Earthquake reported in west Texas felt in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake near Mentone, Texas which is about 200 miles east of El Paso. It was…
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Fort Bliss raises risk level to ‘HP Con Charlie’ amid virus outbreak that now infects 7
FORT BLISS, Texas — Fort Bliss effective 6 p.m. Wednesday upgraded the risk level condition it is operating under amid the threat posed by the…
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El Pasoans urged to obey stay-at-home order as local virus cases surge to 21
EL PASO, Texas — Public health and emergency operation officials held a press conference Wednesday afternoon where they urged El Pasoans to follow…
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Tips for suddenly home-schooling parents during coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — American children are home-schooled as of this week. That means millions of parents, including many here in El Paso, are…
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EL Paso small businesses try to survive coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — With the recent Coronavirus pandemic infecting the economy with uncertainty and instability, at least one local business developer…
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Body found in canal behind Cougar Park in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol agents found and recovered a body from a canal behind the City of Socorro’s Cougar Park on Wednesday afternoon.…
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Canutillo schools working hard to distribute free meals to students during extended break
CANUTILLO, Texas — Canutillo Independent School District is one of many school districts around the Borderland which is providing free meals to…
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El Paso deputies shoot, kill wanted felon who allegedly opened fire in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a wanted felon after the man opened fire on them with an assault weapon in far east El Paso on…
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El Paso gym offers equipment for stay-at-home workouts during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– With the City of El Paso’s announcement of a stay-at-home order, some people are finding other ways to stay active in their homes…
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Laid-off El Paso workers struggle to get claims processed for unemployment benefits
EL PASO, Texas — The outbreak of coronavirus has led many business to temporarily shutdown. Movie theaters are some of the hardest hit at this time.…
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El Paso issues stay-at-home order due to virus: Find out the exceptions, get hotline number for questions
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Dr. Hector Ocaranza of the Health Authority announced a stay-at-home…
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El Paso will now offer drive-thru service if your doctor orders virus testing
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that in addition to offering drive-thru coronavirus testing for first…
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Clint Independent School District rolls out virtual learning program during virus crisis
EL PASO, Texas — The old saying that desperation breeds creativity is coming true as schools across the country continue searching for ways to keep…
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Need a job? Mesilla Valley Transportation is hiring to meet grocery needs during virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas – With groceries flying off the shelves, a Borderland trucking company with locations in El Paso and Las Cruces, is racing to put…
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El Paso virus cases grow to at least 12: Texas Tech health student & UTEP employees among the latest diagnosed
EL PASO, Texas – The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in El Paso County jumped to at least 12 as of Tuesday evening, officials said. While…
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EPISD extends school closure indefinitely, approves paying substitutes and temps
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District said Tuesday it was extending it school closures until further notice after the city issued…
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Virus pandemic cripples travel industry in El Paso and beyond
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Locally-owned Sun Travel has been in business for 55 years, and owner Paul Coleman says he’s not only concerned about his…
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Fun at-home experiments to do with your kids during the virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
I’m excited about our latest experiment, a soda geyser eruption (my son was hyped-up about this one). This is a messy, but fun experiment to try…
Continue Reading Fort Bliss ready to raise risk level to ‘substantial’ as number of virus cases goes to 4
FORT BLISS, Texas — Fort Bliss was preparing Monday night to upgrade the risk level condition the post is operating under after a fourth member of a…
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El Paso dog groomer takes extra safety precautions during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– Social distancing doesn’t have to be all bad. With many working from home more people are able to spend more time with their…
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San Eli ISD rolls out plan to educate kids during virus crisis
EL PASO, Texas – Thousands of families in the San Elizario Independent School District spent part of their Monday picking up educational materials…
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Doctors and nurses urge El Pasoans to ‘Stay home for us’
EL PASO, Texas – Dozens of nurses, doctors and healthcare providers are urging the public to stay home in order to stop the spread of the…
Continue Reading El Paso County virus cases jump to 14 – including Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas — County health officials said Monday that four new coronavirus cases had been confirmed among El Paso residents. That brought the…
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Over 500 jobs available as some Borderland companies are hiring in coronavirus era
EL PASO, Texas — As the coronavirus continues to spread and restrictions are put into place, some businesses are losing money and some workers are…
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2 injured in hit & run along U.S. 54, highway shut down
EL PASO, Texas — Two people were injured, one of them seriously, in a hit-and-run along U.S. 54 on Monday morning, police said. It happened along…
Continue Reading Fun at-home experiments to do with your kids during virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any…
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El Paso County weighs funding options for volunteer-based organizations impacted by pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners are considering additional funding for the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and Opportunity Center…
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El Paso area hospitals institute no-visitor policies effective immediately due to virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso area hospitals released a joint statement Monday outlining a new no-visitor policy that takes effect immediately. El…
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Borderland closures & cancellations due to coronavirus
Here’s a roundup of Borderland region major closures and cancellations due to coronavirus concerns. School closures in El Paso & New MexicoTexas…
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