Dee Margo defends handling of pandemic amid criticism from mayoral challengers
EL PASO, Texas — With coronavirus numbers continuing to climb in the Borderland, ABC-7 asked the challengers vying for El Paso Mayor Dee Margo’s…
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Adopt-A-Mom Facebook group raises funds for El Paso mom who lost home in fire
EL PASO, Texas — After the success of the Adopt-a-Senior Facebook page, one El Paso mom took it upon herself to create a similar page – but for…
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4 border agents fired over racist & violent secret Facebook group; Escobar says it’s not enough
LOS ANGELES, California — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the parent agency of the Border Patrol, has fired four border agents and suspended…
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El Paso’s very own Khalid named ‘Songwriter of the Year’
HOLLYWOOD, California — Khalid, Post Malone, and Halsey are the big winners at this year’s BMI Pop Awards. Khalid and Post Malone took the award…
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Man arrested in desert for far east El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas — A man wanted for a shooting was arrested after he fled into a far east El Paso desert area and was found by sheriff’s deputies.…
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4 new virus deaths in El Paso; ICU hospitalizations reach new high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported four coronavirus-related deaths and 205 new cases Friday morning. The death…
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‘We were receiving so many desperate phone calls’: El Paso food bank expands home delivery service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Demand for food assistance has surged since the pandemic began, according to the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank.…
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Construction begins at east El Paso site where Amazon distribution center is expected to go
EL PASO, Texas — It could be a prime delivery for the Sun City. Construction has started at an east El Paso site that is proposed to be a new…
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The science behind masks: UMC experiment shows face covering prevents droplet spread
EL PASO, Texas — While the politics behind face coverings is divisive, most medical experts agree the science behind masks is clear. ABC-7 put masks…
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Hundreds of El Pasoans wait hours for virus tests due to snafu
EL PASO, Texas — Hundreds were forced to wait in line for eight hours and hundreds others were turned away for Covid-19 testing at two test sites in…
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‘It’s in our hands’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos
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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El Paso recording studio creates virtual summer concert series
EL PASO, Texas — From Chalk The Block to Neon Desert, many events that host local bands were cancelled due to Covid-19, but that doesn’t mean the…
Continue Reading El Paso’s deadliest virus day: 14 new deaths, 340 more cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Health Department reported a record 14 new coronavirus deaths Thursday. The death toll now stands at 173. The…
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Canutillo ISD delaying start of new school year until Aug. 17
EL PASO, Texas — The Canutillo Independent School District announced Thursday that it will delay the planned start of the new school year by two…
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RV sales are surging; Anthony business says manufacturers can’t keep up
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus pandemic has kept many families inside their homes for extended time for months. Now, as summer continues,…
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Charlie Minn’s documentary film titled ‘915’ offers disturbing look at Walmart shooting
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been nearly a year since the Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooting claimed the lives of 23 people.For months, director Charlie…
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101-year-old El Paso man who narrowly escaped Spanish Flu, survived WWII, dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso family is mourning the loss of an adorned husband, father and grandfather. Daniel Fernandez Sr. died at the age of…
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Some El Pasoans opt to go to New Mexico for easier virus testing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Data shows that coronavirus cases continue rising in southwest New Mexico, but could that be because El Pasoans have been…
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U.S.-Mexico border closure to be extended another month to the dismay of some El Paso businesses
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. border with Mexico is expected to remain closed until at least August 21, the Mexican embassy tweeted this week,…
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Appointments no longer needed at El Paso virus testing sites, but expect wait lines
EL PASO, Texas — There are now more places for El Pasoans to get a coronavirus test without scheduling an appointment. But on the first day of this…
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Rosales defeats Montoya in runoff to be El Paso’s next district attorney
CLICK HERE for El Paso County 2020 Runoff Election Results EL PASO, Texas — Yvonne Rosales defeated James Montoya Tuesday night in the Democratic…
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Holguin unseats incumbent Perez in El Paso County Commission runoff
CLICK HERE for El Paso County 2020 Runoff Election Results EL PASO, Texas – A two-term El Paso County Commissioner lost to the chairwoman of the…
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YISD delaying start of new school year until Aug. 17
EL PASO, Texas — The Ysleta Independent School District announced Wednesday that it will now delay the start of the new school year until Aug. 17,…
Continue Reading El Paso surpasses 10,000 confirmed cases; 2 new virus deaths reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Public Health announced two more virus deaths and 345 new cases in El Paso County Wednesday morning. The…
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Texas GOP Congressman Will Hurd ‘afraid’ reopening schools will be ‘a debacle’
WASHINGTON, DC — “A debacle” is what Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd is afraid of as schools get closer to reopening. While Texas voters were…
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El Paso family court judge ousted in race wrought with negative campaigning
CLICK HERE for El Paso County 2020 Runoff Election Results EL PASO, Texas — A runoff race to determine who would preside over the 388th District…
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Critical shortage of plasma to treat Covid-19 patients as El Paso hospitalizations climb
EL PASO, Texas — An urgent call is being put out across El Paso for an increase in plasma contributions as donations facilities continue to run…
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New virus testing sites to launch at 8 El Paso Walmart stores
EL PASO, Texas — The city of El Paso is expanding it’s Covid-19 testing capacity with eight new test sites. The sites are all in neighborhood…
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El Paso County Coliseum to feature Mexican band Intocable in drive-in concert
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso County Coliseum will have its first-ever drive-in concert, featuring Mexican band Intocable. The concert will be at…
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Juarez man accused of assaulting El Paso women joggers is cited & released by police
UPDATE, July 14: El Paso police announced Tuesday they had taken a Juarez man into custody who was suspected of assaulting women joggers. But shortly…
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