El Paso sees 5 new virus deaths; active cases just above 35k, 20% are kids
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported five new Covid-19 deaths and 481 additional cases on Saturday morning, for a cumulative total of…
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Property owner opposition said to kill El Paso historic district including Duranguito
UPDATE, Jan. 22: An El Paso attorney maintained Friday that plans to have a historic district downtown that includes the Duranguito neighborhood are…
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Man faces federal charge in high-speed chase of stolen El Paso gas tanker into NM
UPDATE, Jan. 22: A Chaparral man who allegedly carjacked a gas tanker truck from University Medical Center, and then led police on a high-speed chase…
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UTEP undertakes high-tech effort to sanitize Don Haskins Center amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Socially distant seating prevents contact at the Don Haskins Center, but UTEP staff still has to keep the arena sanitized. To do…
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Immunize El Paso will partner with SISD to offer a drive-thru vaccination site
EL PASO, Texas — Immunize El Paso announced Friday that it will partner with the Socorro Independent School District to expand Covid-19 vaccine…
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Body found on San Elizario road ID’d; teen fell out of a pickup, then struck by car
UPDATE, Jan. 22: El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies have now identified Jonathan Eliel Castillo, 18, as the person whose body was discovered last…
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State Sen. César Blanco of El Paso talks priorities as leaders unveil budget plans
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Tribune held interviews Friday with three new members of the Texas Senate: César Blanco, D-El Paso; Roland…
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UTEP to begin vaccinating students, staff after getting 1st shipment of doses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso has received its first shipment of the Covid-19 vaccine. The university received nearly…
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12 virus deaths, more than 500 cases added in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 12 coronavirus-related deaths and 525 new cases Friday morning. All 12 of…
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Bracing for a new migrant surge, El Paso seeks fed help
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced two significant immigration changes in the first day of the Biden administration…
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El Paso launches new vaccine sign-up website; 10,000 more doses on way
UPDATE: After unveiling a new online registration system to sign-up for conronavirus vaccinations, El Paso officials on Thursday afternoon announced…
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Slick road conditions lead to traffic crashes, backups on I-10 in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Rain-slicked road conditions led to multiple vehicle crashes along Interstate 10 through El Paso on Thursday afternoon, leading to…
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El Paso police lay to rest detective who died on duty at headquarters
UPDATE, Jan. 21: Funeral services were held Thursday for an El Paso police detective who died on-duty after “having a medical emergency at…
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‘It’s going to be with us for at least another 6 months’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the Department of…
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Anthony ISD leader says school nurse has ‘become the most important person during this pandemic’
Anthony, Texas (KVIA) — As school campuses reopen to more students in the Borderland, some staff members have been thrust into roles that put…
Continue Reading 18 virus deaths, 531 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 18 coronavirus-related deaths and 531 new cases Thursday morning. The…
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El Paso prepares for ‘possible migrant surge’ amid Biden immigration policy changes
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city leaders said late Wednesday they were coordinating with federal immigration enforcement agencies to “prepare for a…
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SISD to allow teachers to return to remote instruction after virus hospitalization rate rises
EL PASO, Texas — The Covid-19 hospitalization rate in the El Paso region was back above 20% on Wednesday, causing Socorro Independent School…
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El Pasoans look back at former President Trump’s time in office with very mixed views
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just four years ago, the ‘Make America Great Again’ movement helped former President Donald Trump pull off an improbable…
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El Paso firefighters lay to rest retired officer, chaplain who died recently
UPDATE, Jan. 20: The El Paso Fire Department laid to rest retired Lt. and Chaplain Ruben Flores during an emotional funeral service on Wednesday…
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Nearly 1,000 missing UTEP virus vaccines now to arrive on Thursday
UPDATE, Jan. 20: A shipping snafu over the MLK holiday that left UTEP without an expected shipment of nearly 1,000 coronavirus vaccine doses has been…
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Power completely restored to thousands after transmission line outage in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric said it had completely restored service just before 11 a.m. Wednesday to thousands who lost power after an…
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Women and girls are wearing pearls and Converse to honor Vice President Harris
WASHINGTON, DC — Wednesday’s inauguration was chock-full of sobering firsts. It’s beset by the Covid-19 pandemic, threats of…
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New details emerge in 5 arrests for pair of San Elizario kidnappings
UPDATE, Jan. 19: SAN ELIZARIO, Texas – New details have emerged in court documents in the case of five people who were arrested and charged in…
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El Paso law enforcement agencies say they’re prepared for any local threats during inauguration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The United States remained on high alert for the presidential Inauguration Day after the recent riot at the U.S. Capitol.…
Continue Reading El Paso surpasses 1,600 virus-related deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced nine new coronavirus-related deaths and 444 new cases Wednesday morning.…
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El Paso health leaders prepare for phase 2 of vaccinations, including teachers & jail inmates
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials have started anticipating the move to the next phase of Covid-19 vaccinations, making it available to more…
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FBI probes several El Pasoans who may have taken part in Capitol riot
EL PASO, Texas — A recent surge of activity among nationalist and white supremacy groups has kept intelligence agencies busy working to ensure a…
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High wind causes damage across west El Paso, with rain to follow
EL PASO, Texas — Strong winds whipped through El Paso on Tuesday, creating damage in the different parts of the city. According to the…
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Longtime Big 12 football replay official Gene Semko doubles as El Paso divorce lawyer
EL PASO, Texas — Monday through Thursday, Gene Semko reviews cases as a divorce attorney from his offices in Downtown El Paso. But on Saturdays in…
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