‘We’re still expecting a spike’: 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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Virus testing ordered at all state-run homes, hospitals in wake of El Paso Psychiatric Center outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to expand coronavirus testing to all patients,…
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Coronavirus cases surpass 2,000 in El Paso County with 3 new deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health released new data on Thursday morning which showed three more people have died from…
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Bomb squad removes ‘suspicious item’ from east El Paso intersection
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso police bomb squad on Thursday removed a “suspicious item” from an east side intersection. The intersection of Edgemere…
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CVS to offer drive-thru coronavirus testing at its 3 El Paso pharmacies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three El Paso CVS pharmacies will start offering drive-thru coronavirus testing on Friday. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made the…
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‘Exploiting the pandemic for financial gain’: El Paso area CBP officers seize 1,000 counterfeit Covid-19 test kits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Customs and Border Protection announced its agents in the El Paso area seized 1,000 counterfeit Covid-19 test kits last…
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Downtown El Paso businesses struggle to survive with border restrictions lengthened
EL PASO, Texas — It’s almost been two months since border crossing was restricted to essential travel only. Now that restrictions have been extended…
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Silver Alert issued for missing elderly El Paso woman with dementia
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Silver Alert on Wednesday night for a missing and endangered elderly woman from El…
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El Paso virus deaths grow by 2, cases still surging; lack of Mother’s Day social distancing blamed
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Department of Public Health announced two new deaths Wednesday due to the coronavirus, as the county’s death tally…
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Despite paying back rent thanks to El Paso’s generosity, woman still doesn’t have electricity yet
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans came through for a northeast El Paso woman whose electricity was cut off because she was delinquent on her rent. Rosa…
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Man held without bond for deadly Sunland Park crash that killed El Paso mom, hurt 6 others
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A west Texas man was ordered held without bond Wednesday on vehicular homicide and other charges stemming from the death of…
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Virus outbreak exploding at El Paso’s Rogelio Sanchez State Jail
EL PASO, Texas — At least 99 of El Paso County’s Covid-19 infections come from an outbreak at the Rogelio Sanchez State Jail in far east El Paso,…
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Congresswoman Escobar, El Paso County Commissioners hold town hall to discuss virus response
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioner’s Court met in special session on Wednesday for a town hall discussion hosted by Congresswoman Veronica…
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El Paso hospitals to receive 12 cases of virus treatment Remdesivir
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the state will be distributing 12 cases of an antiviral drug used to treat…
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Scenic Drive, Lost Dog Trail among several hiking spots set to open Memorial Day Weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso announced several hiking and biking paths will reopen this Saturday. They were closed in an effort to…
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$2M mental healthcare grant awarded to Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health is more important now than ever, as the pandemic has drastically impacted the daily lives of nearly all…
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‘Grief-stricken’: El Paso’s virus death toll surpasses 50 as hospitalizations soar by 39%
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported five additional coronavirus deaths on Tuesday afternoon, as the county’s death toll surpassed…
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U.S.-Mexico border to remain closed to ‘non-essential’ travel through June 22
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it will keep the U.S.-Mexico border shut down to “non-essential”…
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Recent UTEP grads facing challenges looking for jobs during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Thousands of college seniors just crossed a major milestone: graduating college. Now, those grads are applying for jobs, a task…
Continue Reading ‘Barbaric to do that’: Landlord accused of cutting off El Paso tenant’s electricity during pandemic
CLICK HERE for updates to this story. EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court halted eviction proceedings statewide on March 19 due to the…
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As El Paso businesses reopen, avid readers wonder when libraries will open back up
EL PASO, Texas – The libraries of El Paso have a long road ahead of themselves. On Tuesday, the city put out a statement saying: “To ensure the…
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‘It’s spread like wildfire’: Rabbits face a deadly virus of their own as humans battle Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As the human population works to slow the spread of Covid-19, rabbits are fighting a viral disease of their own. “It’s…
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Bug experts say wet weather to blame for Borderland insect explosion
EL PASO, Texas — An explosion of harmless, weed-loving bugs is now underway across the Borderland that one El Paso homeowner calls an infestation of…
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EPISD approves budget amid financial uncertainty with 2% pay raise for staff
EL PASO, Texas — Despite financial uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic, the El Paso Independent School District on Tuesday adopted a nearly…
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Coronavirus testing expands to rural areas in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The push to improve access to coronavirus testing is continuing in El Paso County. Mobile testing sites are launching in…
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Texas Gov. Abbott delays further reopening in El Paso County due to virus spike
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday afternoon that he will delay further reopening in El Paso County as well as the Texas…
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JC Penney plans to close more than 240 stores; unknown if El Paso is on list
PLANO, Texas — J.C. Penney will permanently close nearly 30% of its 846 stores as part of a restructuring under bankruptcy protection. The…
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Favorite spot for El Paso tea enthusiasts shuts doors due to loses during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — For five years, the Tea Spout and Matcha Bar has been providing tea enthusiasts their fix in west El Paso. The shop will now be…
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‘Close to reaching capacity’: UMC plans for patient overflow as El Paso virus cases surge
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center, which is handling the majority of Covid-19 hospitalizations in El Paso, has disclosed that it is now…
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Humane Society of El Paso to go virtual for 31st Annual K-9 Classic Walk/Run
EL PASO, Texas — The Humane Society of El Paso isn’t letting a pandemic stop them from honoring and remembering Veterans and their K-9s this…
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