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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Socorro ISD extends spring break through April 6 to limit virus spread
SOCORRO, Texas — The Socorro Independent School District is expanding its spring break in an effort to help limit the spread of coronavirus. Classes…
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EPCC won’t resume classes until March 30 to help reduce virus risk
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Community College announced classes after spring break won’t resume until March 30 in an effort to help reduce the…
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President Trump declares national emergency due to coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing…
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Texas governor declares state of disaster as virus spreads to state’s big cities
DALLAS, Texas — Texas’ governor declared a state of disaster Friday as the coronavirus pandemic spread to all of the state’s biggest cities.…
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Wife of the University of Texas president tests positive for coronavirus
AUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas President Gregory Fenves and his family are now in self-isolation after his wife, Carmel, tested positive for…
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New Mexico governor advises families to prepare for extended school closures
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Students picked up laptop computers and books Friday from school to settle into life at home without public gatherings for…
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LIVE blog: Latest coronavirus updates from across the nation & world
Today’s biggest developments: the latest news, context and analysis on the novel…
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New Mexico now confirms 10 cases of coronavirus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — As of Friday, 10 people now have confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Department…
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Shoppers rush to east El Paso Costco store to stock up in wake of virus, creating long lines and low supplies
EL PASO, Texas — With the spreading coronavirus comes fears, and lots of stockpiling. Long lines outside the doors and into the parking lot of an…
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New Mexico State expanding spring break to 2 weeks amid virus concerns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is expanding its spring break by an additional week in an effort to reduce the potential spread…
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Cirque du Soleil cancels remaining El Paso performances due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Cirque du Soleil announced Friday morning that all remaining performances of ‘OVO’ from March 13 to 15 at the UTEP Don Haskins…
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Texas Gov. Abbott resists making calls on cancelling events due to virus
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t making decisions on canceling public gatherings in response to the coronavirus outbreak, even as…
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All New Mexico public schools canceled for the next 3 weeks on virus fears
SANTA FE, New Mexico — All New Mexico public schools K-12 have been canceled, starting Monday, for three weeks. The school closure announcement was…
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