Texas Tech regents discuss continuation of ‘essential’ operations amid pandemic
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents met during a special teleconference meeting Monday afternoon. This meeting came…
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El Paso woman charged with murdering boyfriend, allegedly pinned him with car until he collapsed
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso woman is accused of killing her boyfriend by pinning him with her car at a Lower Valley gas station, authorities said…
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2 seriously hurt in stabbing near Sunland Park Mall
EL PASO, Texas — Two people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing in west El Paso late Sunday night. It happened just before midnight on…
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El Paso sailor serving aboard Navy medical ship aiding L.A. hospitals during virus pandemic
LOS ANGELES, California — An El Paso sailor is currently serving aboard the USNS Mercy, a 1,000-bed naval hospital ship that is treating patients…
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Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus; 1st known case in world
Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York has tested positive for the coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal…
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‘This is a true emergency’: El Paso virus cases reach 115, top doctor says ‘it will only get worse’
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in El Paso County reached 115 on Sunday as public health officials reported…
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New Mexico virus cases surge over 600, including 6 new infections in Las Cruces area
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Coronavirus cases in New Mexico surged above 600 on Sunday, with 81 new infections reported including a half-dozen in Doña…
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Juarez cases rise to 10, with 17 total in Chihuahua, as hospitals now screening flu patients for virus
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The number of coronavirus infections in Juarez rose to ten on Sunday, part of an “upward curve” of 17 confirmed cases in…
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Scenic Drive, Red Sands shut down to prevent group gatherings that may spread virus
EL PASO, Texas — Authorities have shut down El Paso’s Scenic Drive as well the Red Sands area to the public as of this weekend in the hopes of…
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New Mexicans are some of the best in the nation at staying home, while Texans not as much
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Judging by the numbers, New Mexico is doing well when it comes to social distancing, while Texas not as much. President…
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DPS troopers begin screening travelers from Louisiana as Texas’ virus death toll tops 118
ORANGE, Texas — State troopers started stopping and screening travelers entering Southeast Texas from Louisiana on Sunday, in accordance with an…
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19 killed in clash between drug gangs in Chihuahua
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico — A big shootout between rival drug gangs killed 19 people in the northern Mexico border state of Chihuahua, state prosecutors’…
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El Paso hits triple-digits in virus cases with ‘dramatic’ growth predicted: See the case map
EL PASO, Texas — The number of coronavirus cases in El Paso County reached triple digits Saturday evening, as health officials confirmed a…
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New Mexico’s governor says new restrictions coming as virus cases easily exceed 500, deaths hit 11
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Fifty-one additional residents in New Mexico have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to 543…
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2 youngsters hospitalized with virus at El Paso Children’s Hospital
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Children’s Hospital confirmed Saturday that it was treating two young patients who have been diagnosed with the novel…
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Trump warns tough week ahead as U.S. virus cases surpass 300,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States was heading into what could be its “toughest” week in the fight…
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Juarez virus cases grow to 8, up to 13 in Chihuahua state
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Juarez rose to eight on Saturday, as the total number of infections in the state of…
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Texas virus cases rise 15% in a day; as El Paso nears 100, Houston & Dallas each have about 1,000
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has seen an increase of 781 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, up to at least 6,110, according to the state’s Department…
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NY governor says China is donating 1,000 ventilators to his state
NEW YORK, NY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday that China is facilitating the shipment of 1,000 ventilators to his state, as he…
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Man shot, seriously wounded near Las Cruces apartment complex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 20-year-old man was very seriously wounded Saturday morning in a shooting near a Las Cruces apartment complex. Police…
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Amber Alert issued for missing 8-year-old Texas girl & her mother
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 8-year-old girl and her mother from New Braunfels, a…
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Trump fires watchdog who told Congress about whistleblower complaint that led to impeachment
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump late Friday night fired Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who had told…
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El Paso virus cases near 100 with 19 patients hospitalized: See the case locator map
EL PASO, Texas — The number of coronavirus cases in El Paso County is now fast approaching 100, with roughly 20% of all those patients hospitalized,…
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CDC now advising Americans wear non-medical face masks to fight virus spread
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump announced new federal guidelines Friday recommending that Americans wear face coverings when in public to…
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El Paso call center worker gets virus, raises questions about call centers staying open during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has learned a worker has tested positive for the coronavirus at an east El Paso call center that handles calls for some…
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Walmart announces store capacity limits, taking effect Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — Get ready for crowd control at Walmart stores starting Saturday. Walmart said it still wants customers, just fewer of them at a…
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El Paso small business relief fund to accept grant applications again on Monday
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso small business relief fund that was quickly overwhelmed with grant requests and shut down announced Friday night that it…
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Brush fire burns near Mesilla producing heavy smoke, threatening homes
MESILLA, New Mexico — A large brush fire burned Friday at Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, just southwest of the town of Mesilla. The flames from…
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Las Cruces City Council approves nearly $1.1 million economic relief measure due to virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council voted Friday to approve an economic aid package of nearly $1.1 million in response to the…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas, El Paso hospitals are ‘fully prepared’ as state virus cases top 5,400
AUSTIN, Texas — With 5,478 Texans having tested positive for coronavirus as of Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott addressed how medical…
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