El Paso reports 3 new virus deaths; recoveries surpass 16,000
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three new coronavirus-related deaths were announced Tuesday morning by the Department of Public Health. The death toll has…
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GOP convention showcases rising stars, dark warnings on 1st night
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Two of the Republican Party’s rising stars, both people of color, offered an optimistic view of President Donald…
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Microburst likely caused storm damage in north Las Cruces, leaving thousands without power
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A microburst caused the dangerous winds that ripped down trees and left thousands without power in north Las Cruces,…
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El Paso man charged in deadly hit-and-run with ATV
EL PASO, Texas – A 25-year-old El Paso man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash involving an all-terrain vehicle. El Paso…
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Dona Ana County has 10 of state’s 76 new virus cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 76 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Monday. The…
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El Paso teaming up to distribute more than $13M in CARES Act grants to help small businesses
EL PASO, Texas – The coronavirus pandemic has hit small businesses particularly hard. To help small businesses and nonprofit organizations hurt by…
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Wanted fugitive who fled scene of deadly crash 5 years ago arrested by El Paso Sheriff’s deputies
EL PASO, Texas – A wanted fugitive has been arrested in connection with a 2015 fatal crash, officials with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office…
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UTEP education portal leaves some students locked out of classes on first day of new school year
EL PASO, Texas – The first day of fall semester classes has gotten off to a bumpy start for some UTEP students. Starting at around 9 a.m. Monday,…
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Researchers confirm 1st case of man contracting Covid-19 twice
A 33-year-old man living in Hong Kong had Covid-19 twice this year, according to preliminary research out of China. The pre-print…
Continue Reading 4 virus deaths, 145 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new virus deaths Monday morning. The death toll now stands at 394 in…
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Santa Teresa homeowner charged after allegedly hosting party for 70 people amid Covid restrictions
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — After breaking up a house party in Santa Teresa earlier this month, the Sunland Park Police Department is reminding…
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Las Cruces man shot, wounded
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man was rushed to the hospital after a Sunday shooting, according to the police department. Officers were…
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Propane tank caused central El Paso house fire that filled the night sky with smoke, flames
UPDATE: The El Paso Fire Department confirmed with ABC-7 that a propane tank accidentally caused the house fire in central El Paso that lit up the…
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Dona Ana County has only 4 new virus cases, no deaths
SANTE FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 98 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Sunday. The two…
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El Paso sees no new virus deaths for 1st time in weeks, marking milestone moment
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County’s coronavirus death toll held steady Sunday morning as health officials reported no new fatalities. It marked a…
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Latest missing Fort Hood soldier had reported sexual abuse to Army
KILLEEN, Texas — An Army official indicated a soldier missing from Fort Hood in Texas had transferred units after reporting sexual abuse. Sgt.…
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Homeland Security chief says he has no authority to send agents to poll stations despite Trump’s claim
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s acting secretary on Sunday cast doubt on the department’s authority to send its agents…
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Caught on audio: Trump’s sister says he is a liar & can’t be trusted
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s sister said her brother has “no principles,” “you can’t trust him” and he has been “lying”…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County has 1 of New Mexico’s 4 new virus deaths for 38 total
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Saturday reported 213 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and four additional deaths, one of…
Continue Reading El Paso approaches 400 virus deaths as daily fatalities reported for over a month
EL PASO, Texas — Saturday morning’s news release from the El Paso Department of Public Health started the same way these announcements have every…
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Biden tells ABC News: ‘I would shut country down’ to halt virus spread if scientists recommended it
WASHINGTON, DC — Former Vice President Joe Biden said in an exclusive interview with ABC News on Friday that as president, he would…
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Out-of-work Texans could start seeing extra $300 in unemployment payments next week
AUSTIN, Texas — Unemployed Texans could begin receiving $300 in extra weekly jobless payments as soon as next week, a Texas Workforce Commission…
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Parents can now check virus data on Texas, El Paso childcare centers
EL PASO, Texas– For the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19, parents can now check the cases reported at their children’s childcare…
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Body found in mobile home destroyed by fire in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — A body was found in a mobile home destroyed by fire in Chaparral, according to the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office. The…
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Border Patrol agents in El Paso find abandoned bag in desert with drugs worth about $270K
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents thwarted a drug smuggling attempt Friday and seized illegal drugs with an estimated street value of…
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El Paso International Airport sees departures drop 71%; American Airlines cuts destinations served
EL PASO, Texas – The effects of Covid-19 continue to make themselves apparent in the aviation industry as American Airlines has become the latest…
Continue Reading NM sees 150 new virus cases: Albuquerque area has more than twice as many as Doña Ana County
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Friday reported 150 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to 24,095…
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UTEP adds home football games with Stephen F. Austin, Abilene Christian
EL PASO, Texas – After weeks of opponents falling off of UTEP’s 2020 football schedule, the Miners on Friday have filled some of those voids agreeing…
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Golden State Killer sentenced to life in prison for 26 rapes & slayings
SACRAMENTO, California — A former California police officer dubbed the Golden State Killer told victims Friday hew was “truly sorry” before he…
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Postmaster tells Senate that ballots are top priority, but details no plan
WASHINGTON, DC — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, pressed by senators over campaign season mail disruptions, said Friday he was unaware of some…
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