday Moment: GoFundMe raises over 5K for El Paso grocery store employee
EL PASO, Texas– Back in October Mara Huerta shared a post on Facebook describing her encounter with an 80-year-old grocery store employee. Within…
Continue Reading An anonymous jury will hear R. Kelly’s federal trial in New York, judge rules
The federal racketeering and sex trafficking case of singer R. Kelly in New York City will be heard by an anonymous jury that will be partially…
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El Paso tops 600 virus deaths as record ICU & ventilator usage surges; over 1,200 added cases
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso topped 600 coronavirus deaths on Sunday morning with the latest victims all under age 50, as health officials also reported…
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‘Shoot your shot’: Obama nails three-pointer while campaigning with Biden in Michigan
Barack Obama called game. The former President showed he can still get buckets, swishing a corner three-pointer at a Flint, Michigan, gym on Saturday…
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Day of the Dead has everything to do with the afterlife, love and those colorful skulls you’ve seen around
Families are spreading bulks of marigold petals, lighting up candles for their loved ones and some are even wearing colorful skull makeup. It’s…
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Beyond Bond, Connery’s 5 decades of unforgettable roles included kings, rogues, and an Oscar
Sean Connery earned screen immortality with seven star turns as super-spy James Bond 007. But the long career of the Oscar winner — who died…
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Some say a ‘Day of the Dead’ Barbie is guilty of cultural appropriation. Its designer says it is celebrating tradition
Mattel is back with its Día De Muertos Barbie doll and it’s once again generating backlash. The doll, the second in Mattel’s “La…
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Día de los Muertos allows grieving Latino community to heal from pandemic losses
The strong scent of marigolds fills the air as Magaly Saenz leans over photos of loved ones to place a special bread offering on the altar in her…
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