BBB of El Paso: Rental scams on the rise nationwide
EL PASO, Texas — With the housing market booming and prices on places to live are soaring, scammers are taking notice. The Better Business Bureau of…
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El Paso Police warn of “house party” dangers; say anyone who attends risks their own “demise”
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Police are issuing an urgent warning to teenagers, twenty-somethings, parents and homeowners about the dangers of “house”…
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County Commissioners approve proposed tax rate for the fiscal year of 2023
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County Commissioners passed a new proposed tax rate on Monday. Although the motion passed, the tax rate has yet to be…
Continue Reading Former Fort Bliss soldier pleads guilty to sexually abusing six-year-old child
EL PASO, Texas — A former Fort Bliss soldier pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a six-year-old child at a home on Fort Bliss. According to court…
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44 migrants found in central El Paso stash house
Officials say the discovery was made Friday near Geronimo Drive and Trowbridge Drive. The migrants were from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and…
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Man charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at east El Paso church
EL PASO, Texas — A man who was taken into custody by officers from the Pebble Hills Regional Command for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at…
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CBP says 16-year-old U.S. citizen tried smuggling 16 pounds of fentanyl across Ysleta Port of Entry
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized about 16 pounds of fentanyl from a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old attempting to…
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Average El Paso home valuation jumps nearly 20%; reappraisal likely next year
Average home valuations in the county have skyrocketed for the second year in a row – shooting up a whopping 19.9% to $189,709 this year, El Paso…
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Petition drive seeks voter approval requirement for UMC’s $345 million bond issue
A group of El Pasoans has begun a petition drive to force University Medical Center to allow voters to decide whether the county-owned hospital can…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace is building beds for the kids who need them the most
EL PASO, Texas – Sleep in Heavenly Peace is an organization working to make the lives of children in need a little more comfortable, one bed at a…
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El Paso philanthropist dies
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso philanthropist Dede Rogers has died. Isha Rogers Santamaria confirmed her sister’s death in a Facebook post. Rogers was an…
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Anthony ISD receives several grants for student programs, teacher incentives this school year
ANTHONY, Texas — Anthony ISD if one the smallest districts in the county welcoming back about 800 students this year. The district is investing in a…
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Person taken into custody after altercation at east El Paso church
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police officials said one person was taken into custody during mass at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Vista…
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El Paso Police investigating “unknown problem” near Sunland Park Mall
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Police are investigating an unknown problem in the area of 750 Sunland Park, near the Sunland Park Mall. Officials said a…
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Jackknifed semi-truck leads to major backup in downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A jackknifed semi-truck resulted in a major traffic delay on the I-10 eastbound lanes. According to emergency reports, the incident…
Continue Reading 21-year-old dies after arriving to hospital with gunshot wound
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating a gunshot incident that left one man dead Sunday morning. EPSO said…
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El Paso gas shortage: Some El Pasoans forced to drive 3 miles for gas
EL PASO, Texas — Many gas pumps across the Sun City had sleeves over the handles Saturday, informing customers that it was out of order. “There’s no…
Continue Reading Repairs at El Paso fuel terminal create gas shortage around city
EL PASO, Texas — Repairs at an El Paso fuel terminal this past week created a gas shortage across the city, and as a result created frustration for…
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29th annual “Be a Star, Save a Life” telethon kicks off Saturday night
EL PASO, Texas — The 29th annual “Be a Star, Save a Life” telethon raised nearly $115,000 for the Humane Society of El Paso. The telethon, hosted on…
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Several El Paso gas stations out of fuel
You may have a hard time finding somewhere to fuel up. Several ABC-7 viewers called our newsroom Friday night and said that several gas stations…
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New Mexico cannabis sales: How Texans are impacting the state’s revenue
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — Astro Buds in Chaparral, just a mile from the Texas border, has only been operating for two weeks, but the amount of traffic…
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SISD working on new bus tracking system after 6 students were dropped off at wrong locations
EL PASO, Texas — The superintendent of the Socorro Independent School District is speaking out after multiple students were dropped off at wrong…
Continue Reading 3-year-old girl injured in Las Cruces after shooting in possible road rage incident
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 3-year-old girl was rushed to University Medical Center after being injured following a shooting that Las Cruces police…
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Man accused of leading Las Cruces police in dangerous chase on the loose after walking out of hospital
EL PASO, Texas — A man wanted for shoplifting and leading Las Cruces police on a chase is now on the loose. 25-year-old Joshua Lopez was taken to a…
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Supervisor at downtown jail fired after being arrested for indecency with a child
UPDATE: According to documents obtained by ABC-7, a 12-year-old girl told a counselor she had been abused by SGT. Lorenzo Morales, when she was six…
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7-year-old El Paso girl dropped off at wrong bus stop, found hours later; parents want answers
EL PASO, Texas – The parents of a 7-year-old girl are speaking out after they say their daughter was dropped off at the wrong bus stop, waiting for…
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Help save a life with the El Paso Humane Society telethon
EL PASO, Texas –Every year, the Humane Society of El Paso telethon helps shelter pets find their forever homes. Recently retired KVIA General…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Severe thunderstorm warning for Central Hudspeth County
EL PASO, Texas — The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Central Hudspeth County in western…
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World-renowned artist to build mural with trash downtown
EL PASO, Texas — A Portuguese artist will be making his way to the Borderland to create mural with your trash. It’s all apart of Green Hope…
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Socorro ISD holds ribbon-cutting for brand new school, hoping to alleviate overflow problems in the district
EL PASO, Texas — Socorro ISD held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Ben Narbuth Elementary, hoping to alleviate overflow problems in the district. SISD…
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