El Paso reports 2nd virus death as cases rise over 250: See the map
EL PASO, Texas — A woman in her 70s has become El Paso’s second coronavirus death in as many days, health officials confirmed Friday. The woman died…
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Virus creates rough ride for Borderland truckers trying to keep store shelves stocked
EL PASO, Texas — Truckers and freight brokers are feeling the impact of Covid-19 as they work in overdrive to stock the shelves inside stores across…
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‘Shelter in Books’ matches teacher requests for books for students with donations to El Paso book publisher
EL PASO, Texas — Teachers and parents are searching for ways to keep their students reading while everyone is staying home during the COVID-19…
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‘El Paso Strong’ tree wearing mask brings ‘lots of smiles’ during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Centers for Disease Control is recommending all people wear cloth masks if they have to leave their homes during the…
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Gov’t watchdog says Border Patrol needlessly spent $12M at Tornillo facility
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection needlessly spent around $12 million last year to guard, house and feed as many as 2,500…
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Borderland clergy cope with no in-person church services for Easter Sunday
EL PASO, Texas — “It’s the first time after 2,000 years, can you imagine? The church with persecution and a lot of sickness and…
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El Paso teen sisters raise money to feed healthcare workers during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Two local sisters are using their spare time during this pandemic to raise money, and feed first-responders and healthcare workers…
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El Paso hospital warehouse manager accused of stealing boxes of N-95 medical masks
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso hospital warehouse manager was arrested by police after they said he was caught red-handed placing boxes of…
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Virus outbreak at El Paso Psychiatric Center infects 11
EL PASO, Texas — A total of eleven staff members and patients at the El Paso Psychiatric Center have tested positive for novel coronavirus, sources…
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Soldier praised as hero after El Paso mass shooting is found dead at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas — A 23-year-old Fort Bliss soldier, credited with helping save children during El Paso’s Aug. 3 mass shooting before later being…
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Deal to bring Great Wolf Lodge to El Paso falls apart due to virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — A deal to bring a Great Wolf Resorts lodge to El Paso has fallen apart due to the coronavirus pandemic, city officials announced…
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Need for mental health help grows during pandemic: Here’s a resource available in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — The coronavirus pandemic can lead to feelings of fear and anxiety, as the number of confirmed cases grows locally and nationwide…
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Weekly check-in Q&A with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos on virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a new weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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‘Very somber’ as El Paso records 1st virus death, up to 225 total cases: See the map of case clusters
EL PASO, Texas — Calling it a “very somber” moment, El Paso Mayor Dee Margo announced the city’s first coronavirus death on Thursday afternoon, as…
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Lower Valley factory accused of not taking steps to enforce social distancing of workers
EL PASO, Texas — A clothing alterations and manufacturing firm that’s operated in El Paso’s Lower Valley for 35 years appears to have trouble…
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Father, son arrested for gang attack on kids at Chamizal
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso father and son have been arrested on allegations they participated in a gang-orchestrated attack on children last week…
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Mt. Cristo Rey & Chamizal closed as Easter events are banned in parks across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Both Mount Cristo Rey and the Chamizal National Memorial are now closed to visitors until further notice, officials announced…
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Fun at-home egg dyeing experiment you can do with your kids during the virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
Easter is just around the corner so why not use your time with your family in lockdown for some egg-mazing egg coloring. Have you ever wondered what…
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El Paso’s virus cases double in 5 days, getting close to 200: See the locator map
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported 39 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday evening, bringing the county’s total number of those…
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Help fund temporary employment for laid-off El Paso restaurant workers
(Editor’s note: To sign-up if you’re a laid-off restaurant worker, or to donate to support this fund, go to getshiftdone.org/elpaso.) EL PASO,…
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FBI warns of sex predators preying on children online during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Students across the Borderland are now forced to attend school virtually due to the global pandemic. Being online comes with added…
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Closed on the outside, El Paso Zoo stays wild inside
EL PASO, Texas — Coronavirus has kept visitors from entering the El Paso Zoo in recent times, but on the inside the zoo’s vast diversity of species…
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2nd El Paso Border Patrol agent has virus; 5 total infections among area CBP employees
EL PASO, Texas — A second U.S. Border Patrol agent in the El Paso sector has now tested positive for the coronavirus, Chief patrol agent Gloria…
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It’s been 2 weeks since El Paso’s stay-at-home order took effect, but disease expert says impact unclear
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been 14 days since the ‘Stay Home, Work Safe’ order took effect in El Paso County. That time period is considered a key time…
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Fort Bliss unveils stay home order, curfew & face mask policy
FT. BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss has announced a “stay home work smart” order as well a new daily curfew and face mask policy that will go into…
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El Paso families turn to TikTok to bond during virus quarantine
EL PASO, Texas– For many of us, social media is place we turn to for entertainment and information during the coronavirus, but there’s an app…
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El Paso virus cases soar to 153, with 28 new infections in a day: See locator map
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County has now reached 153, officials said Tuesday evening, noting…
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El Pasoans describe what it’s like to be deaf, blind during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Navigating life through the coronavirus pandemic has not been easy. The stress and uncertainty is at times amplified for…
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Ray Aguilar Jr. hired as next head football coach at El Paso High School
El Paso, TX El Paso High School has found its next head football coach, while San Elizario High School now begins a search of their own. Tuesday, Ray…
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After 4 officers get virus in El Paso, union says CBP is risking more infections
EL PASO, Texas — A new police change, recently enacted by acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan, is putting the health and…
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