Virus cases spiking again at El Paso jails & detention facilities
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County’s two jails are experiencing another wave of Covid-19 cases, with 30 inmates and five detention officers having…
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El Paso leaders express concern over virus surge, Covid fatigue; urge cooperation on contact tracing
EL PASO, Texas — City and health officials at a briefing Thursday afternoon discussed what they called “deep concerns” in the wake of El Paso…
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El Paso names new health department director in the midst of the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – The interim director of the El Paso Public Health Department will now shed the “interim” from her title. Angela Mora was named…
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Violent New York fugitive captured in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A New York man authorities call a violent fugitive was located and captured in El Paso, police said Thursday. 35–year-old Samad…
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‘I still see the numbers going up’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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EPISD reports 3 more on-campus virus cases, 2 at middle schools
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District on Thursday reported three more on-campus and four additional off-campus Covid-19 cases…
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Pandemic fatigue: Months into virus outbreak, El Paso health leaders urge keeping guard up
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The number of known active coronavirus cases is rising in El Paso, and health experts are concerned some people are letting…
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‘Deeply concerned’: El Paso sets record with 523 new virus cases, 4 more deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported a record 523 new cases and four virus deaths Thursday. It brings the death…
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Abbott says Texas bars may soon re-open, but El Paso County judge will opt out
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that bars would soon be allowed to re-open in Texas for the first time since June. But only at…
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Water restored to dozens of west El Paso residents after main break flooded streets overnight
EL PASO, Texas — A large water main break on the city’s west side that left dozens of El Paso Water customers without service has been fixed. The…
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Canutillo becomes 5th El Paso County high school to see football disrupted by virus
CANUTILLO, Texas — Canutillo High has become the fifth high school in El Paso County to see its football season disrupted due to Covid-19. Canutillo…
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200 jury summons recalled as court trials delayed in El Paso due to virus spike
EL PASO, Texas — The first jury trials set to take place during the era of the coronavirus in El Paso have now officially been postponed.Presiding…
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Woman allegedly kidnapped from Socorro store found after police converge on SUV
UPDATE: Authorities said a Socorro woman suspected of being a kidnap victim was located Wednesday afternoon and investigators are trying to determine…
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El Paso’s Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz under quarantine after fever, positive virus tests
EL PASO, Texas — The bishop of El Paso’s Catholic Diocese is under quarantine at home after reporting a fever in recent days and then testing…
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Crash involving semi-truck blocks all lanes on Gateway East at Tony Lama
EL PASO, Texas — A crash involving a semi-truck blocked all lanes on Gateway East at Tony Lama during the Wednesday afternoon commute. There was no…
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El Paso man arrested after witness says he sexually assaulted a puppy
EL PASO, Texas — A 24–year-old El Paso man is jailed on a felony charge of bestiality after a witness indicated he engaged in sexual contact with…
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Drive-through flu vaccines available at El Paso County Coliseum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Flu shots will be available at the El Paso County Coliseum Wednesday as part of a drive-through vaccination event hosted by…
Continue Reading El Paso sets record for active cases; 3 new virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported three new coronavirus-related deaths and 398 new cases Wednesday morning.…
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Eastwood becomes 4th El Paso high school to see football season disrupted due to Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Eastwood has become the fourth high school in the El Paso metro area to see its football season disrupted due to Covid-19. Ysleta…
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‘It boils my blood’: Man accuses El Paso woman of hitting elderly mother
EL PASO, Texas — A man from Deming, New Mexico is accusing his friend of abusing hit 92-year-old mother. Cruz Guerrero told ABC-7 he left his…
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El Paso’s annual ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign for Muscular Dystrophy goes virtual
EL PASO, Texas — The International Association of Fire Fighters and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are joining forces once again to help…
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El Paso woman arrested for allegedly kidnapping own son from hotel swimming pool
EL PASO, Texas – A 20-year-old El Paso woman has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after she allegedly kidnapped her own son from the…
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Fans will be allowed at UTEP basketball games this season, but capacity likely to be capped at 3,000
EL PASO, Texas – It appears UTEP will allow fans to attend home basketball games this season, but at a reduced capacity. UTEP says re-seating of the…
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Million-dollar grant to help recruit, retain teachers in El Paso school districts
EL PASO, Texas – A major new grant and partnership will be used to improve teacher training, recruitment and retention in the Borderland. CREEED,…
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Grammy Award-winners ‘For King and Country’ to perform drive-in concert in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – Four-time Grammy Award-winners For King and Country will be coming to El Paso. The Christian pop duo will give a drive-in concert…
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See smoke at El Paso International Airport? Don’t panic, it’s firefighter training
El PASO, Texas – El Paso International Airport will be conducting fire training drills this week at different times of day and night simulating…
Continue Reading EPISD reports 10 more virus cases among students, staff as it unveils online tracker
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District reported 10 additional coronavirus cases among students and staff on Tuesday as it also…
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El Paso teacher’s lost internet leads to funny moment in virtual classroom
EL PASO, Texas — A dropped internet connection can be frustrating, especially for teachers and students trying to work in a virtual classroom. But…
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El Paso Water, Texas Parks and Wildlife ask public for help in protecting rare owl species
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Burrowing owls are one of the region’s most important bird species, but the population is declining. Now, an unlikely…
Continue Reading No new El Paso virus deaths; active cases drop for 1st time in weeks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health did not report any new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. That means the…
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