Mostly peaceful dueling protests over police take place in downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A ‘Defund Police’ protest and a counter-protest in support of the El Paso Police Department took place Wednesday evening at…
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Man accused of assaulting girlfriend, daughter in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A 32-year-old man has been arrested and is accused of assaulting his girlfriend and her daughter. Daniel Oporto was arrested on a…
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El Paso’s virus testing milestone in question as count includes re-tests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is now acknowledging some people are getting counted twice in its daily reports that include total…
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CBP holds webinars to provide info on job openings and how to apply
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is holding a pair of job webinars Wednesday night and again Thursday morning. The agency is…
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2 arrests made in Lower Valley murder that police now say was drug deal gone bad
UPDATE: Two men have been arrested in last week’s Lower Valley murder, police said Wednesday, as they also identified the victim of what’s being…
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Man found shot in car, seriously wounded in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — An 18-year-old man was shot and seriously wounded early Wednesday in northeast El Paso. The shooting happened about 1 a.m. in the…
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Dueling protests over police expected in downtown El Paso on Wednesday evening
EL PASO, Texas — A ‘Defund Police’ protest and a counter-protest in support of the El Paso Police Department are planned for Wednesday evening at…
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If you’re planning to take part in protests, here are your rights
Every American has the right to demonstrate peacefully. It’s right there in the First Amendment. But it’s not as simple as showing up…
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El Paso’s Catholic churches to start re-opening on limited basis
EL PASO, Texas — Bishop Mark Seitz, with the El Paso Catholic Diocese, is authorizing the initial phase of church re-openings within El Paso County…
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El Paso County Sheriff Wiles: ‘To say defund the Sheriff’s Office, give me a break’
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles has some strong words after County Commissioners voted this week to re-examine his office’s…
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EPCC trustee says dad has now died of virus too on day his wife was to be laid to rest
EL PASO, Texas — An elected member of the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees who lost her mother to Covid-19 last month, has now lost…
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70 new virus cases, but no new deaths reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Public Health announced 70 new coronavirus cases but no new deaths on Wednesday morning. There have now…
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#CurbsideOpera: El Paso Opera is bringing music to the Borderland at a safe distance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the pandemic continues, one local arts group is making the best of a tough situation, while bringing joy to others in the…
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El Paso City Council rejects plan to reopen Scenic Drive daily to pedestrians for summer
UPDATE: El Paso City Council on June 9th has voted down a proposal to reopen Scenic Drive on a daily basis to pedestrians for the summer from July…
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Canutillo ISD approves ‘year-round’ school calendar with shortened summer vacation
CANUTILLO, Texas — The Canutillo Independent School District at a special board meeting on Tuesday decided to make a considerable change to how…
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El Paso runners can take part in marathon virtual fun run
EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 has put a damper on a variety of activities across the country. For running enthusiasts, not being able to participate in…
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‘Graduation tickets not for sale’: EPISD issues warning about graduation ticket scam
EL PASO, Texas — Parents, family and friends of 2020 graduates are being warned about scams that claim to have tickets for sale for the El Paso…
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Border Patrol finds man partially submerged in Clint canal who turns out to be Mexican fugitive
CLINT, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol agents in Clint arrested a convicted felon who is also a member of a Mexican gang. Border Patrol agents assigned…
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El Paso hospitals to receive 9 more cases of virus treatment Remdesivir
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso hospitals will be getting more of an antiviral drug that has shown promise in the treatment of Covid-19. Texas Gov. Greg…
Continue Reading 2 new virus deaths in El Paso; case total now surpasses 3,500
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported two new coronavirus deaths Tuesday morning. The death toll now stands at…
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‘A new experience’: Virtual job fair set up for those looking for work in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Unemployment has surged in the Borderland since the pandemic began. More than 18,000 people have filed claims in the…
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El Paso County Commissioners discuss law enforcement funding in wake of Floyd protests
EL PASO, Texas — The national conversation surrounding the potential for defunding police departments has come to the Borderland. A preliminary…
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State probes El Paso nursing home as workers say they were denied PPE before virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — A west-central El Paso nursing home that has had numerous Covid-19 cases failed to provide adequate personal protective equipment…
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30-year-old woman who crashed car into tree is El Paso’s 32nd traffic death of year
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police identified a 30-year-old woman as the victim of a deadly one-car crash over the weekend in the 9900 block of…
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El Paso City Council examines plan to reopen parks, libraries, museums & the zoo
EL PASO, Texas — The mayor unveiled plans Friday evening to begin reopening parks next week with libraries, museums and the El Paso Zoo to follow…
Continue Reading 1 new virus death; increase in ICU patients reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one new coronavirus death and a double-digit increase in ICU patients on Monday.…
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Name change considered for Robert E. Lee Elementary School in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — As controversial monuments, specifically Confederate monuments, are being removed across the country as a response to the death of…
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El Paso tops 3,300 virus cases as hospitalizations drop to lowest level in 3 weeks
EL PASO, Texas — As El Paso County topped 3,300 confirmed cases of coronavirus on Sunday, news emerged that the hospitalization rate reached it’s…
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Body found in canal at Rio Bosque Wetlands area
EL PASO, Texas — A body was found in a canal near the Rio Bosque Wetlands Park area on Saturday and police investigators were scouring the scene.…
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‘Suicidal individual’ dead in shoot-out with Socorro police
SOCORRO, Texas — A gun battle between Socorro police and a “suicidal individual” late Friday night ended with the man’s death, the El Paso County…
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