EL PASO, Texas — Earlier this week the Biden administration announced they are distributing $4.5 billion in federal assistance to help Americans lower their heating bills this winter. The funds are from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP funds are distributed to low-income families and help make home repairs to lower their utility
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EL PASO, Texas — Friday is the last day for early voting in Texas. Polls can be cast at early voting locations around El Paso until 7 p.m. Friday, but some locations close earlier. Early voting in New Mexico continues Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Doña Ana County Government Center’s early voting
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EL PASO, Texas — Democratic candidate for governor of Texas, Beto O’Rourke, stopped in his hometown on Thursday. O’Rourke visited a polling location at the University of Texas at El Paso on Thursday. The candidate made it a point to go after young voters. “Young voters are going to win this election and it is
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EL PASO, Texas — The 2022 Día de Los Muertos Celebration and Parade will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Downtown Arts District. The El Paso Museum of Art and the El Paso Museum of History will be among those in the Downtown Arts District to host Día de Los
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District is asking for feedback from parents about whether to bring back the “traditional” school calendar. Earlier this month, the EPISD Community Engagement Department sent an email to parents asking for them to vote on whether to return to the traditional calendar, or continue with the
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EL PASO, Texas – One of our ABC-7 employees noticed a northeast El Paso 7-Eleven with a whole new look. Instead of the orange, white, red, and green color scheme we normally associate with a Slurpee run, there was a new sleek black design! That store is located at the intersection of Fairbanks and Rushing.
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EL PASO, Texas — An official who works at the El Paso district attorney’s office is weighing in on the ongoing case dismissals. From August to September, close to 900 cases were dismissed after the DA’s office didn’t indict them within a certain time frame. On Monday, ABC-7 learned the county public defender’s office has
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EL PASO, Texas – In a deserted area in NE El Paso, the El Paso Radio Controllers meet every weekend to fly their various model planes. Each plane varies in shape, size, color, material, and level of expertise required to fly them safely and properly. But the men and women in this club are worried
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EL PASO, Texas — As temperatures get cooler and people begin to heat their homes, El Pasoans are reminded of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Twenty-seven people, including children, were hospitalized Tuesday morning due to a carbon monoxide leak at a daycare in Pennsylvania Tuesday morning, ABC News reported. According to ABC News, a
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LA UNION, New Mexico — Eight consecutive days of rain were enough to affect businesses, farms and other things in our area. Last time we had so much consecutive days of rain like this was back in the 70’s with ten days. Now, area farmers are dealing with all the extra moisture. Harvest season is
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EL PASO, Texas — A weekend of intense rainy days affected businesses, homes and even the corn mazes. October has had ten days of rain so far, the most consecutive days for October, according to ABC-7 Meteorologist Katie Frazier. It is also the record for the El Paso area. The last time this happened takes
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EL PASO, Texas – For 14 years, Chalk the Block has been brightening the streets of downtown El Paso. The Chalk the Block event is where anyone can experience incredible art creations from several artists, whether through chalk, murals, musicians, or craft vendors. It is one of the most popular art festivals in the region,
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EL PASO, Texas – On Saturday morning, hundreds of locals gathered at Ascarate Park for the Stand with Estela Casas 5K Fun Run. Runners, walkers, young and old, united together to support the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month, which made Estela very excited! “I’m guessing there’s more than 2000 people out here showing support
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EL PASO, Texas — The first and possibly only in-person debate for the Texas governor race was held Friday night, and watch parties were held throughout the city. Republican Governor Greg Abbott and Democrat opponent Beto O’Rourke went head -to-head discussing immigration, gun control, and abortion. Both watch parties were packed with supporters, many of who
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EL PASO, Texas – Little Flower Catholic Church is putting on its yearly Bazaar- a market with vendors, entertainment, and more. Things will be a little bit different this year as it will be a three-day event- Friday through Sunday- and will even include a rodeo on Friday. Admission is free for the weekend but
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EL PASO, TEXAS – McDonald’s held the Triunfadores Awards in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. McDonald’s honored six individuals for their professional achievements and dedication to serving the community and helping others. According to McDonald’s, the six honorees have shown they are great role models for our community’s youth and motivate them to obtain higher
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EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man is making the journey from his home in Texas to Orlando, Florida as a volunteer for the American Red Cross. Humberto “Beto” Flores left El Paso on Tuesday with an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) to help people affected by Hurricane Ian. This is Flores’s fourth deployment as
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the week ahead, the Southern New Mexico State Fair is coming back to town to treat locals to tasty fair foods, carnival rides and games, and of course, a rodeo! This year’s fair will last Wednesday through Sunday, October 2. Each day, the fair will be open from 9
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STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The El Paso Community College (EPCC) cross country teams compete at the Oklahoma State Jamboree. The prestigious competition hosted many university and colleges from across the country. EPCC’s men’s and women’s team both ranked as the top National Junior College Athletic Association school finishing above most other universities at the jamboree. The
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Organ Mountain Knights showed up Friday night at the Field of Dreams taking on the Centennial Hawks. This is the first game for the Knights since their team captain’s passing. Abe Romero, described by teammates, as the heart of the team, died on September 17. He had been placed
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EL PASO, Texas – Some say “teaching is the profession that teaches all other professions”. Joel Molina has been teaching and coaching for 28 years. How many students has he inspired? Mr. Molina was nominated to be the Teacher of the Month for August. A well-deserved honor. In the nomination letter, his peers say he
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EL PASO, Texas — With the ongoing migrant surge in the El Paso community, some predict this could have a major economic impact on the Borderland region. Workforce experts told ABC-7, the migrant surge could create a high demand for jobs. Bianca Cervantes, Communications Director at Workforce Solutions Borderplex, told ABC-7 when Afghan refugees were
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EL PASO, Texas — As the county continues working on setting up a processing center to handle the surge of migrants, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego says FEMA has already approved a $2 million dollar reimbursement for the county. The county processing center was approved earlier this week. Samaniego says it should help get migrants to their
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set to be used to offer low-cost spaying and neutering, microchipping, flea and tick preventative and dewormer services to pets across the county. This clinic will be turned into the home of
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EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 got a closer look at the reopening of the 1st Armored Division museum at Fort Bliss. It was closed for two years due to COVID-19 and facility repairs. The Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides museum reopened its doors in July. “We educate the community not only about the army presence here
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ABC-7 and Albertsons are on a mission to fill up grocery carts! ABC-7’s Nichole Gomez surprised shoppers at Albertsons in northeast El Paso.
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ABC-7 and Albertsons are teaming up! Keep an eye out for Hillary Floren, Nichole Gomez, and Saul Saenz at your local Albertsons you just might be in for a surprise. All throughout the month of September shoppers can make donations at the keypad when buying groceries.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NMSU ROTC Cadets paid tribute to the heroes and victims of the September 11th attacks at Pride Field Friday. They also honored the soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan last year. Boots with flags were placed around a flag pole with the American flag, which will remain at half
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