El Paso sees just 1 new virus death as active cases surpass 37,000
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one new coronavirus-related death Friday morning, a man in his 60s. It…
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Guide to Black Friday shopping in the Borderland: store hours & deals
EL PASO, Texas — Here’s a list of when popular retailers are expected to open in El Paso and Las Cruces on Black Friday, Nov. 27, according…
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Las Cruces soup kitchen not stopped by pandemic as it serves up 300 to-go Thanksgiving meals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The pandemic couldn’t stop El Caldito Soup Kitchen in Las Cruces from feeding the hungry this Thanksgiving. During the…
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El Paso family ‘given another opportunity’ at life this Thanksgiving as 7 recover from virus
EL PASO, Texas — This Thanksgiving may be painful for some. More than 900 El Pasoans gone because of Covid-19. Some families forced to spend…
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Washington rolls past the Cowboys 41-16 on Thanksgiving
ARLINGTON, Texas — Antonio Gibson ran for three touchdowns, Alex Smith had a scoring pass and Washington at least temporarily moved into first…
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Doña Ana County has 5 of state’s 18 virus deaths; 11% of all new cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Thursday reported 1,708 additional known Covid-19 cases and 18 more deaths, increasing the state’s…
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Watson’s 4 TDs lift Texans to 41-25 win over Lions on Thanksgiving
DETROIT, Michigan — Deshaun Watson had a pair of go-ahead touchdown passes in the first half and threw for two more scores in the fourth quarter to…
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WATCH: Catholic Mass of Thanksgiving from El Paso’s St. Patrick Cathedral
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Catholic Diocese held a Mass of Thanksgiving from St. Patrick Cathedral with Bishop Mark Seitz on Thursday. You can view…
Continue Reading 13 more El Paso virus deaths occur as top doctor makes final plea to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 13 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning, as officials made one…
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Supreme Court blocks NY’s virus-imposed limits on church services; Justice Barrett was decisive vote
WASHINGTON, DC — As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide, the U.S. Supreme Court late Wednesday temporarily barred New York from…
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Borderland Crimes, Podcast 7: Deaths in the desert – a serial killer’s personal graveyard
EL PASO, Texas — In the summer of 1987, a serial killer stalked the streets of El Paso. The bodies of six teenage girls and young women were found…
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UTEP cruises past UTPB 100-81 in opener; most points scored in the Rodney Terry era
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball program started its 100th season by hitting the century mark in a 100-81 victory over…
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Thanksgiving air travel continues in El Paso, across nation despite CDC’s warning to stay home
EL PASO, Texas — Thanksgiving week air travel is expected to remain strong enough to set a pandemic-era record despite urging from federal health…
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New Mexico governor signs $330M virus relief bill, including $1,200 payments to unemployed workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed a $330 million relief package aimed at helping out-of-work New Mexicans and…
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Early voting begins in runoff election for El Paso mayor, city council seats
EL PASO, Texas — Early voting began Wednesday for El Paso’s Dec. 12 runoff election that will decide the city’s mayoral race as well the District 2…
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Governor warns holiday plans aren’t worth the risk as Doña Ana Co. has 5 of state’s 23 new virus deaths
SANTE FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday made a last push to get people to stay home for the…
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El Paso native & friend detained for speaking Spanish settle Border Patrol lawsuit
HELENA, Montana — Two women, one a native El Pasoan, who were detained in northern Montana by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents for speaking…
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Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn for lying in Russia probe
WASHINGTON, DC— President Donald Trump pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, taking direct aim in the final days of…
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U.S. closes Texas warehouse where chain-link ‘cages’ for migrant children garnered attention
McALLEN, Texas — The U.S. Border Patrol is temporarily closing a converted warehouse used to detain immigrants in South Texas for renovation. The…
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‘We’re all in this together,’ Biden says of virus fight in message to the nation on eve of Thanksgiving
WILMINGTON, Delaware — On the eve of Thanksgiving, President-elect Joe Biden delivered an address to the American people from Delaware. The…
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El Paso Catholic church pastor, who survived being held hostage by African rebels, dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Catholic church pastor is among the city’s latest victims to die from Covid-19 after battling the virus for about a…
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Deming man killed in shootout with police after high-speed chase
DEMING, New Mexico — Two Deming police officers fatally shot a man who opened fire on them during an encounter following a high-speed car chase…
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Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, one of the all-time greatest players, dies at 60
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that…
Continue Reading El Paso surpasses 900 virus deaths; record 36,704 active cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 28 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. It brings the death toll to…
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New Mexico lawmakers approve $330M virus relief bill, including $1,200 payments to unemployed
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Legislature has approved a $330 million coronavirus economic relief package that will send checks directly to…
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El Paso county judge imposes new curfew with governor’s approval
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Tuesday announced a new nightly curfew that he said meets with the approval of Texas Gov.…
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Doña Ana Co. has 10% of NM’s virus cases, 14% of deaths; businesses get testing option to avoid closure
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Tuesday reported an additional 2,107 Covid-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to nearly 86,500…
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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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1st patient receiving Covid-19 antibody infusion at El Paso Convention Center hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced the creation of a coronavirus antibody treatment infusion wing at the state-run…
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Oscar Leeser speaks out on death of his mother, says she was ‘the victim of Covid-19’
UPDATE, Nov. 24: Former mayor and now-mayoral candidate Oscar Leeser is confirming that his mother died from having contracted Covid-19. “My mother…
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