Woman hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after east El Paso car crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said a woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a serious one-car crash on the…
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UMC screening hospital visitors, has isolation rooms in response to virus threat
EL PASO, Texas — With the coronavirus hitting the United States as it has, the Borderland is preparing for anyone who may show signs. University…
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3rd case of coronavirus confirmed in El Paso: UTEP student who traveled overseas
EL PASO, Texas — A teenage girl, identified as a UTEP student who traveled overseas, is the third confirmed case of coronavirus in El Paso County,…
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El Paso gyms urge precautions in wake of coronavirus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Public places and businesses are closing down or changing protocols across the country. In Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti has…
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Special virus precautions taken at El Paso preschool that serves kids with Down syndrome
EL PASO, Texas — With the coronavirus affecting students of all ages all over the country, one school in the Borderland has to take extra…
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El Paso food bank puts out volunteer call amid food need during virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — It is an all hands on deck situation for the largest food bank in El Paso. The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger food bank has issued a…
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Numerous Fort Bliss events canceled as virus precaution
FORT BLISS, Texas — Fort Bliss Morale, Welfare and Recreation has announced the cancellation of numerous events at the Army post as a precautionary…
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City of Socorro declares emergency due to virus, closes court and community centers
SOCORRO, Texas — The City of Socorro held a press conference on Monday afternoon at Council Chambers regarding the city’s response to the…
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El Paso City Council holds special meeting on virus outbreak; city daycare & preschool closing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council held a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the coronavirus outbreak. The meeting came one day…
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City of El Paso confirms 2nd coronavirus case: Man in his 40s hospitalized
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials said Sunday they had confirmed a second case of coronavirus infection in the city. The latest patient is a…
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Emergency shutdown declared for entire Socorro Independent School District due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — An emergency shutdown for the entire Socorro Independent School District has been ordered by Superintendent Jose Espinoza.…
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School closures in Borderland due to coronavirus concerns
Here’s a roundup of all the Borderland region school closures due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES University…
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YISD to now extend time off until April 6 as virus precaution
EL PASO, Texas — The Ysleta Independent School District announced Sunday that it would now extend time off for students until April 6 due to…
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Canutillo ISD now extends break through April 6 out of virus caution
CANUTILLO, Texas — The Canutillo Independent School District is now expanding its spring break until Apr. 6 in an effort to reduce the potential…
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Fabens ISD extends closing until Apr. 6 due to coronavirus
FABENS, Texas — The Fabens Independent School District is extending its break for students like other districts in El Paso County are doing. The…
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Las Palmas Del Sol restricting El Paso hospital visitors in virus response
EL PASO, Texas — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is restricting visitors at all its facilities in response to the novel coronavirus. The…
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EPISD now extends spring break through April 6 out of virus caution
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced that students will receive an extended three-week spring break beginning on…
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San Eli ISD extends school break further, students won’t return until Apr. 6 due to virus
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — The San Elizario Independent School District is now further extending their time off around spring break due to concerns over…
Continue Reading Health officials provide Borderland school districts with Coronavirus Guidance
EL PASO, Texas– As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread nationwide, city health officials are working with school districts to keep…
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El Paso Health Department changing to 7-day a week virus testing after being closed weekends
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Health Department announced Saturday night that it will begin 7-day a week operations for coronavirus testing after the…
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Clint ISD now expands student break until Apr. 6 over virus concern
CLINT, Texas — The Clint Independent School District has opted to expand the time off for students on spring break for two additional weeks. The…
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Walmart stores ending 24-hour service to clean, restock amid coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Walmart is ending 24-hour service at its stores in the Borderland and across the U.S. starting Sunday in order to be able to clean…
Continue Reading EPISD to provide free breakfast and lunch for children during break
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced details on Saturday for free breakfast and lunch that will be served for any…
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YWCA extending their services as El Paso area schools extend spring break
EL PASO, Texas — The YWCA is extending it’s services as thousands of school kids will be off for the next coming weeks for spring break. Earlier…
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City of El Paso confirms 1st coronavirus case: Man in his 40s recovering from it
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso officials confirmed Friday night the first case of coronavirus in the city. They said a man in his 40s tested positive for…
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El Paso Catholic schools extend spring break until March 30 as virus caution
EL PASO, Texas — The Diocese of El Paso announced it is extending the already-scheduled spring break for an additional week at the city’s Catholic…
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Country star Dwight Yoakam postpones El Paso concert due to coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Country music legend Dwight Yoakam announced he’s postponing his Saturday night concert in El Paso at the Abraham Chavez Theatre…
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El Paso mayor declares state of emergency due to virus, but no confirmed cases yet
EL PASO, Texas — The city and county of El Paso declared a state of emergency Friday due to the coronavirus outbreak. Mayor Dee Margo said the…
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All events at the El Paso County Coliseum postponed indefinitely to limit virus cases
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Coliseum announced Friday it was postponing all events there indefinitely to help limit possible exposure and…
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Tornado Watch issued for portions of Texas & New Mexico until 9 p.m.
EL PASO, Texas — The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. Friday for the eastern counties of the ABC-7 viewing area. The…
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