ABC-7 Xtra
Venezuelan migrants frustrated after being returned to Mexico
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Today, groups of Venezuelan migrants protested a few feet away the CBP processing center next to the El Paso Del Norte bridge in…
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From street to store: Juarez “Barbacoa” restaurant crosses decades, overcomes challenges
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — “Barbacoa El Chino” in Juarez has been operating for decades. Owner, Arturo Carmona, born and raised in Juarez, took over the…
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ABC-7 Xtra: El Paso County Judge speaks on current migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sits down with ABC-7 to discuss the current migrant surge across the Borderland. Samaniego says…
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Xtra Depth: Former Mayor Cook explains why he created group in support of District Attorney Yvonne Rosales
EL PASO, Texas — A former El Paso mayor has launched a political action committee to report what he believes is the truth about what’s happening at…
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Cotton candy vendor looks back at over 30 sweet years in the borderland
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Roman Tellez was born and raised in Juarez, famous for selling cotton candy at different events. He has been in this business…
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From competitors to friends; Anthony cross country runners come to the aid of opponent
EL PASO, Texas – Two Anthony Middle School cross country runners put their competitiveness aside to come to the aid of a fellow runner. Angelee…
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Juarez residents celebrate Borderland icon, Juan Gabriel, on 6th anniversary of his death
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — Juárez residents celebrated a city icon with a week’s worth of parades, concerts, tours, and the highlight of the week, a…
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ABC-7 Xtra: El Paso proposed property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso will vote to approve a property tax rate for the next fiscal year within the next few days. ABC-7 Xtra breaks…
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Email alleges ABC-7 guest violated court order in alleged Walmart shooter’s case
EL PASO, Texas — An email sent to various local newsrooms claimed an ABC-7 guest violated a gag order placed by the 409th District Court. Former…
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Two teams are making every minute count ahead of week 1 of high school football, even if that means practicing at midnight
EL PASO, Texas — As of Monday, every high school football team in the Borderland is practicing. Some teams began back last week, but those who…
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ABC-7 XTRA: Private schools, Charter Schools tackle learning loss
EL PASO, Texas — What started as a two-week lockdown turned into months on end of online learning. The pandemic isn’t over. With students returning…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Starting a new school year with ongoing pandemic challenges, security concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Eight school districts are starting their school year Monday. ABC-7 Xtra sat down with El Paso’s top four school districts in the…
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