El Paso county judge imposes new curfew with governor’s approval
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Tuesday announced a new nightly curfew that he said meets with the approval of Texas Gov.…
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1st patient receiving Covid-19 antibody infusion at El Paso Convention Center hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced the creation of a coronavirus antibody treatment infusion wing at the state-run…
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Oscar Leeser speaks out on death of his mother, says she was ‘the victim of Covid-19’
UPDATE, Nov. 24: Former mayor and now-mayoral candidate Oscar Leeser is confirming that his mother died from having contracted Covid-19. “My mother…
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‘Keep everyone safe’: El Paso psychologist offers tips on having a meaningful holiday while apart
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re just days away from the holiday known for bringing people together. But this Thanksgiving, many must stay physically…
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El Paso reports 15 virus deaths; active cases at an all-time high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported 15 new coronavirus-related deaths and 1,257 new cases Tuesday morning. The latest…
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El Paso halts recycling pickups due to driver shortage amid virus surge
EL PASO, Texas — Recycling pickup services in the city of El Paso will be suspended next month due to a lack of drivers amidst the Covid-19…
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Real estate market booming in El Paso despite pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic has changed almost every aspect of everyday life in 2020, mostly negatively, but it seems to be changing the real…
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Shared Covid experiences prompting more El Pasoans to talk about their mental health
EL PASO, Texas — Before the pandemic the conversation of mental health awareness was one that wasn’t spoken of often, but as the reality of the…
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UTEP men’s, women’s hoops team to play before no fans at this week’s home games
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s and women’s basketball teams will play its early-season home games in front of no fans. UTEP President Heather…
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Sun Metro to suspend service on Thanksgiving and Sundays in December
EL PASO, Texas – Sun Metro is temporarily suspending service on Thanksgiving and on all Sundays, starting on Dec. 6. The city-run transit service…
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‘The kindest soul you could ever meet’: Beloved El Paso emergency room tech dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Jose “Jojo” Sanchez, a beloved emergency room technician at Del Sol Medical Center, has died from Covid-19 at age 74. His death…
Continue Reading 7 virus deaths, 328 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported seven new coronavirus-related deaths Monday. The death toll now stands at…
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El Paso county judge has ‘good’ discussion with governor’s office about reimposing curfew
EL PASO, Texas — The prospect for another curfew to be implemented is on the table after El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego had what he called a…
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Courageous Horizon City boy battling cancer gets a birthday he won’t forget from Make-A-Wish
HORIZON CITY, Texas – The Make-A-Wish Foundation and some Borderland businesses and organizations came together to make sure a courageous…
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El Paso police launch new website for ‘streamlined’ reporting of some crimes
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Police Department has launched a new web site for online crime reporting. The department says the new site offers a…
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El Paso’s virus death toll hits 855 with 430 more deaths under review; nearly 36,000 active infections
EL PASO, Texas — Two more deaths were added Sunday morning to El Paso’s growing toll of deceased from Covid-19, a man in his 70s and a woman in her…
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Texas National Guard troops arrive to help at El Paso’s morgue amid virus death surge
EL PASO, Texas — A 36-member Texas National Guard team arrived in El Paso on Saturday to assist the county morgue with the growing number of dead…
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El Paso organizations ‘give back’ before Thanksgiving weekend, host turkey giveaways
EL PASO, Texas — Times have never been tougher with days away until Thanksgiving, all kinds of organizations are giving back. Dozens of…
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NM health officials want to notify bus passengers of virus exposure on route from El Paso to Denver
SANTA FE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Department of Health is looking for bus passengers who traveled from El Paso to Denver on Thursday so they…
Continue Reading El Paso’s virus death toll for week almost 100; record active cases near 35,500, over 1,000 still in hospitals
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported eight more coronavirus deaths on Saturday to cap a week that saw a record 97 deceased and raised…
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Judge seeks to reimpose El Paso curfew as Texas troops sent to morgue, 500 apply for morgue jobs
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sent a letter Friday to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeking approval to reimpose a curfew in El…
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Dallas ‘serial killer’ charged in murder of El Paso student at SMU
DALLAS, Texas — Authorities in Dallas have arrested a man they call a “serial killer” who is believed responsible for four slayings, including a…
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Former El Paso city rep, county commissioner Barbara Perez dies at age 76 from Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas – Well-known community leader and politician Barbara Perez died Friday afternoon after contracting Covid-19, her husband said.…
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6 arrested for trespassing near El Paso’s iconic Star on the Mountain after spate of vandalism
EL PASO, Texas — A half-dozen people were arrested for trespassing near El Paso’s iconic Star on the Mountain following a recent spate of vandalism…
Continue Reading ‘The risk is going to be there’: El Paso infectious disease doctor issues warning about Thanksgiving travel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The CDC has issued new guidance on how to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday safely. They urge individuals to stay home,…
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‘Cars just keep coming’: El Paso food pantry seeks more volunteers as demand surges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso food pantry is reporting a massive surge in demand since coronavirus cases began to spike in El Paso. The Kelly…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 22 virus deaths, 1,062 new cases; active infections rise again to record level
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus death now stands at 845 in El Paso County. The Department of Public Health announced 22 new virus-related…
Continue Reading Texas Guard ‘stands down,’ won’t replace inmate workers at El Paso morgue; attendants to be hired
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Military Department is now standing down for “mortuary duty” and won’t be replacing jail inmates who have been used to…
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‘Drug traffickers haven’t stopped, just take more chances’; Mexican cartels adapt to border restrictions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine have been seized in the El Paso region this year. The Drug Enforcement…
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El Paso mayor says health care ‘just fine’ as top doctor describes ‘dire situation’ with virus
EL PASO, Texas — At a Covid-19 briefing Thursday afternoon, City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza described a “dire situation” as he…
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