Loophole being used by some El Pasoans to get vaccinated despite not qualifying
EL PASO, Texas — The requirements for being in group 1B of the vaccination process is to be 65 years or older, or to have a chronic medical issue.…
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City of El Paso mega-site for virus vaccination has administered all 5,000 doses it received
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso revealed Wednesday evening that it had now administered all 5,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses it received from the…
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Congresswoman Escobar on Capitol siege: ‘I thought there would be a mass shooter… shoot us all up’
WASHINGTON, DC — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar was among the lawmakers who sheltered in place as a group of violent protesters forced their…
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As cuts are made to UTEP athletics, top 2 coaches have yet to take promised salary reductions
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP’s two highest-paid head coaches have yet to take salary reductions, but UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter says…
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No, Covid-19 is not ‘just the flu’; El Paso data shows clear difference
EL PASO, Texas — No, Covid-19 is not “just the flu.” It’s something that has been said by almost every credible medical professional and many…
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Recycling suspension to save City of El Paso $7,900 a week, but your collection bill won’t go down
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso won’t be picking up your blue recycling bins for the rest of the year — and no, your bill won’t be going down.…
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Gov. Abbott on ABC-7 predicts ‘vaccines we will be capable of delivering to El Paso in just weeks’
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Erik Elken spoke late Monday afternoon to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott about the Covid-19 pandemic response. You can watch the…
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‘Our family is devastated’: EPCC trustee who has now lost 6 relatives to virus calls for ‘true shutdown’
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso mother and grandparent is now mourning the loss of six family members to Covid-19 after the recent deaths of her aunt…
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‘It changed our life completely’: Pandemic has devastating impact on El Paso family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV) — Nearly six months after losing a husband and a father, the Gonzalez family is still trying to navigate their new reality.…
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ABC-7 poll finds growing support for Duranguito arena construction among El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV) — An increasing number of El Pasoans support the construction of a downtown arena in the Duranguito district, according to…
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ABC-7 poll finds 60% of El Pasoans approved of local coronavirus response prior to surge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV) — A majority of TV news viewers in El Paso County believe local health and city officials have responded to the coronavirus…
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Family who saw 5 get sick, 1 die from virus urge El Pasoans to donate plasma
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family is still grieving the loss of a son and a brother to Covid-19 but also urging the community to take…
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Remembering El Paso’s youngest Walmart shooting victim, he was 15
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just one week into 10th grade, Javier Amir Rodriguez’s life was abruptly taken in the Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooting by a…
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‘Please call back’: 17 calls in a week – and ABC-7 still couldn’t get an El Paso virus test appointment
UPDATE (July 7, 2020) — The City of El Paso tells ABC-7 since this story first aired last week it has added four additional lines to support the…
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El Paso’s virus testing milestone in question as count includes re-tests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is now acknowledging some people are getting counted twice in its daily reports that include total…
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11-year-old east El Paso boy stands tall in reminding all about Memorial Day’s true meaning
EL PASO, Texas — Standing tall and full of pride for his country, a boy in far east El Paso was reminding everyone Monday about the true meaning…
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Parkland High School band spreads cheer with virtual performance of ‘Amazing Grace’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Parkland High School band, in the Ysleta Independent School District, is hoping to spread a little cheer during these…
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‘El Paso Strong’ tree wearing mask brings ‘lots of smiles’ during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Centers for Disease Control is recommending all people wear cloth masks if they have to leave their homes during the…
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‘Military grade facilities’ added outside University Medical Center for virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University Medical Center is taking proactive measures to expand its emergency department’s capacity amid the COVID-19…
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Staying positive: El Paso neighbors band together for teddy bear scavenger hunt amid uncertain times
EL PASO, Texas — A far east El Paso neighborhood is coming together in a unique way during a time of uncertainty thanks to one mother’s action.…
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