20% of El Paso’s vaccine doses to be set aside for ‘super seniors’
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso announced Wednesday that it will be dedicating 20% of its weekly vaccination hub allocation to the Borderland’s…
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El Paso reaches 77 degrees to shatter high temperature record from 1890
EL PASO, Texas — The Borderland on Wednesday shattered a high temperature record that goes back more than a century. The official temperature at the…
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El Paso Int’l Airport deploys new explosive-detecting dog teams
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso International Airport on Wednesday received two new canine teams that are trained in the detection of explosives.…
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Albertsons raising funds to help animal shelters in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Throughout the month of February, El Paso and Las Cruces Albertsons grocery stores will be raising funds to help several non-profit…
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4 virus deaths, more than 400 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported four coronavirus-related deaths and 416 new cases Wednesday morning. The…
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New connector ramp to Juarez opens at Spaghetti Bowl
EL PASO, Texas – Motorists who commute across the international border to Juarez now have a new direct route. A new connector ramp linking U.S. 54…
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El Paso ‘All Airborne’ 82nd Chapter cited for ‘dusty’ parking lot nuisance; must pay $55k to pave it
EL PASO, Texas — The Benavidez-Patterson “All Airborne” Chapter of the of the 82nd Airborne Division Association has been issued a…
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Stalled semi forces closure of Transmountain west at U.S. 54
EL PASO, Texas – A stalled semi-truck on Tuesday evening forced the closure of westbound Transmountain at U.S. 54, fire dispatchers said. The…
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Man with gun arrested after struggle, being tazed by police at west El Paso Target store
EL PASO, Texas — Police arrested a man armed with a gun at a west El Paso Target store Tuesday afternoon following a struggle. Officers were…
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El Paso Water to begin disconnecting delinquent accounts, but pledges to work with those who owe
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Water will resume its normal billing and collection processes in February, while also continuing to offer payment plans…
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Socorro ISD looks to hire new teachers during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The Socorro Independent School District is hosting a virtual job fair later this month to fill spots that have been vacated by…
Continue Reading Man in his 30s among 17 virus deaths reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 17 coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. Health officials clarified that these…
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Democratic Party demands state, city audits of El Paso’s ‘unacceptable’ vaccination efforts
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Democratic Party chairperson on Monday called for both state and city investigative audits into El Paso’s…
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City of El Paso makes push to centralize vaccine registration process with UMC
EL PASO, Texas — The state of Texas recognizes two major vaccination hubs in El Paso, with one being the City of El Paso and the other being El Paso…
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CDC order requiring masks on public transit garners support from El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued a new order that takes effect Tuesday requiring passengers and employees on all forms…
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9 of 11 Fort Bliss soldiers who mistakenly drank antifreeze are released from hospital
FORT BLISS, Texas — Nine of the 11 Fort Bliss soldiers sickened after drinking an industrial compound found in antifreeze – mistakenly believing it…
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El Paso Electric joins with faith groups to help those who have fallen behind on utility bills during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric, the El Paso Community Foundation and the faith community of El Paso are joining together to help people who have…
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Walmart shooting witness among 100s deported under Biden; Escobar flagged case for White House
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden’s administration has deported hundreds of immigrants in its early days despite his campaign pledge to stop…
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El Paso VA director looks back on impact of agency as it hits 75th anniversary
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso VA Health Care System is looking back on the work done over the decades to help promote veterans’ health. It is all…
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Ascarate Golf Course to reopen Friday after months-long shutdown
EL PASO, TEXAS – Ascarate Golf Course will be reopening to the public on Friday after being shut down for months because of the Covid-19 pandemic.…
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Federal hate crimes case against accused Walmart shooter delayed due to Covid & complexities
EL PASO, Texas — The man accused of killing 23 people and wounding two dozen more in a shooting at El Paso’s Cielo Vista Walmart had a court status…
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El Paso Zoo’s wildly popular ‘Quit Bugging Me’ Valentine’s Day cockroach feeding is back
EL PASO, Texas — Spending Valentine’s Day alone can sting, which is why the El Paso Zoo is once again giving people a chance to poke some fun at…
Continue Reading El Paso nears 1,700 virus deaths; 400 new cases reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported four new coronavirus-related deaths and 400 new cases Monday morning. The pandemic…
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Some Ysleta ISD students return to face-to-face classes Monday
EL PASO, Texas — Students enrolled with the Ysleta Independent School District, who opted for face-to-face instruction, will return back to the…
Continue Reading El Paso virus vaccine providers are sending state incomplete race, ethnicity data
EL PASO, Texas — The race and ethnicity of almost 90% of the people inoculated in El Paso County is unknown to the Texas Department of State Health…
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El Paso to spend millions of dollars recharging Hueco Bolson Aquifer
El Paso, Texas — The City of El Paso has received a grant totaling more than $4.5 million, with that money specifically going to a program to invest…
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Live music starts to return to some El Paso venues; county judge worries about virus spread
EL PASO, Texas — After months of health mandates limiting El Pasoans from congregating, now live music is playing in some restaurants. Koteiba…
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3 new El Paso virus deaths and almost 500 added cases as spread still at ‘dangerously’ high levels
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported three new coronavirus deaths on Sunday morning and 492 added cases. The latest fatality victims…
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UMC took online vaccine registrations with no advance notice, filled 7k spots in 10 minutes
UPDATE: A UMC spokesman tells ABC-7 the hospital is mindful that some elderly El Pasoans don’t have internet access to be able to sign up for an…
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El Paso native’s book aims to help people with their careers during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso native Rebecca Otis Leder has a new book coming out on how to build meaningful career relationships, network and thrive…
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