7 new virus deaths in El Paso; hospitalizations reach new peak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced seven coronavirus-related deaths and 249 new cases Friday morning. The…
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At least 1 hospitalized after 4-car wreck at busy west El Paso intersection
EL PASO, Texas — At least one person was transported to the hospital following a four-vehicle collision that happened Thursday night at a busy west…
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‘It was truly miserable’: Young El Paso woman who survived virus urges people her age to take it seriously
EL PASO, Texas — A 24-year-old woman who took two weeks to recover from Covid-19 reached out to ABC-7 to share her experience and to urge her fellow…
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‘I just want them to be straight forward’: El Pasoans say release virus cluster data
EL PASO, Texas — Many El Paso residents and business owners seem to be on the same page when it comes to releasing cluster data concerning…
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El Paso’s religious schools navigate virus concerns as Texas allows them to decide when to resume classes
EL PASO, Texas — Texas State Attorney General Jim Paxton has said that “protections granted by the First Amendment and Texas law… allows…
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19-year-old who wanted to be a nurse may be El Paso’s youngest virus fatality
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso family is waiting for their 19-year-old daughter’s Covid-19 test results while making her funeral arrangements. …
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El Paso bat company supplies Major League Baseball players
EL PASO, Texas — Located just blocks away from Southwest University Park is the Powerbull Bat Company. It’s a baseball bat manufacturer that is…
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Barron Elementary School nurse is among latest El Pasoans to die from coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — An elementary school nurse is one of El Paso’s latest fatalities due to the coronavirus, according to the local teachers’ union.…
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Crusius pleads ‘not guilty’ to fed charges; prosecutor says trial delay would be ‘miscarriage of justice’
EL PASO, Texas — Accused El Paso Walmart gunman Patrick Crusius entered a written plea of not guilty late Thursday to scores of federal hate crime…
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El Pasoan charged with firing gun on highway now accused of leaving dog outside to die in 103-degree heat
EL PASO, Texas — A 26-year-old El Paso man now jailed on animal cruelty charges, allegedly leaving his dog outside in sweltering temperatures to…
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2nd El Pasoan arrested in a day for allegedly leaving dog outside in heat & sun to die
EL PASO, Texas — A second El Pasoan has been arrested, just hours after the first, on animal cruelty charges after police said he left his dog…
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El Paso Electric sale to JP Morgan approved by federal regulators
EL PASO, Texas — Federal regulators on Thurday approved the $4.3 billion sale of the El Paso Electric Co. to an investment fund controlled by…
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Woman dies after flipping car over in northeast El Paso following argument with boyfriend
UPDATE: Police on Thursday said 23–year old Monique Alicia Brooks died at University Medical Center from her injuries after her SUV struck a light…
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‘We can beat this’: 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.…
Continue Reading 15 new virus deaths reported in El Paso — most announced in 1 day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Public Health announced 15 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday, marking the highest single-day…
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Domestic violence on the rise in El Paso, but calls to shelters decreasing
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic has forced many people inside their homes, safe from the virus, but for some, a their home isn’t the safest place.…
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Changes coming for Alicia Chacon International School students
EL PASO, Texas — Students who attended the Alicia Chacon International School now have a new campus. The Ysleta Independent School District made the…
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ACLU demands El Paso police release videos from deadly Paisano crash
EL PASO, Texas — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is seeking videos and other documents related to a June 25 crash that killed…
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Amazon officially announces it’s opening ‘massive’ distribution center to employ 750 in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Amazon officially announced its plans Wednesday to open its first distribution operation in El Paso, a facility that BorderPlex…
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Longstanding northeast El Paso Italian eatery closing after 60 years
EL PASO, Texas — A longstanding northeast El Paso Italian restaurant said it will soon close its doors permanently amidst the virus pandemic after…
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15 arrested in El Paso gang, drug probe by Texas DPS
EL PASO, Texas — Fifteen El Pasoans were arrested and face organized crime and felony drug charges after a yearlong probe into gang activity and…
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3rd man sought in Lower Valley slaying that police say was drug deal gone bad
EL PASO, Texas — An arrest warrant has been issued for a third man wanted in a murder last month in the Lower Valley that police have called a…
Continue Reading 9 new virus deaths in El Paso as hospitalizations reach yet another record high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced nine new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday morning. It’s the second…
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‘We can go to them’: Private El Paso company offers coronavirus testing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As coronavirus testing sites throughout the country struggle with long lines and delayed results, some private companies…
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El Paso mayor breaks tie council votes to keep virus cluster data secret & not add test sites
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday, with Mayor Dee Margo breaking ties, to continue withholding information on the specific…
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Severe thunderstorm dumps heavy rain, floods Canutillo
CANUTILLO, Texas — A severe thunderstorm that moved through the Canutillo area late Tuesday afternoon flooded roads, homes and businesses there.…
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UTEP expert says low fertility rates may correspond with high unemployment rates
EL PASO, Texas — In the last five years, there has been a steep decline in birth rates in El Paso County, according to data Collected by the Vitals…
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New mural honoring Vanessa Guillén painted on wall near Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas — A new mural near Fort Bliss honors the memory of U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén. The artist is Gabe Vasquez, who also created…
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Football season for most El Paso schools delayed until late Sept.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) released new guidelines which postpone the start of fall sports for the two…
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El Paso teen home burglary suspect held at gunpoint by victim’s son
EL PASO, Texas — A 19-year-old burglary suspect was recently held at gunpoint by the victim’s son until police arrived, authorities said Tuesday.…
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