U.S. Customs and Border Protection seize narcotics at the Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized fentanyl and cocaine on two separate occasions on March 7, 2023. CBP officers…
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NMSU’s American Indian Business Enterprise receives grant
The American Indian Business Enterprise at NMSU is among the recipients of a $12 million grant from the Native American Agricultural Fund. This fund…
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Texas legislatures introduce House Bill focusing on youth mental health
A House Bill was introduced to the Texas House of Representatives this week focusing on youth mental health. House Bill 4200 will require school…
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City of El Paso invites community to free microchip event for pets
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso Animal Services is inviting the community to take part in “Straylight Savings,” an event aimed at bringing…
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Northeast El Paso fire sends one person to hospital
EL PASO, Texas — One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after an apartment caught on fire in northeast El Paso early Friday…
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One person with serious injuries after stabbing in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was stabbed at the intersection of Dyer St. & Flory Ave. in northeast El Paso. The individual was transported…
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County opens Migrant Support Center in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County of El Paso has opened a new County Migrant Support Center. It has been opened in partnership with its contractor,…
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Fentanyl and cocaine seized at the Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – More than 28-pounds of cocaine and 16 pounds of fentanyl were found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in two…
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6 dead after shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness center in Hamburg, Germany
By Nadine Schmidt, Jessie Gretener and Tara John, CNN (CNN) — A deadly shooting erupted at a Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall in in Hamburg on…
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One person seriously injured after car crashes into a wall in downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department says one patient was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash along…
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Growing distrust from migrants in Juarez after multiple confrontations with local authorities
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Migrants in downtown Juarez say they’ve had troubling run-ins with Juarez Municipal Police and the National Institute of…
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Former NMSU photojournalist reveals to ABC-7 how he was shot while on the job
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– — NMSU graduate and Spectrum News 13 photojournalist Jesse Walden says he is recovering following a shooting in…
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Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent resigns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ralph Ramos, Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent, has resigned, according to the LCPS spokesperson. This is a…
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Texas Gas Service replaces meter damaged by car, causing morning leak
UPDATE 10:48 a.m.: A Texas Gas Service spokesperson says a third-party vehicle hit one of their gas meters, causing the leak. TGS crews have…
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81-year-old stuck in snowbank survives nearly a week on croissants and candy
(CNN) — An elderly man survived on croissants, candy and biscotti for nearly a week alone in his car, stuck in a snowbank on a desolate…
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Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall in hotel
(CNN) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized after a fall at a hotel in Washington, DC. “This evening, Leader…
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Yeezy fallout could push Adidas into its first annual loss in 31 years
For the first time in 31 years Adidas is facing an operating loss. On Wednesday, the shoe maker says it will lose about $736 million this year…
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Fight breaks out on Southwest Airline flight from Dallas to Phoenix
DALLAS, Texas– Safety in air travel in question again after a fist fight broke out on a Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas, Texas on Monday. It…
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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of March 5 to March 11
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s…
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NMSU want a former or current D1 head coach with a proven track record both on and off the court
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This time last year the Aggies were just days away from winning the WAC, getting the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament…
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Catalytic converter thefts continue to be on the rise in El Paso, new legislation aims to curb it
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the nation, including here in El Paso. According to data ABC-7 obtained…
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UTEP bounced in first round of C-USA Tournament; Miners fall to WKU, 73-67
FRISCO, Texas – The season has officially come to an end for the UTEP Miners. Wednesday night in Frisco, TX the Miners received an early exit from…
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Former U.S. Marshal warns public to reconsider travel plans to Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- It was only 4 days ago when a group of four Americans were kidnapped in Mexico, by what authorities believe was a Mexican drug…
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All-female ABC-7 crew produces newscast on International Women’s Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On this International Women’s Day, an all-female production crew put ABC-7 at 5 on the air. While we’re taking the time to…
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El Paso City Rep can vote on issues relating to multi-purpose arena
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A city panel says recently elected District 1 City Representative Brian Kennedy can vote on issues related to the…
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Semitrailer fire in Las Cruces under investigation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department battled a semitrailer fire Tuesday morning. According to the Las Cruces Fire…
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FAA administrator unclear whether airliner close calls are on the rise
(CNN) — After at least six incidents this year, the nation’s top aviation official says he does not know whether close calls involving…
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Migrant raids lead to confrontation in Juarez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A confrontation broke out Wednesday between migrants and law enforcement in front of a downtown Juarez hotel. The National…
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Some Education majors reconsider career path due to safety concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- With the constant news of school threats, the level of interest has slumped for potential Borderland teachers. ABC-7 spoke to…
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Dozens of women in Juarez commemorate International Women’s day
JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Women in Juarez will commemorate International Women’s day with several events. Wednesday started with an offering to women…
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