Texas halted evictions due to virus, but what happens when the moratorium ends
EL PASO, Texas — With the start of a new month, rent is now due once again. However, many are still struggling to get on their feet as the outbreak…
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El Paso virus deaths rise to 22, total cases spike closer toward 1,000
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Public Health Department on Friday evening reported one new Covid-19 death, a man in his 60s, bringing the total number…
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Central El Paso’s 79903 zip code emerges as hot spot as county reaches crossroads in virus fight
EL PASO, Texas — Friday marks seven weeks since El Paso’s first reported Covid-19 case. It’s also the day that Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the…
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El Paso taxi companies hard hit by pandemic, adapting to serve riders in safest way possible
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Taxi companies have gone through some difficult times in recent years. Ride-share apps have deeply cut into their profits,…
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El Paso’s Cielo Vista Mall reopens, but only 20 to 30 stores participate
EL PASO, Texas — Some shopping malls and stores throughout the state of Texas reopened Friday as the state allowed, including the Cielo Vista Mall…
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Fuel spill snarls I-10 traffic through downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A fuel spill from a truck snarled traffic along Interstate 10 westbound through downtown El Paso on Friday afternoon. The three…
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El Paso virus deaths up by 50% in 2 days; mayor again mandates face masks & bans gatherings
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported three more deaths Thursday night, bringing the county’s death count to seven over the past…
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Dr. Fauci believes El Paso is very ‘vulnerable’ to virus & needs more testing, says Rep. Escobar
EL PASO, Texas — The nation’s top expert on infectious diseases believes that El Pasoans are as “vulnerable” as the residents of nursing homes to…
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Fort Bliss virus cases ‘very low’ – but stay home order still extended until May 15
FORT BLISS, Texas — Commanders at the Fort Bliss U.S. Army post on Thursday evening described the number of coronavirus cases there as “very low,”…
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El Paso experts say Covid-19 may spread as an airborne aerosol
EL PASO, Texas — Aerosols, they are everywhere and they may be carrying Covid-19. Aerosols and droplets passing from one person to the next are…
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Lawyers allege significant virus outbreak at El Paso immigrant detention facility
EL PASO, Texas — Lawyers representing women released from the El Paso Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility, as well as a lawyer…
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‘With relaxing the rules, we will see more virus cases’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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Thick heavy smoke from Juarez tire & trash fire visible in west El Paso, Sunland Park
EL PASO, Texas — A thick, heavy black smoke plume was visible to residents of west El Paso and Sunland Park on Tuesday evening, prompting calls of…
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Downtown El Paso restaurant transitions to bodega, home meal kit service amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso restaurant owners who aimed to transform the Union Plaza District downtown with their restaurant Tabla are now transforming…
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Here’s what Texas restaurants must do when they reopen Friday
EL PASO, Texas– Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said that restaurants will be allowed to open on Friday. This comes as some in the…
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Virtual vigil held for El Paso nurse who died after contracting coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — A virtual vigil was held Wednesday night for Karla Dominguez, a pediatric intensive care nurse at the Hospitals of Providence, who…
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El Paso health leaders urge recovered virus patients to donate plasma to help treat others – Here’s how
EL PASO, Texas — More than 300 people have recovered from Covid-19 in El Paso County as of Thursday morning. Health leaders in the area are urging…
Continue Reading Mayor says El Paso hasn’t reached virus peak, disagrees with governor lifting stay home order
EL PASO, Texas — Amid the deadliest day to date for El Paso during the coronavirus pandemic, with four new deaths in 24 hours, Mayor Dee Margo said…
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El Paso’s deadliest virus day: 4 new deaths as hospitalizations also see big jump
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported four new coronavirus deaths on Wednesday evening, bringing the total number of deaths…
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Borderland milk distributor works to keep up production during pandemic without furloughs, financial assistance
EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland milk distributor that serves the region said it will continue to service hundreds of thousands of consumers with milk…
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Staying Strong: El Paso Princesses are asking kids to share ‘Thank You’ letters for essential workers
EL PASO, Texas — A few recognizable princesses in the borderland are hoping to spread some positivism and cheer during this pandemic through ‘Thank…
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Half-dozen women released from El Paso immigration facility after lawsuit over virus threat
EL PASO, Texas — Six women who sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as Homeland Security, claiming they were being exposed to…
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Strong wind gusts toss trash bins along busy west El Paso street
EL PASO, Texas — Strong wind gusts of more than 40 miles per hour pushed through west El Paso on Wednesday, turning trash day for some residents in…
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Stray bullets from desert gunfire hit east El Paso home with 4 children inside
EL PASO, Texas — David Salazaar is now afraid for his four children after stray bullets, apparently coming from people firing weapons in the desert…
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Fugitive sought in pair of Texas murders captured at Ysleta port of entry
EL PASO, Texas — A fugitive wanted for a pair of west Texas murders last year was captured Wednesday in Mexico and turned over to authorities at the…
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Walmart looks to update ‘Grand Candela’ memorial after 23rd shooting victim’s death
EL PASO, Texas — Discussion is underway about updating the Cielo Vista Walmart’s “Grand Candela” memorial following this past weekend’s death of a…
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El Paso’s Sunland Park Mall will reopen Monday
EL PASO, Texas — The general manager for Sunland Park Mall in west El Paso said the Mall will reopen next Monday, May 4th. This comes as malls…
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When is it safe for a recovered coronavirus patient to leave isolation? El Paso infectious disease expert weighs in
EL PASO, Texas — As stores and restaurants across the state prepare for the first phases of reopening, many individuals are preparing to leave their…
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‘They could have avoided this’: El Paso Psychiatric Center employees say not enough done to prevent virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas – Two employees at the El Paso Psychiatric Center tell ABC-7 that not enough was done to protect them and patients from contracting…
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El Paso reluctantly lifts stay-at-home home order amid more virus deaths, rising cases
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and county officials announced two new coronavirus deaths and 28 more cases on Tuesday evening while reluctantly…
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