El Paso adds 2 virus testing sites, now scheduling appointments online
EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso is teaming up with several partners to open two new Covid-19 testing sites starting Wednesday. One site is…
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ABC-7 poll finds 60% of El Pasoans approved of local coronavirus response prior to surge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV) — A majority of TV news viewers in El Paso County believe local health and city officials have responded to the coronavirus…
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El Paso woman volunteers to be infected to help find Covid vaccine
EL PASO, Texas — As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc and cost lives all across the world, thousands of volunteers are stepping up and volunteering…
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EPISD, SISD boards approve online learning extension through Nov. 6
UPDATE: Socorro Independent School District trustees on Tuesday evening approved an extension to remote learning for students through Nov. 6,…
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EPISD superintendent, former board president accused of fraud in California lawsuit
SAN DIEGO, California — The superintendent of El Paso’s largest school district and a former school board president have been sued in California…
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El Paso’s contact-tracing effectiveness questioned by county commissioner
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioner David Stout is frustrated over what he calls a lack of contact tracing being done by the El Paso…
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El Paso’s Day of Dead celebration going virtual because of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso’s Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration is going virtual this year because of the pandemic.…
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22-year-old faces murder charge for northeast El Paso stabbings
UPDATE, Oct. 20: Police on Tuesday announced the filing of a murder charge against a 22-year-old El Paso man who allegedly stabbed several victims,…
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Tacotote closes original El Paso location, but seeking new location in Sun City
EL PASO, Texas – Tacotote has closed its first El Paso location and is looking for its next location for its newest restaurant. Tacotote closed its…
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Coveted collection of choice bourbon up for auction to benefit El Paso food bank
EL Paso, Texas — Bourbon lovers in the Borderland, listen up. WB Liquors and Wine is holding an online auction for a flight of the highly coveted…
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East El Paso woman dies from injuries in car crash just minutes down the street from her home
UPDATE, Oct. 20: Police said a 50-year-old El Paso woman has died from injuries in a traffic crash that occurred just minutes down the street from…
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Virus hospitalizations soar to 565 in El Paso; 3 new deaths announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced three new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. It brings the death…
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When should you get tested for Covid-19? El Paso infectious disease expert has the answer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Testing negative for Covid-19 too soon after exposure to someone infected might not mean you’re virus-free, according to…
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Community Champions: EPCC Philosophy Club recognized for philanthropic work
EL PASO, Texas — Face masks and philosophy. That might not seem like a combo that naturally fits. But for members of El Paso Community College’s…
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1 out of every 3 El Pasoans in hospital has Covid-19; top doctor cites ‘uncontrollable’ spread
EL PASO, Texas — City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza late Monday said the “uncontrollable” spread of Covid-19 in El Paso has led to a…
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Court records suggest strip club spat led to Fort Bliss captain’s murder
EL PASO, Texas – New court documents obtained by ABC-7 show jealousy as a possible motive in the murder of a Fort Bliss Army captain who was rammed…
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El Paso among top 10 counties in Texas for 2020 Census response
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Commissioners were given some good news on Monday when they heard from the El Paso Census Action Team about the…
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‘I don’t even know how to write a check’: Candidate stays in El Paso race despite bad checks arrest
EL PASO, Texas— Shawn Nixon says he’s been framed. Nixon, a 21-year-old candidate running for El Paso City Council District 4, spoke to ABC-7 on…
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Viral Facebook post shows how a simple act of El Paso kindness can go a long way
EL PASO, Texas — During these challenging times Mara Huerta, an El Paso single mom of two, tries to show her young boys that despite what’s…
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‘Dire situation’: Active El Paso virus cases along with hospital, ICU & ventilator patients all set records
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s top doctor said the county faces a “very dire situation right now” as it set all-time highs Monday for active infections…
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Large fire burns at motel on Montana in central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – A fire broke out early Monday morning at a motel in central El Paso. The fire department said it happened at the Montana Motel,…
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U.S. & Mexico border-crossing limits now extended through Nov. 21
WASHINGTON, DC — Travel restrictions on the United States’ shared borders with Mexico and Canada have been extended through Nov. 21 due to…
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IDEA Public Schools extends virtual learning in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — IDEA Public Schools has delayed the start of in-person classes for students on El Paso campuses. Students whose families…
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Car flips over after collision at west El Paso intersection
EL PASO, Texas — Two cars collided at a busy west El Paso intersection Sunday night, causing one of the vehicles to flip over onto its top. The…
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El Paso great-grandma celebrates 100th birthday with parade
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso great-grandmother didn’t let the pandemic stop her centennial birthday party. “She woke up this morning and said, ‘Did I…
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About 20% of all El Paso voters cast ballots in 1st week of early voting
EL PASO, Texas — Roughly 20%, or one out of five, of all registered voters in El Paso County cast ballots during the just-concluded first week of…
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City of El Paso offering free flu shots at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas — As the number of active Covid-19 cases continue to rise every day in El Paso, controlling the virus is proving to be…
Continue Reading El Paso’s active virus cases top all-time high of 8,000; record numbers hospitalized & in ICUs
EL PASO, Texas — For the 12th day running, El Paso County set a new record high for active coronavirus cases, exceeding 8,000 on Sunday morning. The…
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‘Stand with Estela’ Fund to offer free flu shots, mammograms
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso women have the opportunity to get free flue shots and mammograms next week, thanks to Albertsons and the Stand with Estela…
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Bishop who presided over Aug. 3 shooting victim’s funeral seen worldwide dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — A long-time El Paso bishop who presided over an Aug. 3 shooting victim’s funeral that drew worldwide attention has died of Covid-19…
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