38 new virus deaths announced in El Paso; active cases decline
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 38 new coronavirus-related deaths Friday. The health department said the…
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‘They’re feeling lonely, depressed’; EPISD works to teach emotional coping skills during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nine months since Borderland school districts first started remote learning, many are finding new ways to adapt to teaching…
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El Paso research clinic seeks volunteers for new Covid-19 ‘vaccine alternative’ antibody treatment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Medical Research Institute is looking to sign up volunteers for a new Covid-19 antibody treatment that could provide…
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El Paso officials consider another curfew for the holidays after deadliest day of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — During a briefing Thursday on El Paso’s Covid-19 situation, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said he was “assessing the possibility…
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Motorcyclist dies after colliding with SUV in downtown El Paso
UPDATE: Police said Thursday that a motorcyclist has died at a local hospital after being gravely injured in a downtown El Paso traffic crash the…
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2 accused California killers caught after found hiding out in northeast El Paso apartment
EL PASO, Texas — Two California fugitives sought on murder charges were captured after it was discovered they were hiding out in an apartment in…
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Bond set for El Paso police officer accused by DEA of helping drug dealer peddle cocaine
UPDATE, Dec. 10: At a detention hearing on Thursday morning, a federal judge set bond at $10,000 for officer Monica Garcia; it was unclear if she had…
Continue Reading Deadliest day: El Paso sets record with 44 new coronavirus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 44 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning, a single-day record…
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Firefighters quickly knock down east El Paso building blaze
EL PASO, Texas — No one was injured Wednesday night as El Paso firefighters put out a blaze on the city’s east side. It happened at a building in…
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El Paso County official warns of ‘eviction tsunami’ after moratorium
EL PASO, Texas — Since the start of the pandemic, tens of thousands of people have lost their job in the Borderland community. For many, that loss…
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UMC prepares ultra-cold freezers to hold virus vaccine shipments
EL PASO, Texas — The freezers are in place to hold Covid-19 vaccines at University Medical Center. Now, they just need their share of the vaccine,…
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Federal marshals in standoff with wanted fugitive in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Marshals along with El Paso police and Texas state troopers were locked in an apparent standoff Wednesday night in an east El…
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Virus zapping robot gets trial use by El Paso County, judge may buy it for $150K
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego has endorsed the purchase of a $150,000 germ killing robot as a means to help keep…
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Deputies probe death of ‘bleeding and unresponsive’ man at El Paso halfway house
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday they were investigating the death of a 48-year-old man at a halfway house that…
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El Pasoan claims $9 million lottery jackpot, but winner’s identity will remain a secret
EL PASO, Texas — An El Pasoan has finally stepped forward to claim a $9 million Lotto Texas jackpot from last month, but we’ll never know the…
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20 virus deaths, 381 new cases reported in El Paso; hospitalizations decline
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 20 new coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday morning, with the victims…
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Dry ice to play key role as virus vaccines arrive in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — The coronavirus vaccine is making its way to El Paso. Once the shots get here, they need to be stored in in a very cold environment…
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Canutillo ISD names 2018 grad to fill vacant school board seat
CANUTILLO, Texas – The Canutillo Independent School District’s Board of Trustees has a new member. Tristan Hernandez was named to the board…
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Operation HOPE needs El Paso community donations to continue during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – Nonprofit organization Operation H.O.P.E. needs the community’s help to continue doing its work during the pandemic. Angel…
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Khalid’s foundation celebrates $15K grant from Walmart, says it helps to ‘keep our doors open’
EL PASO – The Great Khalid Foundation took a pause Tuesday to celebrate a $15,000 grant given to it by Walmart late last year. The foundation, the…
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National Guard unit sees at least 70 virus cases after returning to Fort Bliss from deployment
EL PASO, Texas – At least 70 members of an Oregon National Guard unit have tested positive for Covid-19 since returning to Fort Bliss from a…
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El Paso’s Upper Valley monolith abruptly removed by group of people who drive away with it
EL PASO, Texas — The latest mysterious metal monolith across America appeared Monday night in El Paso’s Upper Valley, but it didn’t last long.…
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El Paso County to use high-tech, light-pulsing robots to disinfect courthouse, other facilities of virus
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County is following in the footsteps of the Ruidoso Municipal School District in taking a different approach to fighting…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 38 virus deaths — most announced in 1 day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 38 new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning, marking the highest…
Continue Reading Another mysterious monolith appears – in El Paso’s Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas — The latest mysterious metal monolith to appear across America is here in the Sun City. It was found Monday night in El Paso’s…
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Fort Bliss’ 1AD Band to give virtual holiday concert this year to bring together Borderland communities
EL PASO, Texas – The annual holiday concert performed by Fort Bliss’ 1st Armored Division Band will have a totally different look this year. The…
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UTEP expert warns pandemic can exacerbate seasonal and holiday depression
EL PASO, Texas– For many of us the holiday season is the time of year when we reconnect with friends and loved ones. Hugs and embraces have now been…
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City of El Paso calls it ‘miscommunication’ after recycle sites refuse to allow multiple bin emptying
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been several weeks since the city suspended the recycling curbside pickup program. With no one picking up the blue bins, some…
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El Paso Chihuahuas given Bob Freitas Award as top Triple-A baseball club in America
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Chihuahuas have received the prestigious Bob Freitas Award, which is given by Baseball America magazine each year in…
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Weekend east El Paso crash killed man whose speeding car struck van & pole
UPDATE, Dec. 7: Police on Monday identified the fatal crash victim as 25-year-old Christian Orozco. Investigators said Orozco was speeding when he…
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