ABC-7 Xtra examines rising Covid cases again in El Paso and the new Omicron variant
EL PASO, Texas — The war against Covid-19 is not over. In fact, it is intensifying with cases going back up.Fortunately, we no longer see tents…
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ABC-7 Xtra examines the proposed downtown El Paso I-10 deck plaza
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans have witnessed the evolution of downtown El Paso over the decades. From a bustling, vibrant downtown shopping district,…
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Number of adult migrants posing as children at border on the rise
EL PASO, Texas — Although the number of migrants trying to gain entry into the U.S. are dropping, those numbers remain at an all-time high. Even…
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ABC-7 Xtra examines El Paso’s feral cat problem
EL PASO, Texas — Not everyone is a cat lover. In fact, several El Pasoans have recently been charged with animal cruelty for going after the…
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Texas creates concert safety task force; El Paso expert cites need to learn from Astroworld deaths
HOUSTON, Texas — A statewide task force will look for ways to beef up security at Texas concerts after the deaths of nine attendees at rapper Travis…
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UT System chancellor says UTEP’s charting the future in aviation, aeronautics
EL PASO, Texas– Last Saturday’s football game against UTSA brought more than 30,000 fans to the Sun Bowl and garnered enough attention to be…
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ABC-7 Xtra examines the border re-opening: What travelers can expect & the impact on El Paso’s economy
EL PASO, Texas — On Monday at 12:01 a.m., land ports of entry, or bridges, will be re-opening to non-essential travelers after they have been closed…
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Northeast El Paso teen latest arrested for firing gun from moving car in viral video
UPDATE, Oct. 27: Police announced the arrest Wednesday of northeast El Paso teen seen in a social media video shooting a semi-automatic firearm into…
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UTEP vs. UTSA football game on Nov. 6 to be nationally televised
EL PASO, Texas – The UTSA at UTEP football game will be nationally televised on ESPN2 with kickoff being moved to 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6…
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ABC-7 Xtra examines the impact of supply-chain shortages in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Many may recall the toilet paper shortage many faced at the start of the pandemic. If you believe shortages may have been solved,…
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Private air travel from Mexico to El Paso soars amid pandemic despite travel ban
EL PASO, Texas –For nearly two years land borders between Mexico and the United States have been closed to all non-essential travel. Air borders…
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ABC-7 Xtra examines Covid-19 vaccines for children
EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 deaths across the Borderland are down, as are hospitalizations. In El Paso, vaccination rates are almost at 77%, the…
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EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 deaths across the Borderland are down, as are hospitalizations. In El Paso, vaccination rates are almost at 77%, the…
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El Paso County judge unveils plan for Juarez youth vaccination
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego is hoping build upon his idea to vaccinate maquiladora workers and get more Juarenses…
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El Paso Sports Commission restructures amid financial concerns
EL PASO, Texas — The long-time leader of the El Paso Sports Commission recently left his position overseeing the private non-profit organization…
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