Operation HOPE hosts annual Easter baskets & food giveaway for hundreds of El Pasoans
El Paso, Texas — The Easter holiday was in full effect as Operation HOPE’s annual Easter giveaway held Saturday in coordination with the El Paso…
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Half-dozen more Covid-19 deaths reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials on Saturday reported six additional deaths due to Covid-19 and 142 additional cases. The latest…
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Horizon City woman raising funds for elderly neighbor burned out of mobile home
HORIZON CITY, Texas — An elderly woman’s entire mobile home was engulfed in flames last weekend and was unable to be salvaged. The mobile home was…
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Fort Bliss blacklists some El Paso businesses, declares them off-limits for soldiers
EL PASO, Texas — Fort Bliss says it is now taking steps to keep their soldiers safe. As part of Operation Ironclad, military officials tell ABC-7…
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Ascarate Park to be closed for Easter to prevent chance of virus spread
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County is closing Ascarate Park on the Easter Sunday holiday in an effort to prevent coronavirus spread, officials said.…
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Some Texas & Borderland students may skip STAAR tests this year
EL PASO, Texas — Parents, in the Borderland and across Texas, of elementary and middle schoolers in virtual learning who don’t want their children…
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Cincinnati District bar troubles dominate EPPD town hall meeting
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Police Department held the first in a series of town hall meetings with the various command posts across the…
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El Paso sees 5 virus deaths, youngest victim in 30s, as active cases increase once again
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced five new coronavirus-related deaths and 154 new cases Friday morning. The…
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Mountain rescuers warn to ‘be prepared’ on El Paso trails because ‘the weather can turn out here’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With temperatures rising and Covid-19 cases falling, more Borderland residents will be venturing out on local hiking trails.…
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Half-dozen guns seized in just over a month at El Paso International Airport
EL PASO, Texas — An increase in travel is leading to an increase in contraband at the El Paso International Airport. In the time frame from Feb. 19…
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Police arrest estranged wife of northeast El Paso shooting victim, charge her with his murder
UPDATE, April 1: The estranged wife of northeast El Paso shooting victim Laithe Marra has been arrested and charged with his February murder,…
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‘It’s really been an eye-opening year’: Final weekly check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This is the final installment of ABC-7’s Weekly Check-in with a doctor on the frontlines of the pandemic. Reporter Mauricio…
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5 El Paso men arrested by DPS after online child sex solicitation sting
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety special agents arrested five men stemming from an online child sex sting operation in the El Paso…
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El Paso infectious disease expert chimes in as vaccine companies test shots in children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Clinical trial results released Wednesday showed Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine is effective in adolescents ages 12 to…
Continue Reading 8 virus deaths, 209 new cases reported in El Paso
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced eight new coronavirus-related deaths and 209 new cases Wednesday morning.…
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EPISD offers night school for students falling behind with remote learning
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso School District has seen a severe increase in the failing rate for students due to remote learning – and in order to…
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New migrant facilities bringing hundreds of jobs to Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — With the recent increase of migrants and unaccompanied children crossing the border from Mexico into the U.S., new migrant…
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78-year-old El Pasoan dies from injuries in crash that shut down Railroad Drive for hours
EL PASO, Texas — A 78-year-old man has died from injuries he suffered in a traffic crash that shut down a northeast El Paso roadway for six hours…
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Escobar says poverty, violence & climate change responsible for migrant surge at border
EL PASO, Texas — The increasing number of migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border can be explained by poverty, violence and climate…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 17 more virus deaths, increases pandemic total to 2,400
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 17 new coronavirus-related deaths and 277 new cases Wednesday morning. The…
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El Paso County to give 1,500 vaccine shots on first-come, first-served basis in Vinton area on Thursday
EL PASO, Texas — An estimated 1,500 doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine will be available for El Pasoans in the Vinton area on…
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El Paso isn’t seeing surge in virus cases, but community not yet in the clear
EL PASO, Texas — Parts of the country are currently seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases. While El Paso is trending downward, the Borderland isn’t in…
Continue Reading 500 unaccompanied migrant boys arrive at Fort Bliss facility
EL PASO, Texas — On Tuesday, 500 unaccompanied boys arrived at the migrant facility on Fort Bliss, according to officials with the U.S. Department…
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All you need to know to get a Covid vaccine in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Most of you reading this are now eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The Texas Department of State Health Services announced that…
Continue Reading El Paso border expert says ‘fragile economies’ help explain why migrants are fleeing home countries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border officials reported a 168% increase in encounters with migrant families and a 63% increase in encounters with…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 9 virus deaths, 87 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced nine new coronavirus-related deaths and 87 new cases Tuesday morning. The…
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Congressman says Fort Bliss shelter could begin receiving migrant children on Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas — It appears a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children at Fort Bliss could see its first arrivals on Tuesday. That’s according to…
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El Paso’s Eastwood High gets creative with school yearbook during the pandemic
El Paso, Texas — High school yearbooks are normally filled with photos from school events held throughout the year, but for the class of 2021 many…
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Victim shot, seriously wounded in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas — A victim was shot and seriously wounded in Socorro on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The gunfire happened about 2 p.m. in the…
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City of El Paso outlines plans to reopen quality of life facilities
EL PASO, Texas– As case numbers, hospitalizations and Covid-19 related deaths continue to decrease, it appears El Paso is now trending in the right…
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