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Texas mall shooter’s 8 weapons were legally obtained, authorities say, as motive remains unclear
Originally Published: 09 MAY 23 02:11 ETUpdated: 16 MAY 23 17:37 ETBy Holly Yan, Steve Almasy, Josh Campbell, Sara Smart and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNNEditor’s note: This story contains graphic descriptions of the shooting’s aftermath.Allen, Texas (CNN) — The weapons brought to the attack on random shoppers at the outlet mall in Allen, Texas, were all
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Sunland Park Fire Department anticipating a busy rescue season involving migrants
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Department officials tell ABC-7, they are preparing for a busy summer filled with rescues and recoveries. In just a week, the department was called out to 4 body recoveries. Chief Daniel Medrano said it’s unusual to receive these many calls in the span of a week,
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for
Continue Reading Driver in fatal migrant crash was intoxicated and said in Spanish ‘they got in my way,’ according to arrest report
Originally Published: 12 MAY 23 14:17 ET Updated: 12 MAY 23 14:58 ET By Nick Valencia, CNN (CNN) — The driver who police say crashed his car into a group of migrants outside a Brownsville, Texas, shelter on Sunday, killing eight, was “obviously intoxicated” when officers arrived and said in Spanish, “They got in my way,” according
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The most popular dog names of 2023 in Texas
Wag! ranked the 50 most popular dog names in Texas based on its users’ data.
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Judge’s order could have overcrowding implications at CBP facilities in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Late Thursday evening a Florida federal judge blocked the federal government from releasing migrants that have been processed. The judge’s orders went into effect when Title 42, the public emergency health order, expired. The U.S. District Judge ordered the federal government to stop the release of migrants without court dates.
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Migrants continue to get processed near U.S./Mexico Border as the end of Title 42 nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the expiration of Title 42 looms, migrants continue to turn themselves into Border Patrol agents near Gate 42 in El Paso’s lower valley. ABC-7 witnessed dozens of migrants being loaded into the Border Patrol vans. Agents said 1,500 migrants were waiting to be processed into the United States. The
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El Paso City Council discusses “excessive” use of city representatives’ taxpayer-funded gas cards
In a special meeting scheduled for Thursday morning, members of the El Paso City Council will be discussing a newly released audit that revealed two city representatives may have used their taxpayer-funded gas cards to fuel two or more vehicles. The meeting comes on the heels of the city’s Financial Audit and Oversight Committee (FOAC) meeting held on May 4 when Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon went over the audit
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Texas House’s version of the Senate’s school voucher bill would reduce the program’s scope and replace the STAAR test
By Brian Lopez and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune “Texas House’s version of the Senate’s school voucher bill would reduce the program’s scope and replace the STAAR test” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and
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Texas bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles moves forward
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas House Select Committee on Community Safety passed House Bill 2744 Monday. It will now move to the House Calendars Committee and be considered for a floor vote. The current legislative session ends at the end of May, giving legislators just a few weeks to possibly pass the measure. House
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Texas mall shooting updates: 9 killed in shooting
(ABC) — Nine people were killed, seven hospitalized with injuries with three in critical condition and four in stable condition in a shooting Saturday at an outdoor outlet mall in Texas on Saturday, officials said. The hospitalized victims ages range from 5 to 61 years old, officials said. A shooter has been “neutralized,” police said.
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One suspect believed to be dead in shooting at Texas mall, source says; police searching for possible second suspect
Originally Published: 06 MAY 23 17:54 ET Updated: 06 MAY 23 19:11 ET By John Miller, Ashley Killough and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in a suburb of Dallas are responding to a shooting at an outlet mall, with ATF personnel on the scene at Allen Premium Outlets. There is at least one confirmed
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Wettest counties in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Texas using data from National Centers for Environmental Information.
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El Paso woman competing for the title of Ms. Health and Fitness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso business owner is vying for the title of Ms. Health and Fitness. 50-year-old Heidi Avedician told ABC-7, she wants to motivate and inspire other women. Avedician said she is passionate about fitness, health and nutrition. As a mother of two, she wants to inspire the next generation.
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ABC-7 Xtra: Audit finds inconsistencies in taxpayer-funded gas cards
Update: The city of El Paso’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee will meet Thursday, May 4 to discuss the internal audit. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Mayor Oscar Leeser says an audit found inconsistencies in the usage of taxpayer-funded gasoline credit cards that are provided to city council members for city-related business. Read our initial article. In a phone interview with ABC-7, Mayor Leeser
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After backlash, Abbott expresses some regret after labeling all Cleveland shooting victims “illegal immigrants”
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. Gov. Greg Abbott expressed regret Monday after facing intense criticism for labeling all the victims of the Cleveland, Texas, shooting rampage as “illegal immigrants,” even though it appears at least one of them was not. Abbott’s office issued a statement Monday afternoon
Continue Reading ‘He could be anywhere now:’ Search continues for Texas man suspected of killing his neighbors after being asked to stop firing his rifle outdoors
(CNN) — The FBI is helping in the manhunt for a gunman accused of shooting and killing five people — including a child — at a Cleveland, Texas, home after neighbors asked him to stop firing his rifle outdoors, officials said. “We consider him armed and dangerous,” said FBI Houston Special Agent in Charge James Smith. “He’s
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5 people fatally shot in Texas, including 8-year-old, suspect at large, San Jacinto County Sheriff says
(CNN) — A suspect is at large after five people, including an 8-year-old, were fatally shot in a Cleveland, Texas, home, according to San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers. Authorities found the victims Friday night after receiving a harassment report about 11:30 p.m. local time, the sheriff told CNN affiliate KHOU. Multiple people were shot
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Police say man robbed El Paso auto store while smuggling 6-year-old migrant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An Albuquerque man is accused of robbing an auto parts store while attempting to smuggle three migrants, including a 6-year-old girl. Police charged 20-year-old Brayan Ramirez with 5 different crimes, including endangering a child, evading arrest, human smuggling, aggravated robbery, and unauthorized use of a car. On April 18, 2023
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‘This is a real crisis’: Sacred Heart Church overwhelmed by the growing number of migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As the number of migrants camping outside Sacred Heart Church continues growing, church officials are becoming concerned. Hundreds are camping outside of the church and the shelter has reached capacity. Rev. Rafael Garcia told ABC-7 the large group of migrants arrived at the church about two days ago. He said he
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Nearly 13,000 pieces of evidence collected in DOJ’s ongoing Uvalde investigation
UVALDE, Texas— The Department of Justice is analyzing 13,000 pieces of evidence connected to the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It comes as authorities are working to eventually publish a report into the botched law enforcement response in the mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers last year. More than
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The most popular used cars in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the five most popular used cars in Texas, using data from iSeeCars.com
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar named chair of Biden re-election campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has been named as one of seven co-chairs of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. Escobar is the only Texan and only border representative named to the campaign’s leadership team. Biden announced that he is running for re-election Tuesday. The announcement was made in a video
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For migrant children who cross the border alone, a new set of challenges getting health care awaits
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 26, 2023 “For migrant children who cross the border alone, a new set challenges getting health care awaits” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. The
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El Paso considering issuing municipal identification cards, possibly helping migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council members passed a resolution Tuesday to look into issuing municipal identification cards. The measure was passed unanimously. Several El Paso residents spoke before the vote. Many of those who spoke were immigration advocates, including representatives from the Border Network for Human Rights. Many advocates in El
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Montwood High senior awarded $40,000 scholarship, paid Amazon internship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Montwood High School senior will soon be interning at Amazon. In addition to that new opportunity, Gael Sustaita is also receiving a $40,000 scholarship. That money will allow Sustaita to study computer science or engineering at a university of his choice. It’s called the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship. When
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Oil companies work together to boost production in the Permian Basin
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An important fossil fuel region near the Borderland is getting busier. FireBird Energy II and Quantum Energy Partners are working together now. $500 million is being invested into the companies, allowing for increased oil production in the Permian Basin. The region spans from West Texas to southeast New Mexico and
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Cities with the worst commute in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the cities with the worst commutes in Texas using data from the Census Bureau.
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Texas House passes school safety bills in response to Uvalde shooting
AUSTIN, Texas (Texas Tribune) — The Texas House on Monday passed legislation that is calling for significant investments to beef up schools’ safety, including hiring at least one armed security officer at every campus, providing incentives for school employees to get certified to carry a weapon and installing silent panic alert buttons in every classroom.
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