Virus outbreak exploding at El Paso’s Rogelio Sanchez State Jail
EL PASO, Texas — At least 99 of El Paso County’s Covid-19 infections come from an outbreak at the Rogelio Sanchez State Jail in far east El Paso,…
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Congresswoman Escobar, El Paso County Commissioners hold town hall to discuss virus response
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioner’s Court met in special session on Wednesday for a town hall discussion hosted by Congresswoman Veronica…
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El Paso hospitals to receive 12 cases of virus treatment Remdesivir
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the state will be distributing 12 cases of an antiviral drug used to treat…
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Scenic Drive, Lost Dog Trail among several hiking spots set to open Memorial Day Weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso announced several hiking and biking paths will reopen this Saturday. They were closed in an effort to…
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$2M mental healthcare grant awarded to Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health is more important now than ever, as the pandemic has drastically impacted the daily lives of nearly all…
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‘Grief-stricken’: El Paso’s virus death toll surpasses 50 as hospitalizations soar by 39%
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported five additional coronavirus deaths on Tuesday afternoon, as the county’s death toll surpassed…
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U.S.-Mexico border to remain closed to ‘non-essential’ travel through June 22
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it will keep the U.S.-Mexico border shut down to “non-essential”…
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Recent UTEP grads facing challenges looking for jobs during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Thousands of college seniors just crossed a major milestone: graduating college. Now, those grads are applying for jobs, a task…
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‘Barbaric to do that’: Landlord accused of cutting off El Paso tenant’s electricity during pandemic
CLICK HERE for updates to this story. EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court halted eviction proceedings statewide on March 19 due to the…
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As El Paso businesses reopen, avid readers wonder when libraries will open back up
EL PASO, Texas – The libraries of El Paso have a long road ahead of themselves. On Tuesday, the city put out a statement saying: “To ensure the…
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‘It’s spread like wildfire’: Rabbits face a deadly virus of their own as humans battle Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As the human population works to slow the spread of Covid-19, rabbits are fighting a viral disease of their own. “It’s…
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Bug experts say wet weather to blame for Borderland insect explosion
EL PASO, Texas — An explosion of harmless, weed-loving bugs is now underway across the Borderland that one El Paso homeowner calls an infestation of…
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EPISD approves budget amid financial uncertainty with 2% pay raise for staff
EL PASO, Texas — Despite financial uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic, the El Paso Independent School District on Tuesday adopted a nearly…
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Coronavirus testing expands to rural areas in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The push to improve access to coronavirus testing is continuing in El Paso County. Mobile testing sites are launching in…
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Texas Gov. Abbott delays further reopening in El Paso County due to virus spike
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday afternoon that he will delay further reopening in El Paso County as well as the Texas…
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JC Penney plans to close more than 240 stores; unknown if El Paso is on list
PLANO, Texas — J.C. Penney will permanently close nearly 30% of its 846 stores as part of a restructuring under bankruptcy protection. The…
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Favorite spot for El Paso tea enthusiasts shuts doors due to loses during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — For five years, the Tea Spout and Matcha Bar has been providing tea enthusiasts their fix in west El Paso. The shop will now be…
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‘Close to reaching capacity’: UMC plans for patient overflow as El Paso virus cases surge
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center, which is handling the majority of Covid-19 hospitalizations in El Paso, has disclosed that it is now…
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Humane Society of El Paso to go virtual for 31st Annual K-9 Classic Walk/Run
EL PASO, Texas — The Humane Society of El Paso isn’t letting a pandemic stop them from honoring and remembering Veterans and their K-9s this…
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El Paso County Commissioners form new task force to increase virus testing
EL PASO, Texas — The discussion around creating a unified COVID-19 task force was front and center this week for El Paso County Commissioners. The…
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El Paso’s virus death streak halted, but double-digit new infection rate continues
EL PASO, Texas — After a record-setting six straight days of coronavirus deaths, public health officials said El Paso’s death toll held unchanged at…
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Some Texas gyms begin to reopen with limits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some gyms in Texas begin the process of reopening Monday, but business won’t look as usual. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered…
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Governor doesn’t respond to El Paso County judge’s request for a halt to reopening
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott still had not responded to his request made a…
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6th day in a row of El Paso virus death as fatality total hits 47
EL PASO, Texas — For a sixth-straight day, El Paso County saw death resulting from coronavirus. Health officials on Sunday reported one new death…
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El Paso free coronavirus testing dates & locations have been amended
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced that it has amended its coronavirus testing dates and locations for this week. Testing remains…
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Loretto Academy seniors surprised in their pajamas on morning of would-be graduation
EL PASO, Texas — It was a warm morning as Loretto Academy administrators put together a special surprise for all the senior girls after graduation…
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Fuller trash bins, longer days for El Paso garbage collectors, unsung heroes during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — As the pandemic ensues, essential service workers continue serving the Borderland. Garbage collection, in particular, is one area…
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Death from virus reported for 5th straight day in El Paso, setting pandemic milestone
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one new coronavirus death on Saturday night, bringing the county’s death toll to…
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More than 3,000 Texas nursing home residents test positive for virus – including some in El Paso
HOUSTON, Texas — More than 3,000 nursing home residents in Texas have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to newly-released data from…
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2 more El Paso virus deaths raise toll to 45, along with 48 new cases – including some in a nursing home
EL PASO, Texas — Both the death toll and the caseload from the coronavirus continued to grow in El Paso on Friday night, as public health officials…
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