Migrant shelters in Juarez run out of space for expelled families
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Shelters equipped to house migrants in Ciudad Juarez are hitting their limit on space as families continue to be expelled…
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Watergate mastermind G. Gordon Liddy dies at age 90
WASHINGTON, DC — G. Gordon Liddy, the central figure in the 1970’s Watergate scandal that led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation, has died at…
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El Paso isn’t seeing surge in virus cases, but community not yet in the clear
EL PASO, Texas — Parts of the country are currently seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases. While El Paso is trending downward, the Borderland isn’t in…
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Addiction specialist urges New Mexico to consider funding treatment if marijuana is legalized
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — If New Mexico legalizes recreational marijuana, a Las Cruces addiction specialist hopes that lawmakers will provide…
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500 unaccompanied migrant boys arrive at Fort Bliss facility
EL PASO, Texas — On Tuesday, 500 unaccompanied boys arrived at the migrant facility on Fort Bliss, according to officials with the U.S. Department…
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All you need to know to get a Covid vaccine in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Most of you reading this are now eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The Texas Department of State Health Services announced that…
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Journalists observe over 4,000 migrants, many kids, crowded into Texas facility
DONNA, Texas — The Biden administration for the first time Tuesday allowed journalists inside its main border detention facility for migrant…
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El Paso border expert says ‘fragile economies’ help explain why migrants are fleeing home countries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border officials reported a 168% increase in encounters with migrant families and a 63% increase in encounters with…
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Santa Teresa High School coach returns to work after spending 6 weeks in ICU due to Covid
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — For a southern New Mexico high school coach, the last year was a game changer. Art Aguirre spent more than a month…
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Congressman says Fort Bliss shelter could begin receiving migrant children on Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas — It appears a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children at Fort Bliss could see its first arrivals on Tuesday. That’s according to…
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El Paso’s Eastwood High gets creative with school yearbook during the pandemic
El Paso, Texas — High school yearbooks are normally filled with photos from school events held throughout the year, but for the class of 2021 many…
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Victim shot, seriously wounded in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas — A victim was shot and seriously wounded in Socorro on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The gunfire happened about 2 p.m. in the…
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‘It looks like pee’: Radium Springs residents disgusted by their water
RADIUM SPRINGS, New Mexico — The water that drips out of faucets, gushes from water hoses and flushes toilets in many Radium Springs homes appears…
Continue ReadingTexas now making virus vaccines available to all adults
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Monday began making Covid-19 vaccines available to anyone who wants one. Texas becomes the most populous U.S.…
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City of El Paso outlines plans to reopen quality of life facilities
EL PASO, Texas– As case numbers, hospitalizations and Covid-19 related deaths continue to decrease, it appears El Paso is now trending in the right…
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El Paso Animal Services comes under scrutiny for its approach to stray dogs
EL PASO, Texas — The number of dogs entered into the city of El Paso’s animal shelter in 2020 drastically decreased from the previous year, bringing…
Continue ReadingBotham Jean boulevard officially unveiled in Dallas
DALLAS (KTVT) — Botham Jean Boulevard was officially unveiled on Saturday as a way to honor the man who was tragically killed in his own…
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31-year-old motorcyclist dies after central El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas — A 31-year-old motorcyclist has died from his injuries suffered in crash on Sunday in central El Paso. Police said Monday that Raul…
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1 million vaccine doses headed to Texas as state prepares to expand eligibility
EL PASO, Texas — Starting Monday, anyone 16 years and older will be able to register for the Covid-19 vaccine in the state of Texas. Coinciding…
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2 El Paso brothers sworn into U.S. Coast Guard, 1st time in years
EL PASO, Texas — Two El Paso brothers were sworn into the U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday. It was a unique celebration for the Borderland as the…
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Majority of El Paso ISD students are learning remotely 1 year into pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — One year into the Covid-19 pandemic, schools are welcoming students back into the classroom. The last day El Paso Independent…
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El Paso man arrested in double stabbing that killed a man, critically injured a woman
EL PASO, Texas — Police have arrested the man who allegedly stabbed a man and woman at an apartment complex in East El Paso. Officers were called to…
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Police identify man who allegedly shot and wounded another man in El Paso’s Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas — Police arrested 31-year-old Carlos Silva for allegedly shooting 33-year-old Jonathan Jacob Rios Friday night. The shooting happened…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong winds back to start the week
El Paso, Texas– The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds along with blowing dust Monday afternoon. Wind…
Continue ReadingHomeland security chief again tells migrants ‘do not come’ during ABC News interview after El Paso visit
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas placed the blame for the current influx of migrants on the southern border…
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‘They can’t afford this’: Las Cruces residents protest anniversary of virus restrictions on businesses
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After one year of virus restrictions and rolling closures in New Mexico, dozens of Las Cruces residents gathered downtown…
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El Paso’s virtual Catholic Mass reaches 1-year mark in pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — In a year of tragedy, tens of thousands of devout El Paso Catholics kept their faith this past year by watching Mass on television…
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Far east El Paso toddler clings to life in hospital as deputies investigate injuries
EL PASO, Texas — Sheriff’s deputies were investigating how a far east El Paso toddler became seriously injured and required hospitalization Friday…
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New Mexico lawmakers debate marijuana legalization bill as time runs short
SANTA FE, New Mexico — With fewer than 24 hours left in this year’s legislative session, senators are expected to vote on a bill that will legalize…
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