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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450 El Paso city employees officially receive their furlough notices
EL PASO, Texas — Hundreds of thousands of Texans filed for unemployment within the past two weeks. This week, that number could grow by 450 El…
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Staying Strong: El Paso mom spreads birthday cheer with T-Rex costume
EL PASO, Texas– During these tough times, El Pasoans are finding creative ways to put smiles on the faces of young kids. For Ruth Holmes, that…
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El Paso’s Catholic churches aren’t reopening anytime soon – the Bishop explains why
EL PASO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott is allowing Texas churches to resume religious services, deeming those “essential.” However, El Paso’s…
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El Paso’s Cielo Vista Mall to reopen on Friday
EL PASO, Texas — Simon Property Group is reopening 49 of its malls across the country this weekend, including El Paso’s Cielo Vista Mall. That’s…
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El Paso area school districts set new graduation ceremony dates at Don Haskins Center
EL PASO, Texas — Officials with the El Paso Independent School District, Clint Independent School District, Canutillo Independent School District…
Continue Reading El Paso state leaders call for action after virus outbreak at state-run psychiatric center
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s elected state leaders are calling for the governor to take action to protect employees and patients at the El Paso…
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El Paso City Council shows support for downtown arena project, rejects effort to halt it
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city leaders on Tuesday voted to keep the multi-purpose performing arts and entertainment center, also commonly known as…
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EPISD says 2nd worker at Logan Elementary contracts virus
EL PASO, Texas — Officials with the El Paso Independent School District said Tuesday that a second employee who worked distributing meals at…
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Despite switching teams, former Locomotive FC star remembers shooting victim ‘Memo’ Garcia
EL PASO, Texas — Midfielder Sebastian Velasquez left EL Paso Locomotive FC for USL club Miami FC this past off-season, but he still carries “Memo”…
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‘Tank tough’: Mourners turn out at vigil for 23rd El Paso Walmart shooting victim
EL PASO, Texas — Dozens of mourners turned out for a vigil held Monday evening in honor of a man shot in the Aug. 3 attack targeting Latinos at the…
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El Paso sees 27 new virus cases as curve not yet flattened; governor’s re-open orders under review
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Public Health Department reported 27 new coronavirus cases on Monday night bringing the county’s cumulative…
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El Paso city & county to allow golf courses to reopen – but with restrictions
EL PASO, Texas — The City and County of El Paso late Monday night announced it has opted to allow golf courses to open back up to the public, but…
Continue Reading Family plans social-distancing funeral for El Paso Psychiatric Center nurse who died from virus
EL PASO,Texas — A Borderland family is now forced to plan funeral arrangements in the era of social distancing for 51-year-old Natividad Luevano, an…
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El Paso County Commissioners call for release of non-violent immigrants being detained
EL PASO, Texas — For the second time in a week, there was significant debate among the El Paso County Commissioners Court regarding a resolution…
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More than 31,600 El Pasons laid off from their jobs over past month during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Over the past month, more than 31,600 workers in the El Paso area have now found themselves jobless in the wake of the coronavirus…
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‘Not comfortable’: El Paso’s top doctor concerned about Texas governor’s reopening plan
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza said he’s uncomfortable with a decision by the governor to allow…
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El Paso City Council approves pay cuts & furloughs as it deals with $86 million budget shortfall
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council voted Monday to cut the pay of thousands of city employees beginning May 24 and put over 400…
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El Paso police issue citations to ‘Open Texas’ protest organizer for violating city orders
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police have now issued citations to the organizer of the “Open Texas” rally that took place in downtown over the…
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