10 more virus deaths, 566 new cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s pandemic death toll increased to 1,661 Wednesday morning after the local health department reported 10 new…
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El Paso man arrested in burglary of auto parts yard
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso man has been arrested in connection with a burglary of an auto parts yard in far east El Paso. Sheriff’s deputies…
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Deadline approaching for bank-sponsored Student Leaders program that can help El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas – Summer may feel a long way off, but the deadline is fast approaching for civic-minded teenagers in El paso to apply for the Bank…
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El Paso families find themselves dealing with tax forms of loved ones who died from Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a tax season unlike any other. More than 1,600 El Paso families have lost a loved one due to Covid-19 and some are now…
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Some El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies refusing to get vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas — During an El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting, Chief Tom Whitten of the Sheriff’s Office said over 80% of its deputies had…
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Transmountain Road reopens after snow closure; 1-10 west at Paisano reopens after semi crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Dept. of Transportation shut down Transmountain Road early Tuesday morning due to overnight snow in the…
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Police advise ‘give yourself plenty of time’ for El Paso winter driving
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police report an uptick in accidents and crashes during wet weather, and they say speed is typically a factor. A…
Continue Reading El Paso has 5 virus deaths, 654 new cases – highest increase in 2 weeks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced five new coronavirus-related deaths and 654 new cases Tuesday morning. It’s the highest,…
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Winter storm bringing rain, snow to parched Borderland; slick roads possible for motorists
EL PASO, Texas — A winter storm system arrived in the Borderland late Monday night, bringing with it rain mixing with some snow for Tuesday that…
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Borderland Girl Scouts to use drive-thrus, GrubHub app to sell cookies amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Girl Scout cookie season has begun and if you thought a pandemic was going to cause cookies sales to crumble, you thought wrong.…
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El Paso man arrested for migrant smuggling after leading troopers, Border Patrol on chase
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso man wanted on a federal warrant for migrant smuggling was arrested after a car chase involving Texas Department of…
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El Paso has much at stake in Texas redistricting process getting underway
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature on Monday began an every-10-year redistricting process that could diminish El Paso’s representation in the…
Continue Reading 3 virus deaths, 254 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced three coronavirus-related deaths and 254 new cases Monday morning. It’s the fewest number…
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Over 13,000 El Pasoans now fully vaccinated against virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly 63,000 people had received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine in El Paso as of Monday morning, according to…
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Project Amistad has $4M to help El Pasoans hurt by pandemic pay past due utility bills
EL PASO, Texas – Project Amistad has received a $4 million grant from the city of El Paso to help residents hurt by the pandemic pay their utility…
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El Paso sees 2 new virus deaths, over 500 added cases as vaccination rate nears 10%
EL PASO, Texas — Two new deaths and 537 additional coronavirus cases were reported Sunday morning in El Paso County by health officials. That raised…
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El Paso police search finds kidnapped child, suspect in custody
EL PASO, Texas — A suspect was taken into custody by El Paso police early Sunday morning during a search that followed the reported kidnapping of a…
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El Paso doctor provides expert advice on how to lose weight, stay active
El Paso, Texas — The start of a new year usually means having goals you want to accomplish. Like every year, top goals include losing weight and…
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UMC registration for 5,000 vaccinations were filled up in just 5 minutes
UPDATE: University Medical Center said all of its latest vaccination appointments were booked within five minutes of online registration going live…
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Antibody infusion treatment saves 100 El Pasoans from virus hospitalization
EL Paso, Texas – The doctor in charge of overseeing the Covid-19 antibody infusion treatment site believes it has saved more than 100 El Pasoans…
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Police seek help in solving 2-year-old murder outside of northeast El Paso bar
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in solving a 2-year-old murder and assault that happened…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 5 new virus deaths; active cases just above 35k, 20% are kids
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported five new Covid-19 deaths and 481 additional cases on Saturday morning, for a cumulative total of…
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Property owner opposition said to kill El Paso historic district including Duranguito
UPDATE, Jan. 22: An El Paso attorney maintained Friday that plans to have a historic district downtown that includes the Duranguito neighborhood are…
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Man faces federal charge in high-speed chase of stolen El Paso gas tanker into NM
UPDATE, Jan. 22: A Chaparral man who allegedly carjacked a gas tanker truck from University Medical Center, and then led police on a high-speed chase…
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UTEP undertakes high-tech effort to sanitize Don Haskins Center amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Socially distant seating prevents contact at the Don Haskins Center, but UTEP staff still has to keep the arena sanitized. To do…
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Immunize El Paso will partner with SISD to offer a drive-thru vaccination site
EL PASO, Texas — Immunize El Paso announced Friday that it will partner with the Socorro Independent School District to expand Covid-19 vaccine…
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Body found on San Elizario road ID’d; teen fell out of a pickup, then struck by car
UPDATE, Jan. 22: El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies have now identified Jonathan Eliel Castillo, 18, as the person whose body was discovered last…
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State Sen. César Blanco of El Paso talks priorities as leaders unveil budget plans
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Tribune held interviews Friday with three new members of the Texas Senate: César Blanco, D-El Paso; Roland…
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UTEP to begin vaccinating students, staff after getting 1st shipment of doses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso has received its first shipment of the Covid-19 vaccine. The university received nearly…
Continue Reading 12 virus deaths, more than 500 cases added in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 12 coronavirus-related deaths and 525 new cases Friday morning. All 12 of…
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