Over 200 new El Paso virus cases for 5th day in a row; no new deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Public Health reported 248 new coronavirus cases, and no new deaths Monday morning. It marks the fifth day…
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El Paso hospitals to receive 3rd shipment of virus treatment Remdesivir
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso hospitals will yet again be getting more of an antiviral drug that has shown promise in the treatment of Covid-19. Texas…
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El Paso police, fire handle over 2,000 fireworks calls on July 4th
EL PASO, Texas — Despite a ban on fireworks this Fourth of July weekend, that didn’t stop El Pasoans from popping them. The El Paso police and fire…
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El Paso testing sites filled to capacity for Monday amid virus infection surge
EL PASO, Texas — Amid a coronavirus surge in El Paso resulting in record cases and hospitalizations over the July Fourth weekend, emergency…
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El Pasoans join outcry seeking justice for Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen
EL PASO, Texas — While many El Pasons were out grilling hot dogs and burgers in observance of the July 4th holiday, others took to Grandview Park…
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New ‘firecrackers’ welcomed into world: El Paso babies born on July 4th dressed up in style
EL PASO, Texas — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare said it welcomed some cute new “firecrackers” into the world for the Fourth of July. Babies born at…
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Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash on Gateway West at Sparks
EL PASO, Texas — A motorcyclist was seriously injured after colliding with another vehicle in far east El Paso on Sunday morning, authorities said.…
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El Paso virus hospitalizations soar to new record amid 2 weeks of daily triple-digit case increases
EL PASO, Texas — For the 13th day in row, health officials on Sunday morning reported triple-digit increases in new coronavirus cases as the number…
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5 UTEP student-athletes diagnosed with virus, athletic facilities closed until July 16
EL PASO, Texas — Five UTEP student-athletes have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said Saturday, prompting the temporary closure of all…
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Your guide for where to see 4th of July fireworks in the Borderland
With El Paso County announcing that the sale and use of fireworks has been banned this July Fourth and Covid-19 cases on the rise, there are still a…
Continue Reading El Paso shatters virus case & hospitalization records; over 1,600 new infections in a week
EL PASO, Texas — While there were no new deaths reported Saturday morning due to coronavirus, El Paso shattered prior daily records for new cases…
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EPCC trustee now hospitalized for Covid-19 after losing both mother, father to virus
UPDATE – July 3: EPCC trustee Bonnie Soria Najera is now hospitalized due to Covid-19, she confirmed to ABC-7 on Friday night. She was admitted…
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El Paso grants permit for youth baseball tourney despite pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — National Championship Sports, a private athletic organization, is moving forward with it’s youth baseball tournament in the Sun…
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El Paso police, fire, sheriff’s deputies to enforce Texas face mask mandate & issue fines
El PASO, Texas — The Covid-19 compliance task force, made up of El Paso police, fire, county sheriff’s office, and environmental services plan to…
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TTUHSC nurse practitioner who worked at virus-infected Sanchez State Jail dies from Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — A nurse practitioner for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center who worked at the Rogelio Sanchez State Jail, home to a…
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Armed man injured during SWAT standoff in west El Paso has died
UPDATE: A man who police had said shot and wounded himself during a SWAT standoff earlier this week died Friday morning from his injuries,…
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Canutillo ISD to resume school with online classes for at least a month
CANUTILLO, Texas – The Canutillo Independent School District said it will start off the new school year on Aug. 3 with online classes, known as…
Continue Reading 3 new virus deaths as hospitalizations soar in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Friday reported three additional coronavirus deaths and 276 new cases, the second…
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El Paso Locomotive will host 1st game since start of pandemic on July 11
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Locomotive announced the team will host Rio Grande Valley FC on Saturday, July 11. It will be the team’s first…
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Mother of Erika Gaytan shows ‘solidarity’ with Vanessa Guillen’s family at El Paso vigil
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans gathered Thursday night for a candlelight vigil at Tobin Park to honor missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, who is…
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El Paso hits extreme high in virus hospitalizations as available ICU beds dwindle
EL PASO, Texas — State health officials late Thursday afternoon reported that only 28 intensive care unit beds and 388 hospital beds are available…
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Motorcyclist dies from injuries in far east El Paso crash last month
UPDATE, July 2: Police said 42–year old Angel Holguin has died from his injuries in last month’s crash of his motorcycle at Zaragoza Road and Rich…
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El Paso leaders discuss city budget, virus impact
EL PASO, Texas — City of El Paso leadership held a roundtable discussion with the media Thursday afternoon about the ongoing impact of Covid-19 to…
Continue Reading El Paso extends virus testing, moves to online scheduling following ABC-7 report on phone frustrations
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso officials announced plans Thursday to extend free coronavirus testing at various locations around the city and county…
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‘We’re seeing more young people coming in’: 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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‘Alarming’: El Paso sees another virus spike – 265 new cases, 1 new death, record hospitalizations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public health announced yet another triple-digit spike in coronavirus cases on Thursday morning,…
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Fireworks stand explodes, goes up in flames near Canutillo
CANUTILLO, Texas — A fireworks stand near Canutillo exploded and went up in flames on Wednesday night. The fire triggered by fireworks happened at…
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‘Please call back’: 17 calls in a week – and ABC-7 still couldn’t get an El Paso virus test appointment
UPDATE (July 7, 2020) — The City of El Paso tells ABC-7 since this story first aired last week it has added four additional lines to support the…
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2 Cielo Vista Walmart workers fired after customer is told ‘You’re in America, learn English’
EL PASO, Texas — Two employees from El Paso’s Cielo Vista Walmart store have been fired after a viral video surfaced showing one of the pair telling…
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Evictions resume in El Paso after a brief halt due to virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — If you haven’t paid rent since the coronavirus pandemic began, you may now be susceptible to losing your home. Zack Karam, a…
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