Nearly 60% of El Paso households have responded to the 2020 census
EL PASO, Texas — Despite the pandemic, the 2020 census count is continuing. The population count, which takes place every ten years, is necessary…
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‘I am in shock’: Fabens seniors pose for group graduation photo without social distancing or masks
FABENS, Texas — May graduations have been canceled to prevent the spread of Covid-19, but one photo surfacing on social media shows seniors at…
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El Paso partnership with UTEP, TTHSC may add capacity to process 1,000 virus tests a day
EL PASO, Texas — With El Paso City Council approving a partnership with UTEP and Texas Tech Health Science Center, officials soon expect the wait…
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U.S. death toll from virus officially surpasses 100,000
HARTFORD, Conncticut — The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the best…
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‘Always there for each other’: Border Patrol stages emotional El Paso graduation parade
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has covered numerous birthday and graduation parades throughout the coronavirus pandemic, but perhaps none more emotional…
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Nearly 10% of El Paso virus deaths, three-dozen cases tied to state-run veterans home
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 10% of all of El Paso’s coronavirus-related deaths have involved residents at a state-run veterans home in the city,…
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SpaceX’s historic astronaut launch postponed until Saturday due to stormy weather
UPDATE: CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Bad weather on Wednesday afternoon postponed the first launch of NASA astronauts from Florida in nine years. The…
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Gov. Abbott says surge response in Panhandle shows Texas can handle virus flare-ups
AMARILLO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott and state and local health officials expressed confidence Wednesday that they have made major progress in…
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El Paso expects to complete nursing home virus testing Wednesday; 216 cases so far
EL PASO, Texas — In mid-May, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed that local fire departments assist health departments to test all residents and staff…
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City of El Paso’s CEO details gloomy economic outlook in wake of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — City of El Paso Chief Financial Officer Robert Cortinas spoke and answered questions for about an hour on Tuesday as he led part of…
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How to prevent separation anxiety in pets as you head back to the office after Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — As businesses slowly begin to open back up, many employees will be transitioning from working at home to working in the office…
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Nail-biting video shows brown bear following child on family hike
An Italian family’s mountain hike took a hair-raising turn after a brown bear followed a child down a mountain path during a day out. In a…
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Doña Ana County face mask mandate approved 3-2 by commissioners after long debate
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After more than two hours of heated debate from Doña Ana County Commissioners and the public’s email input, commissioners…
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4 police officers fired after death of black man seen pinned down
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after…
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White House says Trump ‘wants to see society reopened’ but we must do so safely
WASHINGTON, DC — White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Tuesday afternoon urged Americans to follow social distancing guidelines from the…
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El Paso financial planner offers advice on managing your money during the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Millions of Americans have lost their jobs and others have seen their 401k accounts plummet. Despite this, an El Paso certified…
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Fallen Las Cruces soldier honored by his family at Fort Bliss ceremony
FORT BLISS, Texas — Millions have sacrificed their lives fighting for our country, and Memorial Day is a day to honor those brave men and women. On…
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Social distancing a top priority as El Paso parks and trails open back up
EL PASO, Texas — As many popular parks and trails open back up around El Paso, the state has put a plan in place to help rangers handle the high…
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‘This is like therapy’: After months indoors, El Pasoans and Las Cruceans flock to Caballo Lake
CABALLO LAKE, New Mexico — After weeks indoors, El Paso residents Raul Herrera and Vinnie Malcolm bought jet skis, crossed state lines and enjoyed…
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11-year-old east El Paso boy stands tall in reminding all about Memorial Day’s true meaning
EL PASO, Texas — Standing tall and full of pride for his country, a boy in far east El Paso was reminding everyone Monday about the true meaning…
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WATCH: Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
FORT BLISS, Texas — The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Bliss National Cemetery saw changes to tradition, much like occurred at Arlington…
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President Trump lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery amid pandemic precautions
WASHINGTON, DC — After two days of playing golf, President Donald Trump made a Memorial Day appearance at Arlington National Cemetery, where he…
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National Guard at El Paso nursing facility tied to potential virus spike as city releases case cluster data
EL PASO, Texas — Texas National Guard soldiers were present Sunday at a nursing home where El Paso’s latest spike in coronavirus cases may be…
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El Paso kindergarten class has special graduation ceremony
EL PASO, Texas — Like many classes all over the country, teacher Leslie Borak’s kindergarten students were sent home early and had not been able to…
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Cliff Tucker Memorial Basketball Tourney scratched due to pandemic, but scholarship fund continues
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been nearly two years since former Chapin High School star athlete Cliff Tucker was killed in a crash on Memorial Day 2018.…
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Sunday Moment: ‘I wish I can hug you and tell you thank you,’ El Paso 2nd grader writes letter to his teacher during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 put a halt to many college and high school graduations this year, but it’s not only high school and college seniors who…
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Abbott tells ABC-7 he’s monitoring El Paso’s hospital status to evaluate if more re-opening can occur
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told ABC-7 that he’ll be speaking with El Paso’s mayor and county judge next week to again examine the…
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AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott says that Texas is working to have the college football season start on time, with at least some fans in…
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‘He’s not by himself’: Youngest survivor of Aug. 3 El Paso mass shooting turns 1-year-old
EL PASO, Texas — Nine months ago, an El Paso mother and father died shielding their infant son from a mass shooter. This weekend, baby Paul Gilbert…
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Horse Racing at Ruidoso Downs marks return to live sports
RUIDOSO, New Mexico – The grandstands at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack are empty as the horses take their mark. There’s only a handful of racetracks open…
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