UTEP expert warns pandemic can exacerbate seasonal and holiday depression
EL PASO, Texas– For many of us the holiday season is the time of year when we reconnect with friends and loved ones. Hugs and embraces have now been…
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City of El Paso calls it ‘miscommunication’ after recycle sites refuse to allow multiple bin emptying
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been several weeks since the city suspended the recycling curbside pickup program. With no one picking up the blue bins, some…
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El Paso Chihuahuas given Bob Freitas Award as top Triple-A baseball club in America
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Chihuahuas have received the prestigious Bob Freitas Award, which is given by Baseball America magazine each year in…
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Weekend east El Paso crash killed man whose speeding car struck van & pole
UPDATE, Dec. 7: Police on Monday identified the fatal crash victim as 25-year-old Christian Orozco. Investigators said Orozco was speeding when he…
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WATCH: Texas Tech hosts virtual conversation with front-line healthcare workers in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso held a digital conversation with front-line healthcare heroes Monday…
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El Paso runoff candidate in Saturday’s election dies after battle with Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Lillian Blancas, an El Paso attorney who is in a runoff for a municipal judgeship, died Monday while hospitalized with Covid-19.…
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El Paso has 9 more virus deaths, active cases remain near 38,000
El Paso, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 9 more coronavirus-related deaths Monday morning, elevating the death toll to…
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El Paso couple loses battle to Covid-19 less than a week apart from each other
EL PASO, Texas — Esther Massingill and Danny Massingill were married for 43 years. According to their nephew, Carlos Rodriguez, both died from…
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Christmas movies to be shown almost every night at El Paso County Coliseum
EL PASO, Texas – In the spirit of the holiday season, Christmas movies are being shown at the El Paso County Coliseum, pandemic style. The…
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El Paso officially surpasses grim milestone of 1,000 virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County officially topped the grim milestone of over 1,000 deaths from Covid-19 on Sunday morning. Health officials…
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‘Buy El Paso Day’ encourages El Pasoans to shop local for the holiday shopping season
EL PASO, Texas — Saturday was “Buy El Paso Day.” It was part of the Better Business Bureau Paso Del Norte’s ‘Buy El Paso’ campaign. The campaign was…
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Semi driver seriously hurt in rollover crash along I-10 near Anthony exit
ANTHONY, Texas – A semi-truck rolled over along Interstate 10 west at Exit 1 near Anthony, El Paso fire officials said. The driver was transported…
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El Paso health officials may randomly knock on your door as part of a Covid-19 scientific survey
EL PASO, Texas – Health officials in El Paso are asking the community to participate in a Covid-19 survey to better monitor the occurrence of the…
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Fort Bliss extends emergency health order by another 30 days
FORT BLISS, Texas – Fort Bliss has extended its public health emergency order by another 30 days. Fort Bliss issued its last public health order on…
Continue Reading El Paso virus deaths on verge of 1,000; active cases near high of 38,000, hospital patients drop
EL PASO, Texas — With 16 confirmed coronavirus deaths added to the fatality list on Saturday morning, El Paso County’s pandemic death toll reached…
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A year after Erika Gaytan’s alleged killer was arrested, the family still wants answers
EL PASO, Texas — On a cold December afternoon the family of Erika Gaytan gathered outside the El Paso County Courthouse, still seeking answers about…
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No parade, no tree lighting What does WinterFest offer this year during pandemic?
EL PASO, Texas – WinterFest, which has attracted thousands of Borderland residents and out-of-town visitors during the holiday season the past few…
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UTEP’s final football game moved from El Paso to Denton on Dec. 11
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP will not have any more home football games during what has been a strange season full of Covid-19 crowd restrictions and…
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Police put out call for help to find gunman who shot an attorney couple in central El Paso last month
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police on Friday asked for the public’s help in finding the man who shot an attorney couple in central El Paso last…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 15 more virus deaths, sets new record for active cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 15 new coronavirus-related deaths Friday, elevating the death toll to 983.…
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El Paso leaders cautiously optimistic about virus, but health dept. won’t shorten quarantines
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and County Judge Ricardo Samniego expressed cautious optimism amid declining virus cases and…
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UTEP study finds wait times drop to cross international bridges
EL PASO, Texas — After a UTEP study was published showing that international bridge wait times in September averaged around 75 minutes then…
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DONATE to Operation Noel: Decades of keeping Borderland children warm for winter
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Donate to Operation Noel by clicking here. EL PASO, Texas — Colder temperatures are hitting the Borderland. While many have…
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Police on scene of stabbing in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Police were at the scene of a stabbing in northeast El Paso on Thursday evening, but there was no immediate word on who was stabbed…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 27 more virus deaths for 3rd deadliest day of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 27 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday. It was the county’s third…
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Pedestrian seriously injured in east El Paso hit and run
EL PASO, Texas — A pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning after being struck by a car in east El Paso. Police…
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Incoming El Paso district attorney makes prosecutors reapply for jobs; about 40 reportedly terminated
EL PASO, Texas — Although the election for El Paso District Attorney was decided back in July, the losing candidate from that race re-emerged…
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El Paso native & Packers star Aaron Jones celebrates 26th birthday
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — It’s a big day of birthdays Wednesday for the Green Bay Packers. Not only does the Packers backfield have two Aarons, they…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 8 more virus deaths, sets active cases record
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 8 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. It brings the death toll to 941…
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No, Covid-19 is not ‘just the flu’; El Paso data shows clear difference
EL PASO, Texas — No, Covid-19 is not “just the flu.” It’s something that has been said by almost every credible medical professional and many…
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