El Paso group offers advice to help domestic violence victims during the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — As families are stuck inside during the pandemic, concerns are being raised for those in unsafe homes. Representatives from the…
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El Paso prepares new virus testing programs to help close the gap
EL PASO, Texas — A series of new plans are being put into place to help increase access to Covid-19 testing for residents in El Paso and surrounding…
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UTEP postpones spring commencement ceremony, moves graduation to fall
EL PASO, Texas — This weekend would have marked a big moment for graduating seniors at UTEP. But the spring 2020 commencement ceremony has…
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County judge asks governor to halt re-opening of El Paso until virus curve flattens
EL PASO, Texas — County Judge Ricardo Samaniego has asked the governor to halt the further re-opening of businesses in El Paso until the coronavirus…
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Take-home cooking kits help El Paso businesses survive and families bond during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– During this pandemic many people have begun cooking from home, but what if you could cook one of your favorite plates from your…
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Horizon man arrested for Walmart threat faces firearms charges after FBI says it found arsenal of guns
HORIZON CITY, Texas — A 29-year-old Horizon City man accused of making online threats that included a photo of a weapon and a reference to El Paso…
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Only 8 new El Paso virus cases, but hospitalizations remain high; city extends emergency ordinance
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported just eight new coronavirus cases on Monday evening, marking the first day in a…
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SWAT standoff unfolds in central El Paso neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas — A police standoff that had unfolded in a central El Paso neighborhood came to an end late Monday afternoon. The El Paso Police…
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El Paso motorcylist dies after crashing into a car, then being run over by truck on I-10
EL PASO, Texas — A motorcyclist has died from injuries he suffered after he crashed into the rear of a car and then was struck by truck, El Paso…
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El Paso woman killed, infant hospitalized after car hydroplanes on Mother’s Day
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman was killed and her infant child and boyfriend were injured after their car hydroplaned off a wet road into a…
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El Paso police say woman died in crash after speeding away from scene of another crash
EL PASO, Texas — A motorist died in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend at a busy intersection in west El Paso moments after speeding away from…
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UPDATE: El Paso Fire Chief Mario D’Agostino told City Council on Monday morning that people who are asymptomatic – meaning they show no signs of any…
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El Paso County Commissioners discuss virus testing capacity
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Commissioners Court met Monday to discuss the county’s coronavirus testing capacity. Chief Jorge Rodriguez of…
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El Paso reports another virus death and 18 new cases; governor sends in rapid response team
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Sunday reported one new coronavirus death, bringing the total number of deaths…
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Health experts ‘hopeful’ El Pasoans social distanced on Mother’s Day to avoid new virus outbreaks
EL PASO, Texas — It was another spring holiday that the El Paso community spends with family, Mother’s Day. This year, celebrated at a distance. The…
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El Paso doctor warns about heart health risks during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — As the battle against Covid-19 continues, medical experts are learning more about the virus and its relationship to other organs in…
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El Paso gyms forced to find new ways to train fighters
EL PASO, Texas — The Wolves Den Gym in Central El Paso has had world class fighters walk through their doors. National stars like Roy Jones Jr.,…
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1 dead, 6 hospitalized after Sunland Park traffic crash
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A four-vehicle crash in Sunland Park late Saturday night killed one woman and injured six other people, state police…
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El Paso Aug. 3 shooting survivor celebrates 92nd birthday with drive-by parade
EL PASO, Texas — A very special El Paso resident rang in her 92nd birthday this week while managing to work around the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…
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Texas Tech holds virtual commencement to graduate healthcare workers at time of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s next generation of healers graduated virtually on Saturday, entering a field where thousands of healthcare workers are…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 46 new virus cases, top doctor warns of Mother’s Day ‘danger’
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 46 new coronavirus cases on Saturday evening, as significant daily double-digit…
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FBI makes arrest for threat targeting El Paso Walmart stores involving ‘potential active shooter’
EL PASO, Texas — The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced an arrest Saturday of a person accused of making an online threat targeting Walmart…
Continue Reading FBI agents raid home in Horizon City to make arrest in Walmart threats case
HORIZON CITY, Texas — Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, assisted by Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, raided a home in…
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Crash in far east El Paso leaves motorcyclist fighting for life
EL PASO, Texas — A crash in far east El Paso late Friday night left a motorcyclist fighting for life, police said. It was reported at Gateway East…
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2 new El Paso virus deaths occur along with biggest case spike yet
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported the biggest spike in coronavirus cases of the pandemic thus far, with 86 new infections Friday…
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Gov. Abbott tells ABC-7 that virus is ‘contained’ – even as Texas passes grim 1,000 death milestone
EL PASO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott, in an interview with ABC-7, maintained coronavirus growth “is very slow and very contained” throughout Texas and…
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El Paso leaders warn against social gatherings this Mother’s Day weekend
EL PASO, Texas — It goes without saying El Paso is a family oriented city, especially when it comes to our mothers. However, local leaders say the…
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Summer camps for kids in the Borderland are making plans to open up
EL PASO, Texas — Summer in the Borderland usually means camp time. But in this new virus era however, it’s a possibility summer camps will be a…
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Mayor Margo’s dinner out didn’t violate his own city order, but it did ignore top doctor’s advice
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo has responded to a photograph being circulated on social media. (See it at the bottom of this article.) It…
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YISD board trustee Richard Couder steps down over potential conflict of interest
El Paso, Texas — Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees member Richard Couder has resigned from his seat representing the Parkland…
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