El Pasoans describe what it’s like to be deaf, blind during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Navigating life through the coronavirus pandemic has not been easy. The stress and uncertainty is at times amplified for…
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Ray Aguilar Jr. hired as next head football coach at El Paso High School
El Paso, TX El Paso High School has found its next head football coach, while San Elizario High School now begins a search of their own. Tuesday, Ray…
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After 4 officers get virus in El Paso, union says CBP is risking more infections
EL PASO, Texas — A new police change, recently enacted by acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan, is putting the health and…
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Borderland advocacy groups plead for migrant detainees release due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Several migrant advocacy groups, like Las Americas and the ACLU, filed a formal complaint against the federal government on…
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Hundreds of El Pasoans line up for food distribution during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Hundred of cars lined up at the Kelly Center for Hunger Relief Tuesday afternoon. One box per household is distributed weekly and…
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El Paso nail artist creates custom nails for women to maintain self-care at home
EL PASO, Texas — Most of the personal time we all once had is not available since we’re all being told to stay home. For some people, that might…
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YISD halts meal service at Del Valle Middle School after worker’s family gets virus
EL PASO, Texas — Officials with the Ysleta Independent School District have suspended meal service at Del Valle Middle School after a school…
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‘We want to protect ourselves so we can serve you’: EPFD wants you to help keep first-responders safe
EL PASO, Texas — While some can work safely from their homes during the pandemic, others must put themselves at risk to serve the public: like first…
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El Paso’s Franklin Mountains State Park closed after Abbott orders state parks shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced the closure of all state parks and historic sites – including El Paso’s Franklin…
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Fun at-home Fizzy Rocket experiment to do with your kids during the virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
This is a very easy set-up and simple to do. My son asked me to do it over and over again. This Alka Seltzer rocket is fun and you can use household…
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‘Life or death situation’: El Paso has 125 virus cases, mayor encourages face masks & temperature checks
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County’s number of confirmed virus cases jumped by ten to 125 on Monday, officials said at a news conference. “More than…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank calls in National Guard for help to distribute meals
EL PASO, Texas – With Covid-19 forcing business and job closures across the Borderland, the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has seen a dramatic…
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Opportunity Center tries to keep El Paso’s homeless population safe amid virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– The Opportunity Center for the Homeless has always adapted to an open door policy. In years past that meant dealing with…
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Virus pandemic causing trouble, worry for farmers across Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to send ripples across society, El Paso farmers are growing nervous about how it will slow their…
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MountainStar Sports joins other foundations with $1M challenge grant for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank
EL PASO, Texas — During these uncertain times, families are in need of help putting food on the table. Some local foundations are stepping in to…
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‘I broke down in tears’: El Paso mom takes extra precautions after work to keep kids safe
EL PASO, Texas — You may have seen posts on social media of medical professionals coming home from work and immediately practice social distancing…
Continue Reading 4 CBP employees in El Paso test positive for coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Four El Paso employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials indicated on…
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El Paso woman charged with murdering boyfriend, allegedly pinned him with car until he collapsed
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso woman is accused of killing her boyfriend by pinning him with her car at a Lower Valley gas station, authorities said…
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2 seriously hurt in stabbing near Sunland Park Mall
EL PASO, Texas — Two people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing in west El Paso late Sunday night. It happened just before midnight on…
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El Paso organization making masks, gowns for medical professionals
EL PASO, Texas — Sewing, knitting or crocheting is a skill many might not have but a group of people who do are dedicating their time and talents by…
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El Paso sailor serving aboard Navy medical ship aiding L.A. hospitals during virus pandemic
LOS ANGELES, California — An El Paso sailor is currently serving aboard the USNS Mercy, a 1,000-bed naval hospital ship that is treating patients…
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‘Blessing teams’ help El Paso families in need of groceries and supplies
EL PASO, Texas — A group of good Samaritans calling themselves the ‘blessings team’ spent their Palm Sunday out and about helping families around El…
Continue Reading ‘This is a true emergency’: El Paso virus cases reach 115, top doctor says ‘it will only get worse’
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in El Paso County reached 115 on Sunday as public health officials reported…
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Bishop Seitz: ‘This has the potential to be the best Holy Week’
EL PASO, Texas — In his weekly televised mass, Bishop Mark Seitz of the El Paso Diocese urged thousands of devout Catholics across the Borderland to…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso Zoo stays connected through Social Media
EL PASO, Texas– The El Paso Zoo may be closed due to COVID-19, but that’s not stopping The El Paso Zoo Society from keeping Zoo members entertained.…
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Scenic Drive, Red Sands shut down to prevent group gatherings that may spread virus
EL PASO, Texas — Authorities have shut down El Paso’s Scenic Drive as well the Red Sands area to the public as of this weekend in the hopes of…
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Fort Bliss soldier finds comfort in quarantine porch photography
EL PASO, Texas — A new Fort Bliss soldier arrived in the Borderland during the beginning of the global pandemic with his wife who is nine months…
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‘It’s amazing’- El Paso group strives to feed healthcare workers during pandemic: Find out how you can help
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso group called “Comfort Catering” is raising money to feed healthcare workers, supporting local restaurants and the…
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El Paso hits triple-digits in virus cases with ‘dramatic’ growth predicted: See the case map
EL PASO, Texas — The number of coronavirus cases in El Paso County reached triple digits Saturday evening, as health officials confirmed a…
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2 youngsters hospitalized with virus at El Paso Children’s Hospital
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Children’s Hospital confirmed Saturday that it was treating two young patients who have been diagnosed with the novel…
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