63-year-old man killed in car crash at east El Paso intersection
EL PASO, Texas — A 63-year-old man died after suffering a medical condition and crashing his car at an east El Paso intersection late Tuesday night,…
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Victim hospitalized in serious condition after being rescued from the Rio Grande near Zaragoza Bridge
EL PASO, Texas — A person was hospitalized in serious condition after being pulled late Tuesday night from the water of the Rio Grande. That person…
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El Paso hospitals prepare for virus crisis with new safety procedures while awaiting more test kits
El PASO, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spent over an hour Tuesday speaking with top hospital administrators and CEO’s from El Paso and beyond on…
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El Paso health chief orders bars shut down, restaurants restricted county-wide due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Dr. Hector Ocaranza with the El Paso City/County Department of Public Health issued an order Tuesday shutting down bars,…
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Fort Bliss says over 400 soldiers quarantined, ‘Stop Movement’ order in effect
FORT BLISS, Texas — In a live-streamed town hall meeting Tuesday night, leadership at Fort Bliss said more than 400 soldiers were under quarantine -…
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With school canceled, some Las Cruces daycare providers close – but others remain open despite virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With thousands of New Mexico students out of school for weeks, daycare providers must make the difficult decision to…
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Horse trainers, competitors have economic worries if Sunland Park Racetrack shutdown lasts long
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The silence is deafening at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishman shutdown all casino and…
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Joe Biden projected winner of Arizona, Florida & Illinois primaries
WASHINGTON, DC — ABC News projected that Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona on Tuesday night, increasingly pulling away…
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Gov. Abbott activates National Guard, talks with hospitals as Texas sees 2 virus deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hosted a video conference with Texas hospitals on Tuesday to talk about the spread of the coronavirus amid…
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Las Vegas to shut down at Noon Wednesday after Nevada governor orders casino closures
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Nevada’s governor ordered a month-long closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses like bars, movie theaters and gyms…
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White House looking to send checks to Americans ‘immediately’ for coronavirus relief
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic…
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New Mexico restaurant owners ‘trying not to freak out’ as they scramble to comply with limits on guests
MESILLA, New Mexico – During a normally busy lunch hour at Chala’s Wood Fire Grill in Mesilla, the bar sat empty and customers were forced to dine…
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Las Cruces makes public transportation free during coronavirus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In an effort to minimize the contact between drivers and riders during the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Las Cruces has…
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El Paso gyms urge precautions in wake of coronavirus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Public places and businesses are closing down or changing protocols across the country. In Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti has…
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Special virus precautions taken at El Paso preschool that serves kids with Down syndrome
EL PASO, Texas — With the coronavirus affecting students of all ages all over the country, one school in the Borderland has to take extra…
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El Paso food bank puts out volunteer call amid food need during virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — It is an all hands on deck situation for the largest food bank in El Paso. The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger food bank has issued a…
Continue Reading Governor says more virus infections expected as confirmed Texas cases reach 69
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The number of Texans testing positive for the new coronavirus is likely to dramatically rise as the state’s testing capacity…
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City of Socorro declares emergency due to virus, closes court and community centers
SOCORRO, Texas — The City of Socorro held a press conference on Monday afternoon at Council Chambers regarding the city’s response to the…
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El Paso City Council holds special meeting on virus outbreak; city daycare & preschool closing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council held a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the coronavirus outbreak. The meeting came one day…
Continue Reading Trump calls on Americans to cease hoarding supplies; U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid virus fears
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Americans to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies, while one of the nation’s most…
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City of El Paso confirms 2nd coronavirus case: Man in his 40s hospitalized
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials said Sunday they had confirmed a second case of coronavirus infection in the city. The latest patient is a…
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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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YWCA extending their services as El Paso area schools extend spring break
EL PASO, Texas — The YWCA is extending it’s services as thousands of school kids will be off for the next coming weeks for spring break. Earlier…
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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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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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UTEP’s president says no school until March 30, many classes to shift online, graduation ceremonies delayed
UPDATE: UTEP will postpone spring Commencement ceremonies. Graduating students will still receive their degrees as scheduled, but the ceremonies will…
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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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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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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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Dallas bans big gatherings after 5 new virus cases occur – including 2 victims hospitalized
DALLAS, Texas — Officials have announced a ban on gatherings and events of more than 500 people in Dallas County in an attempt to stop the…
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