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Parasite that causes explosive diarrhea detected in El Paso, but risk remains low

by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert El Paso health officials have confirmed one case of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, this year. The report comes during a multi-state outbreak that has prompted the Federal Drug Administration to investigate contaminated produce. The cyclospora parasite, known for causing severe diarrhea, is not new to the region. Isolated cases

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Are homes selling in El Paso in 2026?

Are homes selling in El Paso in 2026?

fizkes // Shutterstock   The U.S. housing market has been uncharacteristically slow since the pandemic, when buyers and sellers jumped on ultra-low mortgage rates. Since then, high prices and economic uncertainty have scared many consumers off, leading to multiple years with home sales near 30-year lows. This slowdown hasn’t played out evenly across the country,

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Truck crashes into UMC laboratory

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, a truck crashed into a University Medical Center laboratory on Alberta Avenue, according to a spokesperson. According to a UMC El Paso spokesperson, there was no immediate danger to patients, staff or operations. Employees in the area and those inside the truck were being evaluated out of an abundance

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Rep. Escobar responds to order for ICE to temporarily pause vehicle stops in Texas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was ordered to temporarily stop vehicle stops in Texas and Maine following two deadly shootings involving the agency, ABC News reported. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released a statement responding to the order: “The reported decision by ICE to pause vehicle stops is a good first step.

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