Guide to Black Friday shopping in the Borderland: store hours & deals
EL PASO, Texas — Here’s a list of when popular retailers are expected to open in El Paso and Las Cruces on Black Friday, Nov. 27, according…
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El Paso family ‘given another opportunity’ at life this Thanksgiving as 7 recover from virus
EL PASO, Texas — This Thanksgiving may be painful for some. More than 900 El Pasoans gone because of Covid-19. Some families forced to spend…
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WATCH: Catholic Mass of Thanksgiving from El Paso’s St. Patrick Cathedral
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Catholic Diocese held a Mass of Thanksgiving from St. Patrick Cathedral with Bishop Mark Seitz on Thursday. You can view…
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‘Get that food in the refrigerator as soon as you can’: El Paso doctor warns of food poisoning risks on Thanksgiving
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Medical Director for the West Texas Regional Poison Center is warning about food poisoning risks on Thanksgiving. Dr.…
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13 more El Paso virus deaths occur as top doctor makes final plea to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 13 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning, as officials made one…
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Borderland Crimes, Podcast 7: Deaths in the desert – a serial killer’s personal graveyard
EL PASO, Texas — In the summer of 1987, a serial killer stalked the streets of El Paso. The bodies of six teenage girls and young women were found…
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Thanksgiving air travel continues in El Paso, across nation despite CDC’s warning to stay home
EL PASO, Texas — Thanksgiving week air travel is expected to remain strong enough to set a pandemic-era record despite urging from federal health…
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Early voting begins in runoff election for El Paso mayor, city council seats
EL PASO, Texas — Early voting began Wednesday for El Paso’s Dec. 12 runoff election that will decide the city’s mayoral race as well the District 2…
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El Paso police officer accused of secretly taping sexual encounter
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso police officer has been arrested and relieved of duty from the department after he is alleged to have secretly recorded…
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El Paso native & friend detained for speaking Spanish settle Border Patrol lawsuit
HELENA, Montana — Two women, one a native El Pasoan, who were detained in northern Montana by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents for speaking…
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El Paso Catholic church pastor, who survived being held hostage by African rebels, dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Catholic church pastor is among the city’s latest victims to die from Covid-19 after battling the virus for about a…
Continue Reading El Paso surpasses 900 virus deaths; record 36,704 active cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 28 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. It brings the death toll to…
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One-on-one with Mayor Dee Margo discussing his pandemic strategy to oppose shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Mauricio Casillas sat down with El Paso Mayor Dee Margo to discuss his strategy to get the pandemic under control.…
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An El Paso family gathering turns into a nightmare after 7 contract virus
EL PASO, Texas — One group of El Paso family members surprised another family trying to comfort an elderly man with heart disease. But a caring and…
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City of El Paso seeks to hire outside lawyer, may sue Trump campaign for $569,000
EL PASO, Texas — The Trump campaign still owes the city of El Paso more than half a million dollars and local officials are looking for ways to…
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Iconic El Paso restaurant Carlos and Mickey’s difficult balancing act: safety vs. staying open
EL PASO, Texas – Business owners in El Paso have been battling to keep their doors open and survive during the Covid-19 pandemic while also doing…
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UTEP men add 6-9 swingman with big wingspan, ‘high ceiling’ for 2021-22 season
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team announced Tuesday the signing of a 6-foot-9 swingman from Canada. Khalfani Hill, a guard and…
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Family of El Paso NFL stars Aaron and Alvin Jones hand out turkeys to Hawkins Elementary families in need
EL PASO, Texas– Aaron and Alvin Jones are known for their skills on the football field, but on Tuesday some El Paso families were able to see the…
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El Paso county judge imposes new curfew with governor’s approval
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Tuesday announced a new nightly curfew that he said meets with the approval of Texas Gov.…
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1st patient receiving Covid-19 antibody infusion at El Paso Convention Center hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced the creation of a coronavirus antibody treatment infusion wing at the state-run…
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Oscar Leeser speaks out on death of his mother, says she was ‘the victim of Covid-19’
UPDATE, Nov. 24: Former mayor and now-mayoral candidate Oscar Leeser is confirming that his mother died from having contracted Covid-19. “My mother…
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‘Keep everyone safe’: El Paso psychologist offers tips on having a meaningful holiday while apart
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re just days away from the holiday known for bringing people together. But this Thanksgiving, many must stay physically…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 15 virus deaths; active cases at an all-time high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported 15 new coronavirus-related deaths and 1,257 new cases Tuesday morning. The latest…
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El Paso halts recycling pickups due to driver shortage amid virus surge
EL PASO, Texas — Recycling pickup services in the city of El Paso will be suspended next month due to a lack of drivers amidst the Covid-19…
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Real estate market booming in El Paso despite pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic has changed almost every aspect of everyday life in 2020, mostly negatively, but it seems to be changing the real…
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Shared Covid experiences prompting more El Pasoans to talk about their mental health
EL PASO, Texas — Before the pandemic the conversation of mental health awareness was one that wasn’t spoken of often, but as the reality of the…
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UTEP men’s, women’s hoops team to play before no fans at this week’s home games
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s and women’s basketball teams will play its early-season home games in front of no fans. UTEP President Heather…
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Sun Metro to suspend service on Thanksgiving and Sundays in December
EL PASO, Texas – Sun Metro is temporarily suspending service on Thanksgiving and on all Sundays, starting on Dec. 6. The city-run transit service…
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‘The kindest soul you could ever meet’: Beloved El Paso emergency room tech dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Jose “Jojo” Sanchez, a beloved emergency room technician at Del Sol Medical Center, has died from Covid-19 at age 74. His death…
Continue Reading 7 virus deaths, 328 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported seven new coronavirus-related deaths Monday. The death toll now stands at…
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