Funeral homes still struggle to meet demand from pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Despite Covid-19 cases declining and the number of people getting vaccinated increasing, there’s still a long way to go. One area…
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President Biden says Fort Bliss approved to hold 5,000 beds for unaccompanied migrant children
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden in his first press conference Thursday said Fort Bliss has been approved to hold 5,000 beds for unaccompanied…
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A crucial — and informal — cross-border economy has been disrupted by the pandemic
This story by Angela Kocherga was first published by KTEP Public Radio. A year after the U.S. border was closed to all non-essential travel, the…
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El Pasoans Fighting hunger prepares to launch region’s first ‘Food FARMacy’ program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It is not uncommon for a Borderland resident to have an underlying health condition. A new El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food…
Continue Reading 5 virus deaths, 168 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials reported five new coronavirus-related deaths and 168 new cases Thursday morning. El Paso’s pandemic…
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El Paso high schools put a halt to proms; Local senior reacts
El Paso, Texas– The football games, the dresses and most importantly the memories. Senior prom is a rite of passage for many high school seniors but…
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UTEP to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso said it will host two in-person commencement ceremonies at the Sun Bowl stadium in May for all…
Continue Reading Shooting at Boulder, Colorado grocery store brings back familiar feelings for El Paso man
EL PASO, Texas — The community in Boulder, Colorado is grieving following the mass shooting at the King Soopers grocery store. 10 people were shot…
Continue Reading El Paso vaccine distributors prepare for influx of demand as state eligibility opens to all adults
EL PASO, Texas — As the state opens up eligibility to all adults on Monday, local distributors said they are preparing for a surge in demand.…
Continue Reading Health experts still fighting vaccine hesitancy as eligibility expands
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the state of Texas expands vaccine eligibility, health experts are hoping more people will opt to get the COVID-19…
Continue Reading 22 new virus deaths reported in El Paso as hospitalizations dip below 200
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso health department reported 22 new coronavirus-related deaths and 172 new cases Wednesday. The pandemic death…
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Man injured after train crashes with pickup truck in Socorro
A train struck a pickup truck in Socorro Tuesday evening. It happened at around 7 p.m. on Bauman Road near Middle Drain Road. Officials said a man…
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More students return to in-person learning after Spring break
EL PASO, Texas — School is back in session for many Borderland school districts. After the spring break vacation some schools saw an increase in the…
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El Paso Mayor voices support for Boulder and Atlanta communities grieving from the country’s latest mass shootings
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser released a statement Tuesday afternoon voicing support for the communities in Boulder, Colorado and…
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Socorro family claims dog suffered deadly heatstroke after a routine visit to the groomers
El Paso, Texas — A Socorro family is mourning the loss of their 1-year-old Australian Shepherd, Athena, after she suffered from a heatstroke that…
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HHS asks Pentagon to help house unaccompanied minors at 2 military locations in Texas, including Fort Bliss
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has asked the Pentagon to help house unaccompanied minors at two military locations in…
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Borderland man loses 100 pounds during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Jose Loya has battled his weight his entire life. When the Covid-19 pandemic began, he was morbidly obese. When the 22-year old…
Continue Reading 4 virus deaths, 126 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new coronavirus-related deaths and 126 new cases Tuesday morning. El…
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CBP releases new images of El Paso Border Patrol processing center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released new video showing the conditions inside El Paso’s Central Processing Center…
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Covid-19 testing demand down in El Paso as health officials urge spring breakers to get tested
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are decreasing in El Paso. But health experts are voicing new concern that demand…
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Migrant families with young children expelled from El Paso back to Mexico
EL PASO, Texas — Migrant families, traveling with nothing but the clothes on their back, were expelled into Juarez Monday over the Paso del Norte…
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Investigation of El Paso man accused of assault leads officers to suspected human trafficking case
EL PASO, Texas — Gang unit officers arrested 20-year-old Edwin Rodriguez on a felony warrant Thursday and referred eight others who were in…
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El Paso man arrested in double stabbing that killed a man, critically injured a woman
EL PASO, Texas — Police have arrested the man who allegedly stabbed a man and woman at an apartment complex in East El Paso. Officers were called to…
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Strong gusts and winds tear roof off central El Paso business
EL PASO, Texas — Fire crews responded to 3903 Tompkins Rd. in Central El Paso after strong gusts and wind tore the roof off one local business. A…
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Financial free fall dwindles south El Paso shops due to Covid-19 restrictions
EL PASO, Texas– The area once referred to as the ‘Golden Horseshoe’ district in downtown El Paso is now marred by uncertainty brought on by…
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As Covid-19 ravaged the border, U.S. and Mexico did little to work together
This story by reporter Molly Smith was first published by El Paso Matters. EL PASO, Texas — When Mexico’s president traveled to the White House…
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Man claims to have been shot after he walked by an El Paso homeless shelter
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police said a man was being treated for injuries to both of his legs Sunday at University Medical Center. Officers…
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Police identify man who allegedly shot and wounded another man in El Paso’s Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas — Police arrested 31-year-old Carlos Silva for allegedly shooting 33-year-old Jonathan Jacob Rios Friday night. The shooting happened…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 2 virus deaths, 124 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced two new coronavirus-related deaths and 124 new cases Monday. The pandemic…
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Director of El Paso Zoo responds to video showing children inside exhibit
EL PASO, Texas – The director of the El Paso Zoo said his staff will take measures to prevent children from entering exhibits, like those seen in a…
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