At the root of democracy: Free flow of information
Sunshine Week 2022 Editor’s Note: This article was provided by guest columnist Kelley Shannon, Executive Director for the Freedom of Information…
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Two men arrested in McCombs shooting; guns, drugs seized
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police arrested two men in connection to a March 6 shooting at Barraza Park on McCombs. Police say a fight left a…
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Woman stabbed in neck in south-central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – A 34-year-old woman was stabbed in the neck Monday in central El Paso. El Paso police say it happened just before 6 p.m. on Noble…
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And they’re off: NMSU sends off Men’s basketball team as they head to 2022 NCAA tournament
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — ABC-7 cameras were there as the NMSU Men’s basketball team received a send-off to the 2022 NCAA tournament. The Aggies…
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El Paso man charged with online solicitation of a minor
EL PASO, Texas – A 35-year-old man has been arrested after sending nudes photos of himself to a person he thought was a 15-year-old girl, according…
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‘We all will be judged.’ Russian prisoners of war voice disquiet, shame over war in Ukraine
In a video message uploaded to Telegram, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke directly to Russian soldiers, offering them a “chance to…
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El Paso City Council approves $6.6 million in funding for El Paso Police body-worn cameras
EL PASO, Texas – Hundreds of new body cameras are headed to the El Paso Police Department after El Paso city council unanimously approved $6.6…
Continue Reading Biden signs massive spending bill into law that dedicates billions to Ukraine aid
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a massive spending bill into law that includes $13.6 billion in new aid to Ukraine,…
Continue Reading Senate passes bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent
By Ali Zaslav, CNN The Senate on Tuesday passed a measure that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the United States. The Sunshine…
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Narcan on hand: How one police department’s Narcan program saved hundreds of lives
This is the second story in a three-part series on the use of Narcan by law enforcement.TEMPE, Ariz. — When Officer Dave Hanson trains police…
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Juárez native escapes war in Ukraine: ‘I was ready to give my life for my family’
Juárez native escapes war in Ukraine: ‘I was ready to give my life for my family’by Corrie Boudreaux, El Paso Matters March 15, 2022 At a…
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One-day job fair coming up for 2022 El Paso water park season
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Water Parks will host a one-day job fair this Saturday, March 19, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Chapoteo Water Park on 1225…
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Juarez man charged with deadly lower valley shooting; police say self-defense claim was made up
Editor’s note: EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police say a Juarez man has been arrested for killing 29-year-old Luis Alfredo Ramos early Monday morning.…
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NMSU women’s head basketball coach fired
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NMSU Athletic’s Director Mario Moccia announced today Brooke Atkinson’s contract will not be renewed. After five seasons as…
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Las Cruces Public Schools changes calendar for upcoming school year to include 10 additional days of learning
UPDATE: The Las Cruces Public Schools Board voted Tuesday night to change its academic calendar for the upcoming school year. The new school year…
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White House: Biden to meet with NATO, EU leaders in Brussels next week in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: Biden to meet with NATO, EU leaders in Brussels next week in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. This is a breaking…
Continue Reading Veteran cameraman and Ukrainian journalist killed near Kyiv while reporting for Fox News
By Oliver Darcy and Brian Stelter, CNN Business A Monday attack on a Fox News crew reporting near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv left two of the…
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UTEP’s Game Versus Western Illinois Postponed Until Saturday
UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team’s game against Western Illinois in The Basketball Classic, scheduled for 5…
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Multi-million dollar developments, upgrades planned for El Paso International Airport
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso International Airport has undergone several improvements in recent years and airport officials are looking to the…
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Man charged with intoxication manslaughter after deadly Sunland Park drive collision
UPDATE: (03/17): According to documents obtained by ABC-7, Michael Allen Ransdell said he had his hazard lights on prior to the crash because his…
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Socorro ISD makes it official: Nate Carman appointed new Superintendent
EL PASO, Texas – The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve Nate Carman as the district’s next superintendent. “I am truly humbled and…
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Gov. Greg Abbott replaces Texas military leader who has overseen heavily criticized border mission
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday he has replaced Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris as leader of the Texas Military Department after months of criticism that…
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Two years after the pandemic business remains slow in south El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – Pandemic-related border closures, many expected to last a month, stretched on for nearly two years. When traffic opened back up to…
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El Paso man arrested for possession of child pornography
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso man was arrested for possessing child pornography. Police say 44-year-old Guillermo Esparza had a dozen electronic…
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Semi knocks out 3 electric poles in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – A semi making a turn on Campbell and Yandell hit 3 electric poles. El Paso Electric says power in the area was not affected. The…
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Man arrested in San Elizario for domestic criminal mischief
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man in San Elizario for domestic criminal mischief. It happened Sunday morning March…
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Apartment roof collapses central El Paso fire; Fire now under control
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly labeled the location as west El Paso. EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso fire department is…
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Temporary overnight water shut off in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso water will temporarily shut off water service on Tuesday, March 15 around 11:30 p.m. The shutoff is expected to last until…
Continue Reading Fox News correspondent hospitalized after being injured in Ukraine
By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall, who had been deployed in recent weeks to cover the war in Ukraine, has been…
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NMSU graduate students rally for tuition coverage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Dozens of New Mexico State University graduate students plan on rallied for full tuition coverage at the board of regents…
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