Youth fuel huge virus spike as El Paso sets all-time daily record with 441 new cases
EL PASO, Texas — Fueled by rapid spread of the coronavirus among those under 40, El Paso public health leaders reported a pandemic record…
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SISD hosting walk-through graduations for seniors
EL PASO, Texas — The Socorro Independent School District has begun holding graduations. They are not like traditional graduation ceremonies, but are…
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El Paso Catholic churches take precautions during scaled back reopening
EL PASO, Texas — On Saturday, in church that can hold up to 1,200 people, 40 people celebrated the sacrament of confirmation in front of three…
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NMSU cuts budget by $20 million as state adjusts to pandemic budget shortfall
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University regents on Saturday approved a revised operation budget that cuts $20 million for fiscal year…
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Cause of west El Paso house fire looks suspicious to investigators
EL PASO, Texas — Investigators said the cause of a west El Paso house fire Saturday evening appeared to be suspicious. The blaze happened about 6:30…
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‘It’s antiquated’: Doña Ana County to eliminate undersheriff position
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Later this year, Doña Ana County will eliminate the position of undersheriff, the sheriff confirmed to ABC-7. “It was just…
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Congressman John Lewis, civil rights icon, dies at 80
ATLANTA, Georgia — John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement whose bloody beating by Alabama state troopers in 1965 helped galvanize…
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El Paso’s ‘Star on the Mountain’ has undergone 80 years of change – with more yet to come
EL PASO, Texas — For 80 years, El Paso’s ‘Star on the Mountain’ has shined a light home for many Borderlanders.  The Texas landmark has seen…
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As El Paso virus hospitalizations rise, city grapples with medical staffing issues
EL PASO, Texas — Hospitalizations in El Paso due to coronavirus may have decreased Friday from 271 to 268, however the number of patients in the ICU…
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El Paso County bringing in mobile morgues as virus death toll grows
EL PASO, Texas — A mobile morgue is now in El Paso, and a second one is on its way due to the high rate of coronavirus deaths here, ABC-7 has…
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City of Las Cruces spends $50K for plexiglass to give bus drivers ‘an extra piece of protection’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The city of Las Cruces has invested tens of thousands of dollars in plexiglass barriers to protect bus drivers during the…
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Texas will allow schools to keep classrooms closed longer than previously ordered
AUSTIN, Texas — Facing growing backlash from teachers, parents and health officials, Texas education officials Friday relaxed a previous order that…
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Dee Margo defends handling of pandemic amid criticism from mayoral challengers
EL PASO, Texas — With coronavirus numbers continuing to climb in the Borderland, ABC-7 asked the challengers vying for El Paso Mayor Dee Margo’s…
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‘An amazing son to have’: Mother of former Las Cruces officer charged with murder speaks out
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Long before his use of a controversial police tactic that took a man’s life, Christopher Smelser’s mother told ABC-7 her…
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Adopt-A-Mom Facebook group raises funds for El Paso mom who lost home in fire
EL PASO, Texas — After the success of the Adopt-a-Senior Facebook page, one El Paso mom took it upon herself to create a similar page – but for…
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‘We were receiving so many desperate phone calls’: El Paso food bank expands home delivery service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Demand for food assistance has surged since the pandemic began, according to the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank.…
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Science is changing regarding Covid-19: Here’s what we know right now
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso is in the middle of a surge of Covid-19 infections. ABC-7 anchor Stephanie Valle spoke to virologist Dr. German Rosas…
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Construction begins at east El Paso site where Amazon distribution center is expected to go
EL PASO, Texas — It could be a prime delivery for the Sun City. Construction has started at an east El Paso site that is proposed to be a new…
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The science behind masks: UMC experiment shows face covering prevents droplet spread
EL PASO, Texas — While the politics behind face coverings is divisive, most medical experts agree the science behind masks is clear. ABC-7 put masks…
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Hundreds of El Pasoans wait hours for virus tests due to snafu
EL PASO, Texas — Hundreds were forced to wait in line for eight hours and hundreds others were turned away for Covid-19 testing at two test sites in…
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Abbott says ‘no shutdown coming’ in Texas despite virus surge
HOUSTON, Texas — As the number of coronavirus cases in Texas continues to rise and hospitals grow more crowded, Gov. Greg Abbott said…
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Las Cruces City Hall worker becomes 2nd city employee to contract virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — ABC-7 confirmed an employee working at Las Cruces city hall tested positive for Covid-19 and has been isolated for eight…
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‘It’s in our hands’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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El Paso recording studio creates virtual summer concert series
EL PASO, Texas — From Chalk The Block to Neon Desert, many events that host local bands were cancelled due to Covid-19, but that doesn’t mean the…
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Fired Las Cruces officer now faces murder charge in chokehold death as AG takes over case
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico’s attorney general is taking over the prosecution of a former Las Cruces police officer who used a deadly…
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El Paso’s deadliest virus day: 14 new deaths, 340 more cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Health Department reported a record 14 new coronavirus deaths Thursday. The death toll now stands at 173. The…
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RV sales are surging; Anthony business says manufacturers can’t keep up
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus pandemic has kept many families inside their homes for extended time for months. Now, as summer continues,…
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Charlie Minn’s documentary film titled ‘915’ offers disturbing look at Walmart shooting
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been nearly a year since the Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooting claimed the lives of 23 people.For months, director Charlie…
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101-year-old El Paso man who narrowly escaped Spanish Flu, survived WWII, dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso family is mourning the loss of an adorned husband, father and grandfather. Daniel Fernandez Sr. died at the age of…
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