Car explodes into flames, covering I-10 at Rubin exit with heavy smoke
EL PASO, Texas — A car caught fire and exploded along the side of Interstate 10 near Rubin, impairing visibility for drivers as it sent thick, black…
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How to make your own face mask (whether or not you know how to sew)
There’s one thing you should know before diving into the conversation around masks: The public should not purchase surgical masks or N95…
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‘Music unites us all’: El Paso musicians take talents online
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic may be pushing apart, but for some, the connections are more alive than ever. Some El Paso musicians are taking their…
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El Paso orders everyone to wear face coverings in public amid over 670 virus cases, 10 deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and county officials on Thursday evening issued a new emergency order that, among other directives, requires everyone…
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Socorro’s face covering requirement being enforced by stores denying entry to those without
SOCORRO, Texas — As El Paso institutes a county-wide requirement to wear face coverings, the city of Socorro says it’s found success by having…
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How are Borderland restaurants fairing with curbside pickup and to-go ordering?
EL PASO, Texas — The orders to close dining rooms in restaurants across Texas and New Mexico have hurt many locally owned businesses. One…
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Borderland barbers and hair stylists try to wait out the pandemic to return to work
EL PASO, Texas — “There is no such thing as social distancing in our profession,” says Briana Alacron, a hair stylist at what used to be…
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El Paso musician hopes to connect his fans through quarantine concert series
EL PASO, Texas — The outbreak of Covid-19 has forced many to change the way they work and operate on a daily basis. Musicians are no different, the…
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Summer tradition ‘Viva! El Paso’ cancelled due to virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — One of the most enduring El Paso summer traditions is being cancelled this year due to the coronavirus outbreak, officials…
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Weekly check-in Q&A with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos on virus pandemic
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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Semi-truck rollover crash snarls traffic on I-10 near Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas — A tractor-trailer rig rolled over midday Thursday after being involved in a two-vehicle crash along Interstate 10. That collision…
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3 El Paso County juvenile detention employees diagnosed with virus
EL PASO, Texas — After a child being held in the El Paso County Juvenile Justice Center was diagnosed with the coronavirus earlier this week,…
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Fate of Duranguito, arena project argued before 8th Court of Appeals
EL PASO, Texas — The latest courtroom go-round on the fate of El Paso’s Duranguito neighborhood to make way for a new downtown arena unfolded…
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El Paso doctor weighs in on possible treatments for coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — A National Institutes of Health panel has advised doctors against treating coronavirus patients with a drug combination the…
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Top doctor insists El Pasoans ‘stay home’ as new virus death and 58 more cases occur
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Public Health Department on Wednesday reported another coronavirus death, bringing the official fatality count to 10. The…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank worker diagnosed with virus
EL PASO, Texas — A temporary worker at the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has been diagnosed with coronavirus, officials confirmed Wednesday.…
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Motorist seriously hurt as semi-truck runs over pickup in east El Paso County crash
EL PASO, Texas — A semi-truck apparently ran over the top of a pickup truck during a crash along the Gateway West on-ramp to Interstate 10 on…
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Watch: Car line stretches over a mile to El Paso food bank amid virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — As Texas and other states process a record-high surge in jobless claims, food banks have seen demand spike amid the coronavirus…
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El Paso city workers fear layoffs due to possible $100 million budget shortfall
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city employees are concerned the coronavirus pandemic could cost them their jobs as the city could soon be facing as much…
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YISD plans to ease transition into summer classes for teachers, parents
EL PASO, Texas — Top administrators with the Ysleta Independent School District say they have a plan in place to help teachers and parents while…
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Police identify speeding driver blamed for fiery 3-vehicle crash in east El Paso that claimed his own life
UPDATE 4/22: The speeding driver who died was identified by El Paso police as 30 -year old Daniel Stubbemann. ORIGINAL REPORT: EL PASO, Texas — A…
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Virus pandemic disrupts drug smuggling from Juarez into El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The coronavirus is disrupting the drug supply chain for cartels in Mexico as they try and make profits off their illicit activity.…
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El Pasoan on governor’s task force says more testing is needed before reopening can occur
EL PASO, Texas — The only El Pasoan picked to be on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s strike force tells ABC-7 that more testing is what it will take to…
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Bicyclist seriously injured after being struck by car in south central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured Tuesday night in south central El Paso. It happened around 7 p.m. in the…
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‘I’m a reading pro’: El Paso boy begins hosting virtual story time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 12-year-old Trevor Garcia wants to share his passion for reading with everyone during this pandemic. He’ll debut his virtual…
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‘Not reached our peak’ say El Paso officials amid more virus cases, word of new deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and county officials holding a coronavirus briefing on Tuesday evening reported 47 new cases for a total of 587. “We…
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Developer makes bid to save El Paso’s lauded Butterfield Trail Golf Club from closure
EL PASO, Texas — A local real estate developer has made an offer to purchase El Paso’s signature, but financially-troubled public golf course that…
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El Paso preparing to sue Trump campaign for $500,000 owed from rally
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso is preparing to sue President Donald Trump’s campaign for more than a half-million dollars it owes from a…
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Virus outbreak at El Paso Psychiatric Center grows to 42 cases, still 1 death
EL PASO, Texas — The number of coronavirus infections involving patients and staff at the El Paso Psychiatric Center, where one death has already…
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70-year-old veteran is 1st virus death reported at Beaumont Army Medical Center
EL PASO, Texas — A 70-year-old military veteran is the first death stemming from the coronavirus to be reported at the William Beaumont Army Medical…
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