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County Judge says proactive approach needed post “Remain in Mexico” policy

June 30, 2022 6:53 PM Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas- El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego says the County and City of El Paso are prepared for migrants to begin entering the United…

El Paso teens and young adults get the opportunity to participate in 18-month work program

June 30, 2022 11:41 AM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso was chosen by the National League of Cities (NLC) to take part in a work program for 16-24-year-olds in the…

El Pasoans react to the possible end of “Remain in Mexico Policy”

June 30, 2022 11:54 AM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas — The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 majority to allow President Joe Biden to end the “Remain in Mexico Policy”. The “Remain in Mexico…

Man identified in connection to deadly east El Paso shooting

June 30, 2022 3:00 PM David Gonzalez

UPDATE: Federal officials say the man who died after being shot by an officer Wednesday was 29-year-old Luis Angel Garcia. Officials say Garcia was…

Person injured in crash between motorcycle and truck in central El Paso

June 30, 2022 4:40 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — First responders were called out to 4300 Montana and US 54 after a crash between a truck and a motorcycle. There are reports of one…

Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as “involuntary relocation” in second grade curriculum

June 30, 2022 3:58 PM Texas Tribune

A group of Texas educators have proposed to the Texas State Board of Education that slavery should be taught as “involuntary relocation” during…

El Paso Police: Nurse threats to “end” officers’ lives with fentanyl caught on video

June 30, 2022 3:35 PM Yvonne Suarez

EL PASO, Texas – Court records obtained by ABC-7 state a man threatened to harm officers by giving them, “all the (expletive) Fentanyl to (expletive)…

El Paso man gets 10 years in prison for coercion of a minor who turned out to be undercover FBI employee

June 30, 2022 2:23 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man received 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a child into sexual activity. Officials say, Lawrence…

Residents say Desert Hope Apartments a hotspot for crime, drugs, just 10 months after opening

June 30, 2022 12:00 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The scene at Desert Hope Apartments is a very different one today than it was just 10 months ago. Drugs, crime, and violence…

At least 6 migrants died and 10 others were found in 3 separate human smuggling cases in Texas over the last 24 hours

June 30, 2022 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Ray Sanchez, Joe Sutton and Rebekah Riess, CNN At least six migrants were killed and 10 others have been found in three separate human smuggling…

WATCH: Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

June 30, 2022 9:44 AM Kerry Mannix

UPDATE: Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in as the 104th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Honorable Ketanji Brown…

How today’s Supreme Court decision could change things at the border

June 30, 2022 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN A Supreme Court ruling Thursday could shape what we see going forward along the US-Mexico border. In a 5-4 ruling,…

Supreme Court says Biden can end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

June 30, 2022 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Joe Biden the green light to end the controversial…

Supreme Court hands down decisions on Biden Administration’s ability to end ‘Remain in Mexico,’ EPA’s power in regulating emissions

June 30, 2022 8:10 AM Kerry Mannix

UPDATE: The Supreme Court has handed down both decisions. The court said the Biden Administration can end the controversial Trump-era “Remain in…

Supreme Court curbs EPA’s ability to fight climate change

June 30, 2022 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court curbed the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to broadly regulate…

Biden calls for dropping filibuster rules to pass abortion rights into law

June 30, 2022 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, Betsy Klein, Phil Mattingly and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he would support making an exception…

WATCH: Man shot, another taken into custody, in organized crime investigation, say officials

June 29, 2022 4:47 PM David Gonzalez, Rosemary Garcia

UPATE: 7:20 p.m. — The Department of Homeland Security said one suspect was shot and another, who fled the scene, is now in custody. Officials…

FC Juárez owners pay $6.5 million to save team from losing spot in top tier Mexican league

June 29, 2022 8:01 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — The FC Juárez ownership is investing in the team’s facilities, new players, and new coaching staff all in hopes of…

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges

June 28, 2022 11:15 PM CNN

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to federal prosecutors, following his conviction last year on federal…

Women travel great distances to the Sunland Park Reproduction Clinic for abortion

June 29, 2022 12:03 PM Wil Herren

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico- Women are having to travel great distances in order to be prescribed a pill to terminate their pregnancy. ABC-7 spoke with…

City manager, city attorney to get pay raises following annual evaluations

June 29, 2022 2:43 PM El Paso Matters Elida S. Perez

City Manager Tommy Gonzalez is getting a pay raise for the second time this year, while City Attorney Karla Nieman is receiving a third salary…

El Paso Police: Registered nurse threatened to kill officers by giving them Fentanyl at his hospital

June 29, 2022 2:01 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — A 30-year-old registered nurse threatened to kill officers by giving them Fentanyl if he ever saw them at the hospital where he…

County Commissioners meet about improvements to County Coliseum and Ascarate Park

June 29, 2022 2:38 PM Dylan McKim

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners heard from their economic development department Wednesday morning about possible upgrades and…

WATCH: Gov. Abbott holds media briefing on border security; calls for enhanced DPS checkpoints

June 29, 2022 12:55 PM David Gonzalez

EAGLE PASS, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a briefing to address updates on border security Wednesday. Abbott stressed in the briefing that…

The Hospitals of Providence East Campus unveils $20 million expansion

June 29, 2022 11:50 AM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas — The Hospitals of Providence East held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its new $20 million expansion project. The expansion will…

A new way to stay in El Paso, Boxstel coming soon

June 29, 2022 11:12 AM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas – In Downtown El Paso, soon, there will be a new option for tourists to choose to get their rest and relaxation. Boxstel – Modern Stay…