Texas Gov. Abbott orders dine-in restaurants, bars and gyms closed statewide
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order Thursday that shuts down all dine-in operations for restaurants and bars across…
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El Paso faces blood shortage as donations plummet due to virus worries
EL PASO, Texas — Blood donations in El Paso have come to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus outbreak. Vitalant Blood Services has had to…
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‘You might be OK, but someone else won’t’: El Paso mom quarantines with diabetic toddler amid virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Health officials across the world have emphasized the need for elderly people to stay home and take extra precautions as the…
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New Mexico governor to call special session of Legislature for health needs, economic relief tied to virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham indicated she is likely to call legislators to a special session to revise a recently…
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Bank of America will let customers defer mortgage payments
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Bank of America is letting customers request to defer payments on mortgages and small business and auto loans in…
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Senate plan: Direct payments of $1,200 per person, $2,400 per couple amid virus outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed direct payments of $1,200 per person and $2,400 for couples as part of an…
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El Paso County Commissioners vote to continue emergency declaration due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — In a special meeting Thursday, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and the Commissioner’s Court voted to extend the local…
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All tribal casinos in New Mexico have closed in an effort to halt virus spread
SANTA FE, New Mexcio — All tribal casinos have closed in New Mexico, including Inn of the Mountain Gods near Ruidiso, according to Gov. Michelle…
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Borderland stores reserve morning hours for elderly, at-risk customers
EL PASO, Texas — As items continue flying off grocery shelves leaving them nearly empty, stores in El Paso and Las Cruces are accommodating seniors…
Continue Reading State Department warns U.S. citizens not to travel abroad due to coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. State Department on Thursday warned American citizens not to travel abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic, issuing…
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7 new coronavirus cases brings total to 35 in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Seven more people have tested positive for coronavirus in New Mexico, according to the state’s Department of Health on…
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Speaking Rock Entertainment Center shuts down entirely due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — The Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, a tribal run recreational venue in El Paso’s Lower Valley, announced Thursday that it was…
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Trump says FDA will fast track treatments as number of U.S. virus cases tops 10,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s pushed the Food and Drug Administration to eliminate barriers to getting…
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Gov. Abbott considers closing restaurants & gyms statewide as Texas confirms 3rd virus death
ARLINGTON, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said he would make an announcement Thursday about the potential statewide closure of gyms, bars and…
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New Mexico governor issues new order that limits restaurants to take-out, delivery amid 5 new virus cases
SANTA Fe, New Mexico — New Mexico confirmed a coronavirus infection that has no apparent link to travel as the governor took new steps Wednesday to…
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El Paso Catholic Diocese suspends Mass celebrations due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Bishop Mark Seitz on Wednesday announced the El Paso Catholic Diocese will stop celebrating public Mass until further notice…
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Sun Metro faces challenges keeping buses clean amid virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has been taking calls and emails from both Sun Metro riders, as well as drivers, saying more needs to be done to…
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UTEP students living on campus forced to leave due to coronavirus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — University of Texas at El Paso students living on campus are being asked to find another place to live due to coronavirus concerns.…
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Virus fears slam stock market, Dow plunges 1,300 points
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks tumbled more than 5% on Wall Street Wednesday, and the Dow erased virtually all its gains since President Donald Trump’s 2017…
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El Paso closing animal services, rec centers, libraries, museums and the zoo due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso announced that it is closing animal services, recreation center, libraries, museums and the El Paso Zoo to…
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WATCH: New Mexico State University town hall on campus impact from virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — President John Floros and members of the New Mexico State University campus leadership hosted a virtual town hall on…
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U.S. Senate approves virus relief package to provide paid sick leave, other benefits
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a House-passed coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free…
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El Paso’s Cielo Vista Mall closing at 7 p.m. due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Simon Property Group, operator of El Paso’s Cielo Vista Mall, is temporarily closing the mall due to the coronavirus. The company,…
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Trump says foreclosures and evictions suspended through April amid virus crisis
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration will suspend foreclosures and evictions on homeowners at least…
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Trump promises ‘total victory’ as he invokes emergency authority to marshal private sector against virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Managing dual health and economic crises, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will invoke a federal provision that…
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63-year-old man killed in car crash at east El Paso intersection
EL PASO, Texas — A 63-year-old man died after suffering a medical condition and crashing his car at an east El Paso intersection late Tuesday night,…
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Victim hospitalized in serious condition after being rescued from the Rio Grande near Zaragoza Bridge
EL PASO, Texas — A person was hospitalized in serious condition after being pulled late Tuesday night from the water of the Rio Grande. That person…
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El Paso health chief orders bars shut down, restaurants restricted county-wide due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Dr. Hector Ocaranza with the El Paso City/County Department of Public Health issued an order Tuesday shutting down bars,…
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Fort Bliss says over 400 soldiers quarantined, ‘Stop Movement’ order in effect
FORT BLISS, Texas — In a live-streamed town hall meeting Tuesday night, leadership at Fort Bliss said more than 400 soldiers were under quarantine -…
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