Water is critical to restore the Rio Grande ecosystem at Rio Bosque
Editor’s note: This story comes from the El Paso Times as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which…
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Doña Ana County DA says he learned of 6-year-old dog mauling death through media, not Sheriff’s Office
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Doña Ana County Grand Jury indicted three people in the dog mauling incident involving the Nov. 22, 2021, death of…
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Almost 600 Texas youth are trapped in a juvenile prison system on the brink of collapse
Texas’ juvenile prison system is nearing total collapse. Its five lockups are dangerously understaffed, an ongoing problem that worsened…
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An NRA charity planned to raffle an AR-15 at a Texas event. Then Uvalde families protested and the group lost its site
By Raja Razek and Michelle Krupa, CNN A fundraiser for a charity affiliated with the powerful National Rifle Association won’t be held as…
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Watch: Memorial bell toll ceremony for August 3rd victims
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council is hosting a special bell toll ceremony in honor of the August 3rd victims. The names of each of the 23…
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The flooding death toll has risen to at least 37 for Kentucky, more help needed to reach those stranded
The death toll continues to rise from the extreme flooding devastating Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, confirming at…
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Major news organizations sue Texas Department of Public Safety for public records on Uvalde shooting
More than a dozen major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety to obtain public records relating to…
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Send us your funny pet videos
EL PASO, Texas — The Humane Society Telethon is nearly upon us! It’s a time to showcase four-legged friends who are looking for a new home, raise…
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Juarez man facing charges in deadly Santa Teresa rollover
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges in connection to a deadly crash in Santa Teresa, where two people believed…
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County implements curfew for juveniles after uptick in crime
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso county commissioners approved a late-night curfew for juveniles who are found in public places. The new curfew extends an…
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El Paso approves lowering city’s tax rate by 4.49 cents
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council approved what it’s calling the first step to lower the city’s tax rate by 4.49 cents – a drop it says is the…
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Parents react to first day back at school
EL PASO, Texas — Eight districts opened their doors for the first day of school Monday. A majority of El Paso kids are now back in the…
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Las Cruces Mayor, Attorney of shooting victim react to multi-million dollar settlement
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The City of Las Cruces has agreed to pay the family of Amelia Baca 2.75 million dollars. It’s part of a…
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WATCH: President Biden’s remarks on weekend strike that killed Ayman al-Zawahri
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: US weekend strike in Afghanistan killed top al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri. WASHINGTON (AP) — White House:…
Continue Reading US kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in drone strike in Afghanistan
CNN By Kevin Liptak, Kylie Atwood, Natasha Bertrand and Donald Judd, CNN The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone…
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Coalition of news organizations sues Texas Department of Public Safety over withheld records on Uvalde shooting
More than a dozen news organizations filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety on Monday, accusing the agency of unlawfully…
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Grand jury indicts 3 family members in dog mauling that killed a 6-year-old son
DONA ANA COUNTY, NM – Three members of the same family are facing charges in the dog-mauling death of 6-year-old Avery Jackson-Dunphy on November 22,…
Continue Reading Jan 6. rioter who carried gun to US Capitol and threatened Nancy Pelosi gets more than 7 years in prison
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A federal judge on Monday sentenced Guy Reffitt, who brought a gun to the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot and…
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Man convicted in death and dismemberment of New Mexico girl
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A man was convicted Monday in the 2016 death of an Albuquerque girl who was strangled, dismembered and set on fire in the…
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Threat against County Courthouse prompts caution; some may be working remotely
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County workers have been asked to work remotely for the week after a threat was made to the courthouse, officials said. The…
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Vitalant hosting blood drive in honor of August 3 victims and families
EL PASO, Texas — Vitalant, in partnership with District Attorney Yvonne Rosales, is holding a two-day blood drive event to honor the August 3rd…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Starting a new school year with ongoing pandemic challenges, security concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Eight school districts are starting their school year Monday. ABC-7 Xtra sat down with El Paso’s top four school districts in…
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2 found dead in charred car within California wildfire zone
By NOAH BERGER and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press YREKA, Calif. (AP) — At least two people have died from a raging California blaze that was…
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Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89
Nichelle Nichols, the actress revered by “Star Trek” fans everywhere for her role as Lieutenant Uhura, the communications officer on the starship…
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Socorro Independent School District welcoming students back to the classroom for the 2022-2023 school year
EL PASO, Texas – Eight different school districts return to the classroom on Monday, August 1st and the Socorro Independent School District has big…
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Thousands of Borderland students return to school
EL PASO, Texas — Eight Borderland school districts kick of their school year Monday morning after a short summer break. El Paso ISD is one of them.…
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Casa De Refugiado closing: What this means for the future of migrants in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Sunday, July 31st is the last day of operation for Casa De Refugiado, a migrant shelter ran by the Annunciation House. The shelter…
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95 South Cuisine keeps El Pasoans coming back
EL PASO, Texas- One local eatery is feeding El Pasoans their special brand of southern food even though the head cook is from New Jersey. Diedra…
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8 injured in car crash on I-10 East and Juárez exit
EL PASO, Texas — Emergency reports show eight people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on I-10 east and the Juárez exit Sunday evening.…
Continue Reading NBA legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell dies at 88
Forbes.com sports columnist Terence Moore speaks about the effect 11-time NBA champion Bill Russell had on the NBA, professional sports and the civil…
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