ABC-7 wins regional Edward R. Murrow Award
EL PASO, Texas — KVIA-TV ABC-7 has been honored with one of the most respected awards in journalism, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for its…
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Virus peak predicted soon in Juarez; death toll grows by 10, cases by 25
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The medical director for the northern zone of Mexico predicted Tuesday that the state of Chihuahua and the city of Juarez…
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El Paso City Council approves new ‘cite & release’ marijuana policy
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Tuesday approved a new policy for the handling of those found in possession of marijuana. Council voted 7-0…
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Man killed in head-on crash he triggered in northeast El Paso that left 2 others hospitalized
EL PASO, Texas — A man was killed after his car veered into on-coming traffic and crashed head-on into a minivan Monday afternoon along a northeast…
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El Paso police officer hurt after crashing motorcycle while trying to catch speeder on Loop 375
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso police officer crashed his police motorcycle while trying to catch up to a speeder and was seriously injured Tuesday…
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3 children home alone die in late night Juárez house fire
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Three children were killed in a raging house fire late Monday night in a south Juárez neighborhood, authorities said.…
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County judge asks governor to halt re-opening of El Paso until virus curve flattens
EL PASO, Texas — County Judge Ricardo Samaniego has asked the governor to halt the further re-opening of businesses in El Paso until the coronavirus…
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Body of southern New Mexico woman missing for months found in car submerged in lake
SIERRA COUNTY, New Mexico – An SUV containing the body of a southern New Mexico woman who had been missing for five months was pulled from Elephant…
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Horizon man arrested for Walmart threat faces firearms charges after FBI says it found arsenal of guns
HORIZON CITY, Texas — A 29-year-old Horizon City man accused of making online threats that included a photo of a weapon and a reference to El Paso…
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Only 8 new El Paso virus cases, but hospitalizations remain high; city extends emergency ordinance
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported just eight new coronavirus cases on Monday evening, marking the first day in a…
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Trump says federal government will spend $11 billion to boost state testing efforts
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump announced Monday that the federal government will begin distributing $11 billion from the latest relief bill to…
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Texas to test everyone in nursing homes as state’s coronavirus deaths rise to 1,100
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered coronavirus testing for all Texas nursing home residents and staff after the White House urged…
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SWAT standoff unfolds in central El Paso neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas — A police standoff that had unfolded in a central El Paso neighborhood came to an end late Monday afternoon. The El Paso Police…
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Dona Ana County now has 245 virus infections; Otero County ICE facility outbreak hits 30 cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Monday announced another 24 coronavirus cases in Dona Ana County, pushing the county’s…
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$2,000 reward offered to identify shooter who gunned down Las Cruces businessman along street
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A $2,000 reward was offered Monday as police sought leads in the weekend death of a Las Cruces businessman who was gunned…
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El Paso motorcylist dies after crashing into a car, then being run over by truck on I-10
EL PASO, Texas — A motorcyclist has died from injuries he suffered after he crashed into the rear of a car and then was struck by truck, El Paso…
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White House directs everyone to wear face masks in the West Wing
WASHINGTON, DC — A new White House policy was distributed to staff Monday directing them to wear masks at all times while working in the West Wing.…
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White House wants virus testing of all nursing home residents & staff in next 2 weeks
WASHINGTON, DC — With deaths mounting at the nation’s nursing homes, the White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and…
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MLB owners OK plan to start season in July in ballparks without fans
NEW YORK, NY — Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the…
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El Paso woman killed, infant hospitalized after car hydroplanes on Mother’s Day
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman was killed and her infant child and boyfriend were injured after their car hydroplaned off a wet road into a…
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El Paso police say woman died in crash after speeding away from scene of another crash
EL PASO, Texas — A motorist died in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend at a busy intersection in west El Paso moments after speeding away from…
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Juarez virus cases surpass 500 mark, deaths hold at 113
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Juarez surpassed a milestone mark on Monday as the death toll held steady,…
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Those without virus symptoms may now get tested at 4 new mobile sites in El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso Fire Chief Mario D’Agostino told City Council on Monday morning that people who are asymptomatic – meaning they show no signs of any…
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El Paso County Commissioners discuss virus testing capacity
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Commissioners Court met Monday to discuss the county’s coronavirus testing capacity. Chief Jorge Rodriguez of…
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New Mexico woman, 105, who beat 1918 flu, has coronavirus
GALLUP, New Mexico — A 105-year-old New Mexico woman who beat back the 1918 flu that killed millions, including her mother and infant sister, is…
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El Paso reports another virus death and 18 new cases; governor sends in rapid response team
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Sunday reported one new coronavirus death, bringing the total number of deaths…
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Doña Ana County responsible for nearly 25% of all new virus cases in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County accounted for nearly a quarter of all new coronavirus cases reported Sunday by New Mexico state health…
Continue Reading More than 1,000 new virus cases, 39 more deaths in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas health officials on Sunday reported more than 1,000 new cases of coronavirus and 39 additional deaths due to Covid-19, the…
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1 dead, 6 hospitalized after Sunland Park traffic crash
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A four-vehicle crash in Sunland Park late Saturday night killed one woman and injured six other people, state police…
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Juárez now has 113 virus deaths, but officials warning of spike in Chihuahua city
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The death toll from the coronavirus in Juarez grew by one person on Sunday to 113, Chihuahua state health officials said.…
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