SISD increases police presence after student brought BB gun to Socorro High School
SOCORRO, Texas – Socorro ISD said they are increasing security measures after a student brought a BB gun to Socorro High School last week. On…
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WATCH: El Paso police officer assaulted at Central Regional Command
EL PASO, Texas — A Dallas man is accused of assaulting an El Paso police officer during a post-arrest search, according to police. A video of the…
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Recent rainwater floods El Paso park, residents concerned about mosquitoes
EL PASO, Texas — The recent monsoon rain has led to a problem that neighbors of Redstone village park are calling pesky. Neighbors say the park…
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Beto O’Rourke temporarily suspends campaign to recover from bacteria infection
EL PASO, Texas — Texas gubernatorial Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke temporarily suspended his campaign to recover from a bacteria infection that…
Continue Reading Migrants being bussed from El Paso to other cities across the United States
EL PASO, Texas – Migrants in El Paso are being put on buses and sent to other cities around the nation like New York city, according to the…
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UTEP fans stay to watch the season opener come rain or shine
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP Miner fans flocked to the Sunbowl to celebrate the first game of football season. The game was delayed because of rain and…
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El Paso’s Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz tests positive for COVID
EL PASO, Texas — The Catholic Diocese of El Paso reports Bishop Mark Seitz has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Diocese, Bishop Seitz…
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UTEP vs. North Texas delayed due to lightning
UPDATE: 7:19 P.M. UTEP’s home-opener against North Texas is expected to kickoff at 8 p.m. tonight after severe weather delayed the game, according to…
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El Paso Animal Service’s Mutt-a-Thon is happening Saturday
EL PASO, Texas – Have you ever considered being a dog walker? The kind of job where you have two, three, four, or more dogs on the leash at one time?…
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Homeowner spars with El Paso’s code enforcement over weed problem
EL PASO, Texas — Recent rains make our lawns look nice and green, but those downpours are also helping sprout weeds throughout the Borderland.…
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Five EPPD patrol cars out of commission in one week after multiple DWI crashes
EL PASO, Texas — A drunk driver hit a patrol car Friday morning while police were investigating another DWI crash on I-10 at Piedras. Early this…
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What you need to know ahead of UTEP football’s home opener
EL PASO, Texas — Football is back in the Borderland. The UTEP Miners are hoping to sell out Sun Bowl Stadium as they kickoff their football season…
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Fort Bliss soldier faces federal firearms charges; accused of 3D printing gun parts, dealing without license
FORT BLISS, Texas — A 25-year-old Fort Bliss soldier has been indicted on federal firearms charges. Grant Lee Mosley is accused of making and…
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El Paso District Attorney supporter defends DA amid petition for her removal
EL PASO, Texas — A defense lawyer is coming to the defense of embattled District Attorney Yvonne Rosales. Defense lawyer, Theresa Caballero, told…
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Fabens ISD working on filling gaps from pandemic this school year
FABENS, Texas — It’s been “smooth sailing” for one of the smallest district in the county so far this school year. Fabens ISD has almost 2,000…
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Attorney calls for El Paso District Attorney’s removal from office, files petition
EL PASO, Texas — A local attorney filed a petition to remove El Paso District Attorney Yvonne Rosales from office for what he called…
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Public Defender’s Office files 600 cases for dismissal hearings
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has learned the El Paso Public Defender’s office filed 616 cases for possible dismissal today because the District Attorney’s…
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AMBER Alert for 1-year-old Texas girl discontinued; girl found safe
UPDATE: Austin police say 1-year-old Sailor Tucker has been found and is safe. They add that a Jessica Skelton has been taken into custody on…
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Years of struggle pays off for one local El Paso food truck on the road to opening a restaurant
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso Restaurant is about to celebrate a grand opening, one that seemed unlikely just four years ago. The owner started selling…
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How bad are the mosquitos this year in the Borderland?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Mosquitos are the blood-sucking beasts, the size of a rice grain, that we all know and love to hate! Every year, the insects…
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El Paso area school districts have not received “In God We Trust” posters for display in classrooms
EL PASO, Texas – A new Texas law requires Texas schools to display “In God We Trust” posters if they are donated to school districts. …
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Heavy rains bring potholes and danger for Borderland drivers
EL PASO, Texas – Monsoon season brings much needed rain to El Paso, but the water can also leave behind potholes, cracks and damaged roads. The city…
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64-foot tall mountain lion mural in Downtown El Paso complete
EL PASO, Texas — A 64-foot mountain lion mural made of trash collected from around El Paso and located on the side of the One San Jacinto Plaza…
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Safety tips to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses after heavy rains
EL PASO, Texas – Monsoon season in the Borderland runs from the end of June through September, leaving behind standing water and can bring mosquitoes…
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El Paso City council approves new firefighter contract
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City council approved a 3% pay increase for firefighters. The vote to approve a new contract was unanimous. The new…
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City council approves budget and property tax rate for 2023; what is inside?
EL PASO, Texas — City council approved the more than $1 billion annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and along with it, approved the…
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Gov. Greg Abbott declares Dallas-Fort Worth deluge a disaster, freeing up state resources to help in recovery
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a state disaster declaration Tuesday for 23 counties after the Dallas area experienced what he described as the city’s…
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El Paso man claims he was struck by Jeep; he’s arrested after video evidence surfaces
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man who told police he was struck by a car in the Cincinnati Entertainment District was later arrested after a video…
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State’s lead prosecutor no longer on Walmart shooting case
UPDATE: The District Attorney’s Office sent the following statement to ABC-7: “Following recent events, a change was necessary. We wish Mr. Briggs…
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Officials: Mother survives, 5-year-old daughter drowns after two tried crossing Rio Grande
UPDATE: A 5-year-old girl drowned after being swept away in the Rio Grande along with her mother, according to authorities. Authorities say the two…
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