El Paso nears 1,500 confirmed Covid-19 deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported nine new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. The death toll now…
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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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El Pasoans in D.C. were eyewitnesses to the Capitol chaos
WASHINGTON, DC — While many Americans watched the chaos at the nation’s Capitol unfold from their homes on television or via social media, some El…
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El Paso Chamber offering $10K grants to help small businesses during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Chamber has received additional funding from El Paso County to help small businesses during the pandemic. Effective…
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Make-shift hospital at El Paso convention center to gradually close mission
EL PASO, Texas — The makeshift emergency hospital operating at the convention center is being closed in phases. The state government confirmed that…
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Small pro-Trump protest in downtown El Paso; FBI, bridges report normal operations continue
EL PASO, Texas – A group calling itself “Stop the Steal” that’s aligned with the group of protesters in Washington held a peaceful protest in…
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UTEP to allow some fans for its men’s basketball games this weekend vs. Rice
EL PASO, Texas – A limited number of fans will be allowed in the Don Haskins Center for this weekend’s UTEP men’s basketball games against…
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Fort Bliss, 1AD extend health emergency order by 30 days
EL PASO, Texas — Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division has extended its public health emergency order for another 30 days to continue the fight…
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Borderland congressional delegation tweets scenes of ‘chaos’ at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Borderland’s congressional delegation took to social media to describe the lockdown of the U.S. Capitol on…
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El Paso’s newest millionaire says he ‘prayed to God to win lottery’ jackpot – and it worked
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso’s newest millionaire says he was overcome with “great emotion” when he scratched off a Texas Lottery ticket and found he…
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More financial assistance is now available for small businesses in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More financial assistance is now available to small businesses and non-profits in El Paso County. The county has made $10…
Continue Reading 2 new virus deaths, big spike in hospitalizations reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported two new coronavirus-related deaths, more than 500 new cases, and a big…
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El Paso health department receives 1,100 more virus vaccines; shots to be given out Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health said Tuesday night it had just received an additional 1,100 Moderna Covid-19…
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Patience runs low among elderly El Pasoans seeking virus vaccine
EL PASO, Texas — The average age of residents at the Monte Vista nursing home in El Paso is between 85 and 90. Residents there thought they had…
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Federal government completes 131 miles of border wall in El Paso sector of Texas & New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas — The federal government has completed a total of 131 miles of border wall in the El Paso sector, the acting commissioner of the U.S.…
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12-year-old boy who designed Aaron Jones’ lucky cleats dies from cancer
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — A 12-year-old boy who designed what turned out to be lucky cleats for Green Bay Packers star running back and El Paso native…
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Motorcyclist seriously hurt in east El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas — A motorcyclist was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon during a crash in east El Paso, police said. It happened near the…
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Biden taps El Paso native for deputy cabinet secretary post
WASHINGTON, DC — An El Paso native with deep roots in Democratic politics was tapped by President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday to serve as deputy…
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Your guide for who to call to try and get a virus vaccine in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Doses of the Covid-19 vaccine began arriving in El Paso three weeks ago, marking a significant milestone in the battle against the…
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WATCH: New El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser & City Council are sworn-in to office, hold 1st meeting
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Matters reached out to Mayor-elect Oscar Leeser and council members who will lead the city, beginning with their…
Continue Reading El Paso tops 100,000 confirmed cases since start of virus pandemic; more than 1/3 are active
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County on Tuesday surpassed a milestone few could’ve predicted just a year ago. Health officials announced 493…
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Man killed after being struck by vehicle in Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas — A man was struck by a vehicle and killed Monday evening in El Paso’s Lower Valley. The incident happened at North Loop Drive and…
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EPISD, YISD, SISD classes stay online for now, but phased-in school return could begin in a few weeks
EL PASO, Texas — Following a meeting Monday between El Paso area school leaders and local health officials, the three major districts all agreed to…
Continue Reading City of El Paso says it’s run out of initial shipment of nearly 19,000 virus vaccines
EL PASO, Texas — The city of El Paso has officially run out of Covid-19 vaccines as of Monday afternoon, according to Fire Chief Mario D’agostino,…
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Fort Bliss soldier among 2 Army women found dead in Texas in recent days
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The apparently unrelated deaths of two female Army soldiers in Texas are under investigation after officials said one died…
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U.S. Army says no foul play involved in death of young woman soldier at Fort Bliss
UPDATE, Jan. 4: FORT BLISS, Texas — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command said Monday that foul play is not suspected in the death of a…
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Texas dashboard provides updates on how many vaccine shots have been given in El Paso, across state
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the City of El Paso heads into its third week of Covid-19 vaccinations, a new Texas dashboard allows the public to follow…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 6 new virus deaths as hospitalizations increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced a half-dozen new coronavirus-related deaths Monday, one involving a woman who was just…
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Here’s how El Paso renters can get up to 6 months of relief if hurt by the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – Tenants in El Paso can receive up to six months of future rent relief, thanks to the Texas Home Program and the nonprofit…
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Immunize El Paso moves for quicker virus vaccine distribution following ABC-7 report on delays
EL PASO, Texas — A non-profit El Paso clinic facing questions after it received thousands of Covid-19 vaccines, but failed to heed to the state’s…
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