New Mexico orders limits to restaurant, bar occupancy as virus cases rise
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus and the governor again said Sunday that she expects that number to…
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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino closing for 3 weeks; Derby now canceled
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Just 3 days after an announcement that the race would run without fans, the 2020 Sunland Derby has officially been…
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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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Sunland Derby horse race will run with no spectators due to virus concerns
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Officials announced that the Sunland Derby horse race will still take place, but it will be held with any audience at 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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Cirque du Soleil cancels remaining El Paso performances due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Cirque du Soleil announced Friday morning that all remaining performances of ‘OVO’ from March 13 to 15 at the UTEP Don Haskins…
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El Paso suspends programs at parks, libraries & museums due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso has announced it is suspending all special programming at parks, libraries, museums and other locations until…
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Rage Against the Machine postpones kickoff of reunion tour in El Paso & Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas — A planned reunion tour after two decades by Rage Against the Machine is being postponed, the latest event to be delayed over fears…
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Disneyland closing on Saturday in California amid virus fears
ANAHEIM, California — Disneyland has announced that it’s shutting down its California theme parks on Saturday over concerns about the coronavirus…
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Bataan Memorial Death March canceled by Army due to coronavirus concerns
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico – U.S. Army officials on Wednesday made the decision to cancel this year’s Bataan Memorial Death March as a…
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Houston Rodeo canceled amid coronavirus concerns
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — One of the largest livestock exhibitions and rodeos in the world is being shut down early amid the growing concerns over the…
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Stagecoach joins Coachella as both SoCal music festivals are postponed due to virus concerns
INDIO, California — Stagecoach, a large annual outdoor country music festival, slated for April 24 to 26 has joined Coachella as the second major…
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Ben & Jerry’s postpones Free Cone Day over coronavirus fears
It’s hardly the most serious coronavirus cancellation, but it’s a heartbreaker nonetheless. Ben & Jerry’s announced that it…
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McDonald’s is selling a new Big Mac with four patties
McDonald’s family of Big Mac sandwiches is growing with two new additions. Beginning Thursday, McDonald’s is adding a Little Mac and a…
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Coachella music fest being delayed until the fall amid coronavirus concerns
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California — The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will apparently be postponed until the fall due to coronavirus concerns.…
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Austin prohibits large events in the city through May 1 as coronavirus concern spreads
AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin has prohibited events larger than 2,500 people as coronavirus concerns spread across the state and…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Eastlake high school student’s act of kindness goes viral thanks to teacher
EL PASO, Texas– Ana Vasquez, a math teacher at Eastlake High School, shared a video on Facebook of an Eastlake high school student holding the doors…
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South by Southwest arts and music festival canceled over coronavirus fears
AUSTIN, Texas — Officials in Austin announced Friday that the South by Southwest arts and music festival has been canceled over coronavirus fears.…
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Coronavirus Map: Interactive tool you can use to track new cases
BALTIMORE, Maryland — The engineering school at Johns Hopkins University is making it easier for people to track the coronavirus. The Center…
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Here’s a list of disinfectants approved by the EPA that you can use against coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is arming consumers with a list of disinfectants that people can use to protect…
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Tito’s tells customers to not use their vodka for hand sanitizer
AUSTIN, Texas — Some people are attempting to counter the spread of coronavirus by making their own hand sanitizer out of rubbing alcohol and…
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Dunkin’ will give out free donuts every Friday this month
What’s a better counterattack against the savory breakfast items sold by Wendy’s and McDonald’s? Dunkin’ thinks it’s…
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Voting guide for El Paso’s 2020 primary election
EL PASO, Texas — Primary election day in Texas is Tuesday, March 3. On Election Day, officials note that you must vote at the precinct where you are…
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Will eating Whataburger with Beto win Biden Texas? It sure can’t hurt
DALLAS, Texas — What’s more Texas than Whataburger? Appearing Monday night at a Dallas rally to endorse Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso Firefighter gives heartfelt rendition of Amazing Grace
EL PASO, Texas– ABC-7 viewer Roger Kopecky was driving past fire station 16 on Hercules street in Northeast El Paso when he witnessed what he said…
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World renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman to perform in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Believed by many to be the world’s most talented violinist, Itzhak Perlman will soon perform in the Borderland. “I would say that…
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‘The Texas Tenors’ to perform benefit concert for Woman’s Club of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Tenors will bring their blend of country, Broadway tunes, classical and gospel to the Plaza Theater on Monday, March 23…
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Fort Bliss soldiers take Southwest heritage to the table in Army-wide cooking competition
FORT BLISS, Texas — Soldiers at Ft. Bliss are going through some grueling training and braving the heat of the kitchen. A local team is getting…
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Mardi Gras 2020: Where to celebrate Fat Tuesday in El Paso & Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas — Mardi Gras 2020 is happening on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Both El Paso and Las Cruces are each hosting a signature event to celebrate. Here…
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‘OMG! That’s me!’: Oñate High School senior becomes New Mexico’s 1st girl wrestling champion
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — She may be small, but she’s fierce. At less than 100 pounds, Oñate High School senior Angelita Altamirano is New Mexico’s…
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