EPISD offering new early college program for high school students
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District welcomed back more than 50,000 students this week. The district is starting the school…
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Packers star Aaron Jones plans to open El Paso sports bar
EL PASO, Texas — Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones is planning to open a sports bar in El Paso. The El Paso native and former UTEP…
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Herrell co-sponsors bill that could strip universities of federal funds if they mandate vaccines
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Southern New Mexico Republican Congresswoman Yvette Herrell has signed her name to a bill that could end some federal…
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High sales tax revenue during pandemic surprises El Paso leaders
(Editor’s note: This story was produced with the support of the Puente News Collaborative, a bi-national partnership of news organizations…
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El Paso mayor, county judge urge Abbott to allow schools to mandate masks
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sent a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, imploring him…
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Former UTEP nat’l champ Emmanuel Korir wins Olympic gold in 800 meter race
TOKYO, Japan — Former UTEP sprinter and college national champion Emmanuel Korir took home the gold medal in the 800 meters race Wednesday morning…
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El Paso to host U.S., Mexico tourism industry convention
EL PASO, Texas — Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego held a joint press conference at City Hall on Wednesday morning to announce…
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Motorcyclist hurt seriously in crash with truck on Doniphan Drive in Vinton
VINTON, Texas — A motorcyclist was seriously injured after his bike collided with a truck along a stretch of Doniphan Drive in Vinton late Wednesday…
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Mugshot released of man held on $1M bond in northeast El Paso road rage shooting
UPDATE, Aug. 4: Authorities released the mugshot of 36–year-old David Saenz, who remained held on a million dollar bond on charges of aggravated…
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El Paso driver told deputy he was drinking prior to wrong-way I-10 crash that killed 1, hurt 6
UPDATE, Aug. 4: The man charged in a deadly head-on car collision in far east El Paso told investigators he had been drinking at home and at a…
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Socorro ISD focused on narrowing learning gap
EL PASO, Texas — The Socorro Independent School District is hoping to be on the “forefront” of making sure it’s students, faculty, staff are safe…
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Complete coverage of 2nd anniversary of Aug. 3 shooting
EL PASO, Texas — Here’s a collection of ABC-7’s on-air and online coverage on Aug. 3, 2021, reflecting the two-year anniversary of El Paso’s Cielo…
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Some Borderland parents concerned about lack of mask mandates for schools
EL PASO, Texas — With schools opening back up across the Borderland, some parents have expressed concerns over the lack of mask requirements. For…
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Walmart’s Grand Candela lacks 23rd column; some names missing from plaques
EL PASO, Texas — The Grand Candela Memorial, it stands just feet away from the entrance to the Cielo Vista Walmart — where 23 lives were stolen,…
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WATCH: Star on the Mountain tribute to Aug. 3 victims
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Chamber flashed the Star on the Mountain 23 times Tuesday night in honor of the Aug. 3 mass shooting victims, while El…
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2 years after Walmart mass shooting, El Paso leaders see inaction and betrayal by Texas officials
BY ANGELA KOCHERGA, EL PASO MATTERS EL PASO, Texas — Days before its official unveiling on Tuesday, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego walked…
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WATCH: Healing Garden unveiled at Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas — The County of El Paso on Tuesday evening unveiled a Healing Garden memorial at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Drive, to honor the…
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LCPS will require masks indoors for all students, staff
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — All students and staff at Las Cruces Public Schools will be required to wear face masks indoors to prevent the spread of…
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Man charged with attempted murder of woman at Planet Fitness in Las Cruces
UPDATE: The man suspected in Tuesday morning’s shooting that injured a 29-year-old woman at Planet Fitness has been charged with…
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Far east El Paso County massage parlor shut down amid sex probe
EL PASO, Texas – Local and state officials have shut down a far east El Paso County massage parlor where they contend “illegal activity occurs…
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‘We’re survivors’: Aug. 3rd shooting victim copes with loss of husband 2 years after tragedy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jessica Garcia spent 16 years with the love of her life, Guillermo ‘Memo’ Garcia. That’s why two years later, after the…
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El Paso federal judge blocks migrant stops by Texas troopers
UPDATE, Aug. 3: A federal judge in El Paso on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order prohibiting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott from carrying out…
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Train collides with semi-truck in Vinton; trucker hospitalized
VINTON, Texas — A BNSF Railway freight train struck a semi-truck in Vinton on Tuesday afternoon, damaging the cab of the big-rig and turning it on…
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Memorial bell tolling ceremony at City Hall for Aug. 3 victims
EL PASO, Texas — Members of El Paso City Council participated in a special Aug. 3 memorial bell tolling ceremony Tuesday morning before the…
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El Paso County’s Aug. 3 healing garden remembers victims
El PASO, Texas — It’s been two years since one of the most tragic days in El Paso and the healing process is far from over. A new permanent…
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Teens arrested for man’s murder at Las Cruces house party
UPDATE, Aug. 3: Police announced the arrests Tuesday of two Las Cruces teenagers for a weekend shooting death that occurred at a house party. Isaiah…
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‘A strong group of girls’: 2 years after Walmart shooting, youth soccer team’s bond continues to grow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Luis Calvillo stands on the sidelines. He’s in his element. He’s at peace — doing what he loves. The head coach of the EP…
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NMSU to require Covid-19 vaccinations for employees
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University will require faculty and other workers to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 by Sept. 30, or…
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Former El Paso Mayor Dee Margo keeps scrapbook of letters showing support after Aug. 3 shooting
EL PASO, Texas — Dee Margo, while flipping through a scrapbook of letters and cards from around the world, recalls the heinous shooting that left 23…
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Motorist hurt in 2-car rollover crash along I-10 west at Raynolds
EL PASO, Texas –A motorist was hurt in a two-vehicle rollover crash that happened along an area of Interstate 10 in east El Paso late Tuesday…
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