Tips for suddenly home-schooling parents during coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — American children are home-schooled as of this week. That means millions of parents, including many here in El Paso, are…
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EL Paso small businesses try to survive coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — With the recent Coronavirus pandemic infecting the economy with uncertainty and instability, at least one local business developer…
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Trump says at briefing he’s committed to getting ‘large sections’ of U.S. back to ‘normal’
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump again spoke extensively at the daily White House briefing Wednesday on the government’s response in the coronavirus…
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El Paso gym offers equipment for stay-at-home workouts during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– With the City of El Paso’s announcement of a stay-at-home order, some people are finding other ways to stay active in their homes…
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New Mexico governor issues stay-at-home order: Find out which businesses can remain open
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at fighting the spread of the…
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Laid-off El Paso workers struggle to get claims processed for unemployment benefits
EL PASO, Texas — The outbreak of coronavirus has led many business to temporarily shutdown. Movie theaters are some of the hardest hit at this time.…
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U.S. Senate, White House reach deal on virus aid package to send money directly to many Americans
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate leaders and the White House reached a deal early Wednesday on a massive coronavirus relief package. The breakthrough…
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El Paso issues stay-at-home order due to virus: Find out the exceptions, get hotline number for questions
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Dr. Hector Ocaranza of the Health Authority announced a stay-at-home…
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El Paso will now offer drive-thru service if your doctor orders virus testing
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that in addition to offering drive-thru coronavirus testing for first…
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This online toilet paper calculator will tell you just how long your supply will last
LONDON, ENGLAND — As households continue to stock up on toilet paper — emptying shelves across the country — a new website is…
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Las Cruces considers allocating millions to help unemployed in coronavirus era
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The mayor of Las Cruces is considering allocating millions of dollars to help Las Cruces workers who file for unemployment,…
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Clint Independent School District rolls out virtual learning program during virus crisis
EL PASO, Texas — The old saying that desperation breeds creativity is coming true as schools across the country continue searching for ways to keep…
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Need a job? Mesilla Valley Transportation is hiring to meet grocery needs during virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas – With groceries flying off the shelves, a Borderland trucking company with locations in El Paso and Las Cruces, is racing to put…
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2020 Olympics postponed until 2021 due to virus outbreak
TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach agreed Tuesday to…
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Trump hopes to loosen virus restrictions and have country ‘opened up’ by Easter
WASHINGTON — With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the country will be reopened by…
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Virus pandemic cripples travel industry in El Paso and beyond
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Locally-owned Sun Travel has been in business for 55 years, and owner Paul Coleman says he’s not only concerned about his…
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Coronavirus Outbreak Timeline Fast Facts
Here’s some information about the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The coronavirus,…
Continue Reading Trump says things will be ‘bad’ but is itching to scale back social distancing
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signaled Monday he is aware things may get worse before they get better as the country battles the…
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Las Cruces mother among thousands of bartenders forced to file for unemployment amid virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A week ago Rebecca O’Brien was an employed bartender relying on tips to feed her three children. Within the week, she joined…
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El Paso dog groomer takes extra safety precautions during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– Social distancing doesn’t have to be all bad. With many working from home more people are able to spend more time with their…
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How to get free beans and chile in Las Cruces on Tuesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Chile and beans are two of the most iconic foods in the Land of Enchantment. However, New Mexican grocery stores are…
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San Eli ISD rolls out plan to educate kids during virus crisis
EL PASO, Texas – Thousands of families in the San Elizario Independent School District spent part of their Monday picking up educational materials…
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Doctors and nurses urge El Pasoans to ‘Stay home for us’
EL PASO, Texas – Dozens of nurses, doctors and healthcare providers are urging the public to stay home in order to stop the spread of the…
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Over 500 jobs available as some Borderland companies are hiring in coronavirus era
EL PASO, Texas — As the coronavirus continues to spread and restrictions are put into place, some businesses are losing money and some workers are…
Continue Reading Is going to the beach OK? What about hiking?
Travel bans and closed borders have put wanderlust on hold, and as the United States and other countries grapple with a surge in coronavirus cases,…
Continue Reading U.S. surgeon general warns ‘this week, it’s going to get bad’ as hospitals struggle to keep up with virus cases
WASHINGTON, DC — The war against coronavirus has intensified across the country as more workers are laid off, medical supplies dwindle, and…
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Fun at-home experiments to do with your kids during virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any…
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El Paso County weighs funding options for volunteer-based organizations impacted by pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners are considering additional funding for the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and Opportunity Center…
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El Paso area hospitals institute no-visitor policies effective immediately due to virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso area hospitals released a joint statement Monday outlining a new no-visitor policy that takes effect immediately. El…
Continue Reading You want a coronavirus test — here’s why your doctor probably won’t give you one
If you want to get a test for the novel coronavirus, you’re in good company. “One of my sisters called me yesterday [and said], ‘I…
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