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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El Paso Electric customers set new peak demand during heatwave that caused outages
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso and the Borderland experienced a record-setting heat wave earlier this month, with afternoon highs routinely hitting around…
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El Paso County jails virus outbreak infects 377 inmates, staff to date
EL PASO, Texas — There have been 377 confirmed cases of coronavirus among inmates and staff at El Paso County’s two jails to date, according to new…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger implements new food distribution process
EL PASO, Texas – The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger food bank is implementing a new distribution model in their facilities at 9541 Plaza Circle location.…
Continue Reading El Paso tops 12,000 virus cases; hospitalizations at new high of 306
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County surpassed 12,000 confirmed cases Tuesday morning, and health officials also announced three new virus deaths.…
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Stinky trash this hot summer in El Paso? You’re not alone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the weather heats up, the trash gets smellier. El Paso’s Environmental Services department reports the odor is a…
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Pair of east El Paso bars obtain restaurant licenses to stay open
EL PASO, Texas — Under Texas Gov. Greg Abott’s Covid-19 executive order, no bars in the state of Texas are allowed be operating at this time. The…
Continue Reading Longtime El Paso downtown jail employee dies from virus; jail annex commander tests positive
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Detention Facility has recorded its first death stemming from coronavirus, officials confirmed Monday. The…
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West El Paso church attacked by vandals: 27 broken windows, 6 shattered doors
EL PASO, Texas — A west El Paso church was the target of significant destruction by vandals, a church pastor said Monday evening. Pastor Jared…
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Stormy weather triggered power outage for thousands in Anthony area
ANTHONY, Texas — Several thousand El Paso Electric customers on both the Texas and New Mexico sides of Anthony were without power for up to two…
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Hero Socorro cop who saved child from burning home honored for bravery
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners on Monday passed a resolution recognizing the bravery and heroism of a Socorro police officer who…
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Medical examiner explains need for cold storage as El Paso deaths increase during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County health officials have called up cold storage units to hold bodies in case the county morgue reaches capacity. As of…
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Snake bites on rise along El Paso hiking trails in monsoon season
EL PASO, Texas– Monsoon season isn’t just a busy season for our ABC-7 StormTrackers— it’s also a busy season for snake sightings in our area.…
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El Paso’s virus testing sites consolidate, ‘mega’ drive-thru locations open
EL PASO, Texas — To accommodate the high demand, increase efficiency and improve wait times, the state of Texas consolidated four of five El Paso…
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El Paso City Council told greatest virus exposure is at stores; nursing homes are deadliest clusters
EL PASO, Texas — In a presentation to El Paso City Council on Monday, the county’s top doctor outlined the harmful impact the coronavirus is having…
Continue Reading 5 more virus deaths, 196 new cases; record number of ICU patients reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced five new coronavirus-related deaths on Monday morning. Health officials…
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In rare move, Biden & DNC air presidential TV ads in El Paso, across Texas
EL PASO, Texas — Joe Biden’s campaign debuted its first general election television ad in El Paso on ABC-7 over the weekend, dipping its toes in…
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At least 1 dead after 4-car crash in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas — At least one person was killed a four-car crash in Socorro on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred at North Loop and Clem’s Road…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Pasoans donate pet supplies in honor of Phoenix The Doodle’s 2nd birthday
EL PASO, Texas– A few weeks ago ABC-7’s Iris Lopez introduced us to Phoenix the Goldendoodle. His humans, Ernesto Hernandez and Ernesto Diaz, were…
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Youth fuel huge virus spike as El Paso sets all-time daily record with 441 new cases
EL PASO, Texas — Fueled by rapid spread of the coronavirus among those under 40, El Paso public health leaders reported a pandemic record…
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SISD hosting walk-through graduations for seniors
EL PASO, Texas — The Socorro Independent School District has begun holding graduations. They are not like traditional graduation ceremonies, but are…
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El Paso Catholic churches take precautions during scaled back reopening
EL PASO, Texas — On Saturday, in church that can hold up to 1,200 people, 40 people celebrated the sacrament of confirmation in front of three…
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Cause of west El Paso house fire looks suspicious to investigators
EL PASO, Texas — Investigators said the cause of a west El Paso house fire Saturday evening appeared to be suspicious. The blaze happened about 6:30…
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