El Paso getting 6k more vaccines, will open west side drive-thru site
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso on Friday said its latest coronavirus vaccine shipment had arrived, with 1,000 more doses allocated than prior…
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Arrest made in stabbing attack outside Cincinnati District bar
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police on Friday announced an arrest in last month’s stabbing attack that they said took place outside the Rockin’ Cigar…
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Probe in wake of missing soldier finds Fort Bliss troops faced ‘remarkable stress’ over past year
FORT BLISS, Texas — A military investigation launched in the wake of a U.S. Army private at Fort Bliss who went missing found “no evidence of toxic…
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El Paso’s Joe Moody again named speaker pro tem of Texas House
AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan shook up the chamber’s leadership this week, signaling who his top…
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A look back at the Borderland’s big freeze – 10 years ago this week
EL PASO, Texas — It was Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, when an intense arctic air mass moved into southern New Mexico and far west Texas. The weather system…
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Man in his 20s among 6 new virus deaths in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced six coronavirus-related deaths Friday morning. Health officials said the deaths…
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Well-known infectious disease expert resigns as Del Sol’s chief medical officer
EL PASO, Texas — It’s official, Dr. Ogechika Alozie is leaving El Paso’s Del Sol Medical Center. Alozie, a well-respected infectious disease…
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Jerry Armstrong, 1966 Texas Western championship team member, dead at 76
EL PASO, Texas — Jerry Armstrong, a key member of Texas Western’s famed 1966 men’s basketball national championship team, passed…
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Fugitive shot by El Paso police after he nearly hit officer with car is released from hospital, taken to jail
UPDATE, Feb. 4: El Paso police said Thursday a fugitive who was shot and wounded after nearly striking an officer with his car last month has been…
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2 fugitive brothers arrested near Dallas for murder of 27-year-old El Pasoan last year
UPDATE, Feb. 4: El Paso police announced the arrests Thursday of two brothers wanted in the murder of another El Paso man last year. 24 –year old…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 31 virus deaths, most in single day since December
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 31 additional coronavirus-related deaths Thursday mornings, the most reported in a…
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About 15% of El Pasoans are believed to be immune to Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — How much of El Paso County is immune to Covid-19 right now? A rough estimate suggests 15 percent of residents have reached some…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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