Buzz surrounding El Paso 8th grader heading to Scripps National Spelling Bee
EL PASO, Texas — Topgallant, that’s the word that crowned Marium Zahra the El Paso Regional Spelling Bee Champion back earlier this month. She’s…
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El Paso exceeds gasoline budget
EL PASO, Texas-The City of El Paso, has already exceeded its gas budget for its vast fleet of vehicles, and the fiscal year isn’t over yet. ABC-7…
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El Paso man faces federal charges for distributing child sexual abuse images
EL PASO, Texas – The FBI announced the arrest of an El Paso man for receiving and distributing images involving the sexual exploitation of a minor.…
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$60 Million earmarked for infrastructure headed to New Mexico’s Borderplex
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the delivery of $60 million dollars for infrastructure investments in…
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Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family says. This is a breaking news story.…
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US formally declares Russian military has committed war crimes in Ukraine
 (CNN) — The US government has formally declared that members of the Russian armed forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine, Secretary of State…
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STAAR testing starts next month: Here’s what you need to know
EL PASO, Texas — STAAR testing is set to begin the first week of April throughout El Paso. Last year the STAAR test was administered to students…
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El Paso singer/songwriter makes FaZe1 Top 100, bringing him closer to a 1.25 million dollar signing
EL PASO, Texas- Every year FaZe Clan, a once high-level video game team, now turned into a business, recruits a couple of new players to fill their…
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De Soto Hotel Fire cause classified “Undetermined”; case closed
EL PASO, Texas – Investigators have classified the Feb. 4 De Soto Hotel fire as “Undetermined After Investigation.” According to a report from the…
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Justice Clarence Thomas misses third day of oral arguments after being hospitalized
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas missed a third day of oral arguments on Wednesday after being…
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WATCH: El Paso Children’s Museum and Science Center named “La Nube”
EL PASO, Texas – Students at AOY Elementary helped unveil the new name for the El Paso Children’s Museum and Science center. The center will take…
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Anthony PD: Man killed after slamming into semi near I-10 on-ramp
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony police said a man was killed after he crashed into a semi trailer early Wednesday morning. It happened before 6 a.m.…
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Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine performs as well in children as it does in adults
By John Bonifield, CNN Moderna announced interim results of its Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 6 on Wednesday. The company said two…
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El Paso food hub receives grant to support local farmers, expand access to fresh produce
EL PASO, Texas — Desert Spoon Food Hub is hoping to increase food security all while helping local farmers. Thanks to a nearly half a million dollar…
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Afghans seek jobs in El Paso as their resettlement process continues
EL PASO, Texas – Months after Afghans fled their country and resettled in El Paso, the process to help find them jobs continues. In August, many…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Where things stand with the El Paso Electric Rate increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A proposed hike to your electric bill has been on hold for nearly a year. El Paso Electric requested a rate increase of…
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Hillary Clinton tests positive for Covid-19
By Shawna Mizelle Hillary Clinton announced Tuesday that she has tested positive for Covid-19. “Well, I’ve tested positive for COVID.…
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Water main break near UTEP; water service disruptions for nearby customers
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Water crews are working on a water main break on Baltimore and Stanton. An El Paso Water spokesperson describes it as a…
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The Joe Golding era is off to a golden start as the Miners reach milestones they haven’t in years
EL PASO, Texas — In his first year at the helm of the UTEP miners, Joe Golding hasn’t disappointed. The Miners are playing post-season basketball…
Continue Reading Capitol riot suspect is granted refugee status in Belarus after fleeing US
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A US Capitol riot suspect who fled the United States has been granted refugee status in Belarus, according to Belarusian…
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Driver police say hid in backyard after causing crash charged, placed in jail
UPDATE (3/22): El Paso police say 25-year-old Luis Hernandez was charged with two counts of accident involving injury or death. Hernandez had been…
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Cannabis growers won’t have access to water in Elephant Butte Irrigation District
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – On April 1st, the owners of Sol Cannabis are prepared to open their doors and sell marijuana to adults in Las Cruces. “I’m…
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Otero Commissioner guilty of entering restricted US Capitol grounds, not guilty of disorderly conduct in 1/6 riot trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has convicted Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin of illegally entering restricted U.S. Capitol grounds but…
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WATCH: Governor Abbott news conference on severe weather response
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott will receive a briefing and hold a press conference today, March 22, in Jacksboro on the state’s…
Continue Reading Belarusian military could ‘soon’ join war in Ukraine, US and NATO officials say
By Natasha Bertrand, Vasco Cotovio, Jennifer Hansler and Jim Sciutto, CNN The US and NATO believe that Belarus could “soon” join Russia…
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Two men arrested for stabbing man police say tried to defend central El Paso bartender
UPDATE: Police announced a second arrest in connection to the stabbing. Matthew Luis Acevedo, 24, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault…
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2 people evacuated from west El Paso home after fire breaks out overnight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department responded to a house fire in west El Paso early Tuesday morning. It happened just before 5 a.m.…
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Local farmers are feeling the pain as prices skyrocket on gas and fertilizer due to the Ukraine war
ANTHONY, New Mexico — Local farmers are worried this season might be their or their neighbor’s last, as prices to produce products skyrocket due to…
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El Paso community invited to share their August 3rd stories
El Paso, Texas – The El Paso community is asked to share their personal stories of the August 3rd Walmart shooting. The El Paso United Family…
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City of El Paso receives $1.5 million in federal funds for body cameras, walking trail
EL PASO, Texas – A total of $1.5 million dollars in federal funds will go to two city projects. The money is part of the Bipartisan Omnibus…
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