Environmental art show in El Paso turns trash to treasure
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso environmental enthusiasts helped beautify their neighborhoods by taking trash and turning it into treasure. “Even though…
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El Paso exceeds 500 virus cases as yet another death occurs
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County’s death toll from the coronavirus rose to eight as health officials reported a new death Saturday evening.…
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Socorro mandates face coverings for anyone out in public in the city to stop virus spread
SOCORRO, Texas — Socorro’s mayor has signed an executive order that mandates face coverings, effective Monday, for all people who leave their homes…
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Funerals during the virus pandemic: Operation Hope helps to honor the dead
EL PASO, Texas — Burying a family member could be one of the hardest things one can do. Burying someone during a pandemic can prove to be even more…
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El Paso auto dealer gives each employee a $1,000 bonus as it awaits arrival of ‘Paycheck Protection’ loan
EL PASO, Texas — Car dealerships were deemed essential business by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month as part of an executive order. While…
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Coronavirus saliva testing now available through private labs in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — As concerns over the lack of testing grow, Covid-19 saliva test kits are now slowly being administered in El Paso. The Food and…
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El Paso won’t ease virus restrictions as 31 new cases brings total to 482 infections, still 7 deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health leaders reported 31 new coronavirus cases on Friday night, bringing the county’s total closer to 500.…
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70-year-old virus survivor cheered as he leaves hospital in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A 70-year-old man is the definition of staying strong and he’s sure to put a smile on your face. He just became one of El Paso’s 63…
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El Paso’s Franklin Mountains & Hueco Tanks state parks will NOT re-open Monday
EL PASO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday had announced that most Texas state parks would re-open to the public next week as part of an initial…
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Youth soccer team that survived Walmart shooting sends positive message during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The EP Fusion Girls’ soccer team wants to make people smile during this difficult time. The team published a video on social…
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The Nate-ure Report: Sloths and Alligators at the El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Nate Ryan has literally taken us on a wild ride with”The Nate-ure Report,” introducing viewers to the animals of the El…
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Police arrest accused robber caught on camera beating elderly man in central El Paso
UPDATE 5/17/20: A 20-year-old man has been arrested by El Paso police and charged with felony aggravated robbery in the attack. Paul Carmona was…
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El Paso opens temporary homeless shelters in effort to combat virus spread
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso announced Friday that it is temporarily converting space at a senior center and a nearby athletic facility…
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What Borderland grocery chains say they’re doing to keep people safe at stores
EL PASO, Texas — Borderland grocery store chains say they are adapting in different ways to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the need for social…
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West Texas Poison Center reports uptick in calls about kids ingesting hand sanitizers
EL PASO, Texas — With schools out and families staying home, officials with the West Texas Poison Center report an uptick in calls about children…
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El Paso pharmacist making hand sanitizer, selling masks in an effort to flatten curve on the east side
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A pharmacist, small business owner and El Pasoan is doing his part to flatten the curve in the zip code with the most…
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One Grub Community offers produce from garden to El Pasoans in need of produce
EL PASO, Texas– In a time when our health is so important, one local non-profit diner that recently closed its doors due to Covid-19 is hoping to…
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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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7th victim dies from virus as El Paso sees 3rd straight day of double-digit case increases
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Department of Public Health announced another death from the coronavirus on Thursday evening, bringing the death…
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Only 1 place left in the Borderland to get a haircut, but you have to be a soldier or a vet
FORT BLISS, Texas — All barber shops and salons across the Borderland have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, so many people have resorted…
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Workers at Sunland Park Target store, Pebble Hills High School among latest virus cases
EL PASO, Texas — Workers at the Sunland Park Target store and Pebble Hills High School are among the latest El Pasoans to be diagnosed with the…
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Should young kids wear face masks? El Paso pediatrician weighs in
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public to reduce the likelihood of…
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and health officials announced two more coronavirus deaths on Wednesday evening, as the number of confirmed cases…
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False negative case? El Paso man hospitalized for several days with symptoms tests negative for virus
EL PASO, Texas — David Alvarez had visited a doctor twice about a cough and breathing trouble. He tested negative for the flu, was given medication…
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El Paso nurse joins virus fight by heading to work at NY epicenter
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso nurse is packing her scrubs and heading to New York to help the fight against Covid-19. Priscilla Fraire has been…
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The Nate-ure Report: Galapagos Tortoises at the El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas — In the latest installment of “The Nate-ure Report”, ABC-7’s Nate Ryan meets Ralph and Mr. Potato Head, the Galapagos tortoises at…
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Virtual prom set for Borderland high school students on Saturday night
EL PASO, Texas — It’s practically a right of passage for a high school senior, and no we aren’t talking about walking across the stage for their…
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FBI issues warning about online apps that could pose a danger to Borderland kids
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s FBI field office warns that with more online kids it means more online predators. In order for Borderland students to…
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Dish network employees in El Paso making face shields for hospital workers at UMC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Help can often come from unexpected place. Employees at Dish Network’s manufacturing are now making face shields for…
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Union wants immediate action by governor after virus death at El Paso Psychiatric Center
EL PASO, Texas — A state workers union on Wednesday called for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to take immediate action following the apparent…
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