Borderland pet owners urged to keep their pets safe this 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas – Pet owners across the Borderland are encouraged to keep their pets safe and bring them indoors this Independence Day. Each 4th of…
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Person of interest taken into custody in July 4 parade shooting
UPDATE 5:46 P.M.: Officials say a North Chicago police officer spotted the person of interest in the July 4th parade shooting and following a short…
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Friend remembers man killed in Chaparral incident
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico- A friend of the man shot and killed this weekend has identified him as Brian Humble. The Sheriff’s Office has not yet released…
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‘People just falling and falling’: Witnesses describe terror at Illinois parade shooting
By Jason Hanna, Adrienne Broaddus, Eric Levenson and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Zoe Pawelczak’s dad thought the repetitive pops ringing out at…
Continue Reading Suspect in connection with a mass shooting at July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has been taken into custody
By Eric Levenson, Adrienne Broaddus, Shawn Nottingham, Brynn Gingras, Steve Almasy and Joe Sutton, CNN Robert E. Crimo III, the suspect in a mass…
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South Dakota governor defends state’s abortion ‘trigger’ ban when asked if 10-year-old should be forced to give birth
CNN By Kaanita Iyer, CNN South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem on Sunday defended her state’s abortion ban, which includes an exception when…
Continue Reading A teenage girl was bitten by a shark and seriously injured in Florida
Florida teen Addison Bethea speaks to CNN’s Brianna Keilar after surviving a shark attack off the state’s Gulf Coast while scalloping in shallow…
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Here’s what you need to know this Fourth of July holiday
EL PASO, Texas — From safety tips to restrictions, and even where you catch catch a glimpse of fireworks lighting up the Borderland skies, here’s…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Bang for your buck
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city council hosted hearings this past week to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. What are the top…
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One person taken to the hospital after a multi-car crash near the state line
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire department and Police department responded to a two vehicle crash near the state line. It happened at Stan Roberts…
Continue Reading Several people killed in Copenhagen mall shooting, police say
Several people have been shot at a Copenhagen mall, Danish police said. One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting at Field’s mall,…
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One man dead after officer involved shooting incident in New Mexico
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — Officials say one man is dead after firing shots at a Doña Ana County Sheriff deputy early this morning. It happened in a…
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Fourth of July Events in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas- Areas across the borderland are celebrating the fourth of July in different ways. Sunday night Las Cruces will hold an electric light…
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South Central crash leaves one person in the hospital with serious injuries
EL PASO, Texas- Special traffic investigators were called out to the scene of a crash after one person was transported to the hospital with serious…
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Speeding car slams another vehicle, killing 3 in New Mexico
WAGON MOUND, N. M. (AP) — New Mexico State Police say they suspect alcohol was a factor when a speeding car slammed into a sedan backing out of a…
Continue Reading Fireworks restrictions: Where you can and can’t purchase and use fireworks in El Paso and Doña Ana Counties
EL PASO, Texas – It’s that time of year again, and people are going to celebrate Independence Day by shooting off fireworks. However, this year’s…
Continue Reading Pete Arredondo resigns from Uvalde city council after botched response to school shooting
By Shimon Prokupecz, Rosa Flores and Eric Levenson, CNN Uvalde school district police chief Pedro “Pete” Arredondo has resigned his…
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Human smugglers locked migrants in toolboxes with no means of escape along El Paso sector, officials say
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Friday that agents from the U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector have intercepted 25 human…
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Texas STAAR results improve in math and reading after pandemic dips
Texas students’ standardized test scores in reading and math moved closer to pre-pandemic levels after falling to levels not seen in a decade the…
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Texas safety officials will begin “random intruder detection audits” of schools in September
AUSTIN, Texas — This fall, Texas public schools will be subjected to random inspections to detect weak access points in the wake of the Uvalde…
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WATCH: El Paso County Sheriff’s Detention Officer rescues family from burning trailer home
EL PASO, Texas — An off-duty El Paso County Sheriff’s Detention Officer saved a family from a burning trailer home, according to the Sheriff’s…
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Officials: El Paso detention officer attacked inside her unit by inmate during transport; customs agent comes to her rescue
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story indicated the incident happened at 3:45 a.m., as mentioned during the live news conference. Court…
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It’s vacation season! Visit regional destinations with ABC-7’s Katie Frazier
GILA NATIONAL FOREST, New Mexico – It’s the Fourth of July weekend and many across the United States use this weekend to travel to visit family,…
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Gag order issued in accused Aug. 3rd Walmart shooter case
UPDATE: The judge in the Walmart shooter case issued a gag order at a status hearing this morning. Judge Sam Medrano of the 409th District Court…
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Estela Casas awards scholarships to local students in their efforts to fight cancer
EL PASO, Texas — Various El Paso organizations awarded scholarships to local students that have made efforts in the fight against cancer. “When I…
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County Judge says proactive approach needed post “Remain in Mexico” policy
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…
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El Paso teens and young adults get the opportunity to participate in 18-month work program
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…
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El Pasoans react to the possible end of “Remain in Mexico Policy”
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…
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Man identified in connection to deadly east El Paso shooting
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…
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Person injured in crash between motorcycle and truck in central El Paso
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…
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