CDC study finds that long covid can be deadly
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Those who are infected with COVID-19 can experience long-term symptoms called long covid. The CDC’s new report is the…
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San Elizario Mayor arrested, charged with insurance fraud
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — San Elizario’s Mayor has been arrested for insurance fraud, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Isela…
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Fire Crews respond to two gas leaks due to two ruptures
UPDATE (1:28 p.m.) According to an El Paso fire spokesman, crews are responding to two gas line ruptures caused by the same construction company in…
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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of Jan. 9 to Jan. 13
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s…
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Thousands of students in America struggle with getting the school supplies they need
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While most students strive for success in the classroom, it can be difficult when they don’t have the necessary school…
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Central El Paso stabbing victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries
UPDATE (5:37 p.m.): Officials now say the victim is a 39-year-old man who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso…
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President Biden meets with NGOs during his brief visit to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During his 4-hour trip in El Paso, President Joe Biden made several stops across the city. His final stop was the County…
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Shattered glass along highway shuts down US-54
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — US-54 Southbound near Fred Wilson was shut down on Monday morning after tons of glass shattered along the highway. It…
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Pedestrian hit by train in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas– One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a train in Central El Paso. Police responded to a…
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Biden arrives at the border for the first time as president
(CNN) — President Joe Biden arrived at the US-Mexico border on Sunday on the heels of major policy announcements and…
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Mexico sends federal agents to Juárez-El Paso border ahead of Biden visit
Editor’s note: This story comes from the El Paso Times as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which…
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El Paso’s Helen of Troy cutting 10% of global workforce
EL PASO, Texas — Helen of Troy, the only publicly-traded company headquartered in El Paso, said it is laying off ten percent of its global…
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U.S. Senators to tour El Paso Border and meet with city officials Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Amid the migrant crisis, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) will lead colleagues James Lankford…
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Highest-paying management jobs in El Paso
Stacker compiled the highest paying management jobs in El Paso, TX using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Video shows migrant slammed to the ground by Border Patrol agent
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has obtained a video in which a Border Patrol agent appears to slam a Migrant into the ground just outside the Opportunity…
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President Biden’s El Paso schedule for Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The White House released details of President Biden’s visit to El Paso Sunday. The president will arrive at the El Paso…
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Man arrested in connection to lower valley fire that injured one person
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 28-year-old man is under arrest following an investigation into a lower valley fire at the 600 block of N. Carolina. The…
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Watch: Exclusive interview with DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on new immigration policies
EL PASO, TX — Ahead of the visit from President Joe Biden to El Paso, ABC-7 got the only one-on-one interview with Homeland Security Secretary…
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WATCH: White House previews President Biden’s Mexico City summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Following President Biden’s visit to El Paso Sunday he’ll travel to Mexico City for the North American Leaders Summit.…
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City officials confirm El Paso Convention Center no longer being used as a temporary shelter for migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso City officials confirm the number of migrant apprehensions has gone down dramatically, resulting in the closure of…
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Biden says Mexico will help with border security as he plans a trip to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Joe Biden said Mexico agreed to accept the return of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua who enter…
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City: Reports of organized gangs operating near migrants
EL PASO, Texas — Deputy City Manager Mario D’Agostino confirmed Thursday that the City is getting reports of organized gangs in areas where migrants…
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StoryCorps mobile tour now in El Paso; project preserves America’s memories
EL PASO, Texas – StoryCorps, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of people from all…
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Past president of the El Paso Municipal Police Officer’s Association arrested
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ron Martin, former president of the El Paso Municipal Police Officer’s Association, was arrested and charged with…
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Ahead of El Paso visit, Biden says U.S. will allow 30,000 migrants from four countries to enter monthly
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a weekend visit to the Texas-Mexico border, along with a new immigration plan that would allow 30,000…
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2 new City Council members were ineligible for office when sworn in
Two new City Council members owed the city money and were ineligible to be sworn in Tuesday morning prior to their first meeting, city officials said…
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Migrants at Sacred Heart Church scared to sleep overnight; wait for President Biden’s visit to the border
El Paso, TEXAS — The Sacred Heart Church has seen an increase in law enforcement activity in the last few days. Texas State Troopers, U.S. Border…
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El Paso Electric closes down all walk-in locations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Soon, El Pasoans and Las Crucens will no longer be able to pay their electric bills in person. El Paso Electric has decided…
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El Paso leaders weigh in on President Biden’s upcoming visit
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso leaders are weighing in on President Biden’s visit to the Borderland on Sunday. President Biden’s visit comes as the…
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Biden announces new migration programs as he prepares to visit the border on Sunday
By Kevin Liptak and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he is expanding a program to accept up to 30,000 migrants per…
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