EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso said it will host two in-person commencement ceremonies at the Sun Bowl stadium in May for all graduates for the class of 2020 and the 2021 spring and summer candidates. The University said ceremonies will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 14, and
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser released a statement Tuesday afternoon voicing support for the communities in Boulder, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia. Both are now dealing with the pain and aftermath of the country’s latest mass shootings. “Our prayers are with the citizens of these communities as they deal with the effects
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has asked the Pentagon to help house unaccompanied minors at two military locations in Texas, ABC News reports. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters that the request had come in Tuesday afternoon and that DOD would have to evaluate the request. Kirby told ABC News
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AUSTIN, Texas — Starting Tuesday, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is expanding visitation statewide in nursing facilities and other long-term care settings. HHSC officials said per federal guidance that was issued March 10, fully vaccinated nursing facility residents are allowed close, in-person visits with family members and friends who are not designated essential
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EL PASO, Texas — Thousands of students across the Borderland started the school year online this past Monday. Many students are required to be engaged in virtual learning for up to 7 hours a day, but ophthalmologists said the long hours of screen time can lead to increased eye strain. “We’ve had some concerns with
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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 across Texas are allowed to reopen at limited capacity per the executive order recently issued by Gov. Greg Abbott. Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso will also
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Western Athletic Conference along with Conference USA announced the cancellations of their respective basketball tournaments Thursday due to coronavirus concerns. In a statement, the WAC said, “this decision has been made based upon new information, including the recommendation of the NCAA’s COVID-19 advisory panel.” Both the men’s and women’s
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EL PASO, Texas — According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. ABC-7 continues to sponsor an on-going campaign to spread awareness about breast cancer, by giving monthly reminders on the 7th to keep abreast of your health. Women are recommended to go in to receive a mammogram
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced Friday that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and El Paso congresswoman Veronica Escobar will deliver the Democratic Response to President Trump’s State of the Union address. According to a news release, Escobar will be delivering the Spanish language response. “Democrats in
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New Mexico – Thursday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office denied allegations from an ex-spokesman that Lujan Grisham had sexually mistreated him in 2018. James Hallinan tweeted on Dec. 25 “A governor @GovMLG is not above the law for her sexual and physical abuse of employees including (me!!!) I’ll talk more when I return to the
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EL PASO, Tx – Thursday afternoon, the Arizona State University Sun Devils arrived at the El Paso Marriott for the Tony the Tiger Sun bowl. The Sun Devils will face off against the Florida State University Seminoles December 31st at noon. The Seminoles arrived to the El Paso International Airport around 1 p.m. Thursday. Florida
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Thursday afternoon, the Florida State University Seminoles arrived at the El Paso international Airport for the Tony the Tiger Sun bowl. The Seminoles will face off against Arizona State University December 31st at noon. The last time the Seminoles played in the sun bowl was in 1966. Florida State leads the all-time series with Arizona
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Residents have less than a month to give their input on the name of a new El Paso park. The park will be on the city’s east side at 13501 Jason Crandall Drive. The first phase is set to open in 2020 and once it’s fully developed it will be the largest city-owned park. The
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EL PASO, Texas– The World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales are visiting El Paso ahead of the Oscar Leeser’s Hyundai of El Paso Sun Bowl Parade on Thursday. Depending on the weather, the eight giant horses will be harnessed and hitched to the famous red beer wagon for the parade. The handlers are looking closely at the weather,
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Las Cruces 21 Mayfield 18 Coronado 0 Americas 51 Del Valle vs. Eastlake Bel Air 39 Eastwood 80 Canutillo 48 Horizon 7 Ysleta 42 Hanks 38 Riverside 7 Parkland 35 Andress 56 Bowie 0 Burges 27 Irvin 16 Jefferson 38 El Paso 14 Clint 28 Fabens 7 Mountain View 48 San Elizario 14 Crane 85
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso City Council District 6 Rep. Claudia Ordaz-Perez announced Wednesday she plans to run for the Texas House District 76 seat in 2020. The seat was previously held by Cesar Blanco who announced earlier this year he will run for the Texas Senate seat that is held by Jose Rodriguez.
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SOCORRO, Texas — Socorro police said Wednesday they had made an arrest following the wounding of two people in a shooting Tuesday afternoon that happened in the area of Apodaca and Socorro Road. “Socorro Police have the shooter in custody and there is no danger of a threat to the community,” the police department said in
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EL PASO, Texas — For those looking for a good scare this Halloween, there are plenty of spooky venues to visit throughout the month of October. Below is a list of haunted houses in the El Paso area, along with days and times the venues are open. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office post 2005
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EL PASO, Texas — This year there are dozens of family events to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. Below is a list provided by the City of El Paso on the various activities hosted by different City Departments: Parks and Recreation Department Parks and Recreation invites families to dress up, collect candy and play
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EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso City Council member said Monday that he will be seeking to strip City Rep. Sam Morgan of his Alternate Mayor Pro-Tempore post in the wake of his recent arrest for domestic violence. Fellow City Rep. Henry Rivera told ABC-7 that he will introduce an item to do so at the next
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EL PASO, Texas — Union Pacific’s ‘Big Boy’ No. 4014 locomotive arrived in El Paso Monday as part of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad Completion. The locomotive is one of eight that still exist today and is the only current running locomotive train in the U.S. Last month, the train was released from
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EL PASO, Texas — Ana Gabriel has announced that she’s coming to El Paso as part of her North American concert tour. The El Paso concert will take place at the El Paso County Coliseum on April 3, 2020. Pre-sale tickets for the concert will be available starting Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. Mountain time. General
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EL PASO, Texas — Cirque du Soleil returns to El Paso in March 2020 with the show ‘OVO’. The show first came to El Paso in 2017, and organizers said it’s back by popular demand. The production will take place at the University of Texas at El Paso’s Don Haskins Center from March 12 to March
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