UTEP’s Dana Dimel looks ahead to showdown with Texas Longhorns
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 spoke with UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel for a look ahead to Saturday’s match up against the University of Texas. The…
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SISD, El Paso Catholic Schools welcome back some students while stressing new safety protocols
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time in seven months, students have begun returning to school campuses at both the Socorro Independent School…
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This might be your most important flu shot ever
With a black suit jacket shrugged off her left shoulder, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer didn’t flinch while getting a flu vaccination on live…
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‘Trash does not belong in the forest’: Lincoln National Forest dumpster overflows after holiday weekend
BLUFF SPRINGS, New Mexico — A dumpster in the Lincoln National Forest was overflowing with trash bags during the holiday weekend. “We really need…
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Head-on crash in Lincoln County kills motorcyclist, other driver cited
LINCOLN COUNTY, New Mexico – A motorcyclist was killed in a head-on crash along U.S. 380 over the Labor Day weekend near Hondo, which is about 30…
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A Black man was detained while jogging for fitting a suspect description and later offered a job with the sheriff’s department
A Black man jogging in the predominantly white neighborhood of Deltona, Florida, last month found himself handcuffed and detained when police said he…
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Man arrested for allegedly burglarizing Las Cruces sporting goods store
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces police have arrested a man suspected of breaking into a sporting goods store and a vehicle parked nearby on…
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Western Governors University offering scholarships to pay for internet access for students who need it
AUSTIN, Texas – Western Governors University is working to close the digital divide by helping to pay for high-speed internet access and technology…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Colder air arrives Wednesday behind cold front.
Showers and storms developed well out ahead of our approaching cold front late tonight and overnight. The front will drastically cool us down to the…
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Covid-19 pandemic, New Mexico health restrictions led to smaller crowds at Elephant Butte
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico – The Covid-19 pandemic continues to hit Elephant Butte Lake hard. New Mexico has banned overnight camping at the state…
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‘We can’t give it up’: Despite pandemic pinch, Sun Bowl still set for December
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Covid-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to sporting events worldwide. No league, sport or team has been immune to…
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Gadsden ISD now closes 2 elementary schools amid virus outbreak among district staff
UPDATE #3: Gadsden ISD announced late Friday the additional closure of La Union Elementary after an employee reported contact with an individual…
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Growers excited for cold front, say ‘apples will taste so much better’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The cold may be bitter, but the apples will be sweet. “I’m actually super excited,” said LuAnne Burke, the owner of…
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Whataburger named ’official burger’ of the Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS, Texas – Two icons in the Lone Star State have announced a Texas-sized partnership, ABC affiliate KSAT reported. Whataburger was named the…
Continue Reading More students are back at school as Covid-19 cases rise among children and at colleges
Tuesday was the first day of school for more than 1.8 million students, with most of the nation’s biggest districts offering online only…
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Lost hikers rescued near Thousand Steps Trailhead
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso firefighters were involved in a rescue effort Tuesday evening of two lost hikers, one injured, near the Thousand Steps…
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Mayor blasts Burning Man celebration at beach amid COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story San Francisco, CA (KPIX) — Parking lots at Ocean Beach in San Francisco are closed…
Continue Reading 50 people arrested during mission against sex crimes
Click here for updates on this story LATHROP, CA (KOVR) — A week-long mission against sex crimes in San Joaquin County…
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Rochester police chief to retire amid Daniel Prude death protests
Rochester, New York, Police Chief La’Ron Singletary has submitted paperwork to retire, days after saying he had no intention of stepping down…
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For 2nd straight day, New Mexico & Dona Ana County report lowest new virus case count in months
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials said only 44 new coronavirus cases were reported on Tuesday, including just three in Doña Ana…
Continue Reading Sea lion sunbathes amid piles of garbage
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, CA (KOVR) — The Sacramento River’s trash problem is more than just…
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Jennifer Brady reaches US Open semifinals after a trip to Germany
An unusual step is paying big dividends for Jennifer Brady, who surged to her first Grand Slam semifinal on Tuesday at the US Open. Brady overpowered…
Continue Reading Volunteers spend Labor Day weekend restoring veterans memorial
Click here for updates on this story CRAFTON HEIGHTS, PA (KDKA) — On Labor Day weekend, volunteers gathered to continue…
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AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine study paused after serious illness
NEW YORK, NY — Late-stage studies of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate are on temporary hold while the company investigates whether a patient…
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‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ coming to an end on E!
You won’t be able to keep up with the Kardashians on TV much longer. In a joint statement addressed to their “amazing fans,” the…
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‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ coming to an end on E!
You won’t be able to keep up with the Kardashians on TV much longer. In a joint statement addressed to their “amazing fans,” the…
Continue Reading University of Wisconsin-Madison restricts students’ movement for the next two weeks as Covid-19 cases rise
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is directing all undergraduate students to restrict their movements for the next two weeks in an attempt to…
Continue Reading West Virginia University becomes the latest school to backtrack on in-person classes after a spike in Covid-19 cases
After a week and a half of in-person classes, West Virginia University announced Monday it was moving undergraduate classes online after seeing a…
Continue Reading Some Temple University students move out of dorms after COVID-19 outbreak
Click here for updates on this story Philadelphia, PA (KYW) — Some Temple University students moved out of their dorm…
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Denver Broncos will allow a limited number of fans, joining several NFL teams in welcoming spectators
The Denver Broncos announced Tuesday that a limited number of fan can attend home games at Empower Field at Mile High beginning with their second…
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