New Mexico orders limits to restaurant, bar occupancy as virus cases rise
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus and the governor again said Sunday that she expects that number to…
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Emergency shutdown declared for entire Socorro Independent School District due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — An emergency shutdown for the entire Socorro Independent School District has been ordered by Superintendent Jose Espinoza.…
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School closures in Borderland due to coronavirus concerns
Here’s a roundup of all the Borderland region school closures due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES University…
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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino closing for 3 weeks; Derby now canceled
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Just 3 days after an announcement that the race would run without fans, the 2020 Sunland Derby has officially been…
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YISD to now extend time off until April 6 as virus precaution
EL PASO, Texas — The Ysleta Independent School District announced Sunday that it would now extend time off for students until April 6 due to…
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4 stabbed – including 2 kids – at Midland Sam’s Club; man charged with attempted murder
MIDLAND, Texas — A man who allegedly stabbed four people, including two children, at a Midland Sam’s Club was charged with attempted capital murder…
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Canutillo ISD now extends break through April 6 out of virus caution
CANUTILLO, Texas — The Canutillo Independent School District is now expanding its spring break until Apr. 6 in an effort to reduce the potential…
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Fabens ISD extends closing until Apr. 6 due to coronavirus
FABENS, Texas — The Fabens Independent School District is extending its break for students like other districts in El Paso County are doing. The…
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Las Palmas Del Sol restricting El Paso hospital visitors in virus response
EL PASO, Texas — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is restricting visitors at all its facilities in response to the novel coronavirus. The…
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EPISD now extends spring break through April 6 out of virus caution
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced that students will receive an extended three-week spring break beginning on…
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San Eli ISD extends school break further, students won’t return until Apr. 6 due to virus
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — The San Elizario Independent School District is now further extending their time off around spring break due to concerns over…
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El Paso Health Department changing to 7-day a week virus testing after being closed weekends
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Health Department announced Saturday night that it will begin 7-day a week operations for coronavirus testing after the…
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Clint ISD now expands student break until Apr. 6 over virus concern
CLINT, Texas — The Clint Independent School District has opted to expand the time off for students on spring break for two additional weeks. The…
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Walmart stores ending 24-hour service to clean, restock amid coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Walmart is ending 24-hour service at its stores in the Borderland and across the U.S. starting Sunday in order to be able to clean…
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Latest count puts Texas coronavirus cases at 62, including a man in El Paso
AUSTIN, Texas — The new coronavirus continues popping up throughout Texas and at least 62 people have now tested positive, according to the latest…
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3 more New Mexicans test positive for coronavirus; now 13 total cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has 13 confirmed cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and the governor said Saturday that she expects…
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Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president’s personal physician. The White…
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U.S. government says immigrants can seek coronavirus care without fear
PHOENIX, Arizona — The U.S. government says a new rule disqualifying more people from green cards if they use government benefits will not apply to…
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Sen. Cruz extends his self-quarantine, criticizes Trump administration’s handling of virus testing
HOUSTON, Texas — Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas announced that he will now extend his self-quarantine until March 17 after “a second…
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U.S. House passes bi-partisan virus relief bill: Free testing, paid sick leave
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic-controlled U.S. House, with President Donald Trump’s support, early Saturday passed a bill to provide free…
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City of El Paso confirms 1st coronavirus case: Man in his 40s recovering from it
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso officials confirmed Friday night the first case of coronavirus in the city. They said a man in his 40s tested positive for…
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Tornado destroys west Texas RV park, at least 3 injured
ORLA, Texas — An apparent tornado touched down Friday night near the small west Texas town of Orla, destroying a recreational vehicle park and…
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Mexico may restrict border crossings due to growing U.S. cases of coronavirus
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican health officials, worried about how the coronavirus could spread from the U.S. to Mexico, are considering border…
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U.S. coronavirus deaths now hit 50, with confirmed cases in virtually every state
SAN FRANCISCO, California — The U.S. now has 50 coronavirus deaths, and cases in all but one state. California’s sixth death from the disease,…
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El Paso Catholic schools extend spring break until March 30 as virus caution
EL PASO, Texas — The Diocese of El Paso announced it is extending the already-scheduled spring break for an additional week at the city’s Catholic…
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Country star Dwight Yoakam postpones El Paso concert due to coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Country music legend Dwight Yoakam announced he’s postponing his Saturday night concert in El Paso at the Abraham Chavez Theatre…
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Sunland Derby horse race will run with no spectators due to virus concerns
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Officials announced that the Sunland Derby horse race will still take place, but it will be held with any audience at the…
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El Paso mayor declares state of emergency due to virus, but no confirmed cases yet
EL PASO, Texas — The city and county of El Paso declared a state of emergency Friday due to the coronavirus outbreak. Mayor Dee Margo said the…
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All events at the El Paso County Coliseum postponed indefinitely to limit virus cases
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Coliseum announced Friday it was postponing all events there indefinitely to help limit possible exposure and…
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Tornado Watch issued for portions of Texas & New Mexico until 9 p.m.
EL PASO, Texas — The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. Friday for the eastern counties of the ABC-7 viewing area. The…
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