A year into Covid-19: Timeline of the Borderland pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — On March 13, 2020, the first confirmed Covid-19 case in El Paso was reported. Two days later, the first case was found in Ciudad…
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Covid precautions credited with staving off flu cases in Borderland
EL PASO, Texas–Health experts are praising prevention efforts related to Covid-19 for a massive decline in Influenza cases this year. This year, the…
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El Paso family loses father, son, business during Covid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — In 2020, the Medina family was celebrating 40 years of serving El Paso through their family-owned business, Superior Body Shop. One…
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Speeding motorcyclist dies after crash with big-rig along I-10 in west El Paso
UPDATE, March 15: El Paso police on Monday said a speeding motorcyclist who died after crashing into the rear of a tractor-trailer rig was…
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Mugshot released of El Paso officer charged in shooting of assault suspect
UPDATE, March 15: Police released the mugshot Monday of an El Paso officer charged in a shooting that wounded an assault suspect outside a downtown…
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Wind damage to screens halts drive-in movies at El Paso County Coliseum
UPDATE, March 15: Due to damage from a weekend windstorm, the El Paso County Coliseum said it was postponing the “Under the Stars” Drive-In…
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Rare seabird stranded in El Paso during winter storm is returned home to Florida
UPDATE, March 15: About a month after it was found stranded in El Paso due to a winter storm, a wayward rare seabird has been flown back to her home…
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Chick-fil-A offers free chicken sandwiches in El Paso & Las Cruces to ring in spring
EL PASO, Texas — To celebrate the start of spring, the ten El Paso and Las Cruces area Chick-fil-A restaurants are giving away free chicken…
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El Paso reports 8 virus deaths, 135 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced eight coronavirus-related deaths and 135 new cases Monday morning. The latest deaths…
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El Paso congresswoman says Biden administration didn’t cause migrant influx at border
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar on Sunday pushed back on claims that the Biden administration is responsible…
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Victim critically injured in traffic crash along I-10 east at Paisano
EL PASO, Texas — A person was critically injured late Sunday night in a traffic crash along Interstate 10 eastbound at Paisano Drive. Investigators…
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El Paso’s Aaron Jones to get paid $48M in new 4-year deal to stay with Packers
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — El Paso native and former UTEP standout Aaron Jones has reached an agreement to stay with the Green Bay Packers, ESPN…
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50-year-old motorcyclist killed in far east El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas — A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed this weekend in a far east El Paso traffic crash, sheriff’s deputies said Sunday. Pedro Snell…
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2 new deaths, 155 added virus cases as El Paso ranks 2nd in nation for total pandemic infections
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported two new deaths and 155 additional Covid-19 cases on Sunday. The latest deaths included a man in…
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3 kids hurt, 1 seriously, after being blown off jumping balloon by strong winds in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Three children were rushed to a hospital, one in serious condition, after strong winds threw them from a jumping balloon in…
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Pandemic, rising gas prices change spring break routine for some in Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — For many in the Borderland, this weekend is the beginning of spring break. Normally a time set aside for some relaxation…
Continue Reading 10 more El Paso virus deaths – youngest victim in her 30s
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials on Saturday morning reported ten more deaths due to Covid-19, bringing the county’s death toll to 2,244.…
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Arrest made after man is repeatedly stabbed, seriously hurt in central El Paso apartment
EL PASO, Texas — A man was stabbed repeatedly and seriously injured Friday afternoon at an apartment in central El Paso and police arrested another…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 12 more virus deaths; patients in ICU dips below 100
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced 12 coronavirus-related deaths and 191 new cases Friday morning. The latest deaths include…
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Stimulus funds: How much El Paso communities, schools will get
EL PASO, Texas — While many in the Borderland will receive a one-time $1,400 payment from the Covid-19 relief bill, that is just one small piece of…
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‘Hospitals are doing very well’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…
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El Paso man arrested for spate of west side car break-ins
EL PASO, Texas — A 29–year-old El Paso man has been arrested and charged in a west side car burglary spree, police said Thursday. Chibuike Joseph…
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El Paso’s Disney Store at Cielo Vista Mall among 60 U.S. stores closing
UPDATE, March 11: EL PASO, Texas — On its website, Disney now indicates that the El Paso Disney Store located in the Cielo Vista Mall…
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Mesa Street construction bringing west El Paso traffic to a crawl
EL PASO, Texas — The ongoing construction project on Mesa Street in west El Paso has closed one lane both north and southbound from Castellano to…
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Man who barricaded self in east El Paso home with kids is re-arrested for violating protective order
UPDATE, March 11: A man arrested after barricading himself inside an east El Paso home with his two children earlier this week was released from jail…
Continue Reading Man in his 30s among 11 new virus deaths in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced 11 coronavirus-related deaths and 189 new cases Thursday morning. The latest victims…
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El Paso Zoo celebrates Spring Break beginning March 13
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Zoo will be open from Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, March 21 for Spring Break 2021. Normal hours of operation are…
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El Paso man released from UMC to cheers after 133 days hospitalized for Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Covid-19 patient is on the road to recovery after spending 133 days in the hospital. Javier Gutierrez arrived at…
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9 migrants flown to El Paso from Rio Grande Valley test positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has learned that as many as nine migrants flown into El Paso from the Rio Grande Valley have tested positive for Covid-19.…
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Beto O’Rouke joins El Paso healthcare workers for vigil marking pandemic anniversary
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso healthcare workers held a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening to honor the more than 3,500 “healthcare heroes” who have…
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