‘Laced’ opioids leading to more overdoses, deaths in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The medical community is concerned about a rise in opioid overdoses in the Borderland. One local doctor told ABC-7 she believes…
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Suspect in Portland death of right-wing supporter is killed by investigators in scuffle
LACEY, Washington — A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week was killed Thursday as…
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Jon Teicher enters 40th season as UTEP’s play-by-play broadcaster
EL PASO, Texas — Voices in sports span lifetimes. From Don Haskins to Rodney Terry, Bob Stull to Dana Dimel, Jon Teicher has been there every step…
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NMSU looks at upgrades for building air filtration amid pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As the Borderland continues to fight the spread of coronavirus, New Mexico State University has been looking at better ways…
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Leaders urge El Pasoans to avoid family gatherings, house parties as Labor Day approaches
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city, county and health leaders held a briefing on Thursday afternoon to provide an update on the community’s Covid-19…
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Teachers frustrated as Clint superintendent won’t let them bring their kids to class and ‘take up resources’
CLINT, Texas — Teachers in the Clint Independent School District are facing a dilemma. Some educators reached out to ABC-7, upset over the options…
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‘Continue to be diligent’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Joel Hendryx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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Millions of Texans could be shielded from evictions under new Trump administration order
(Editor’s note: To apply for rental assistance in El Paso, click here.) AUSTIN, Texas — The federal government announced a nationwide eviction…
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Sunland Park developing questionably annexed land that may not end up belonging to it
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — Two communities in Dona Ana County are disputing the right to land that is currently being developed. In 2018, the…
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New Mexico education officials lay out plan for return to school classes
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Ryan Stewart is providing details on hybrid in-person and online…
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Biden meets with Blake family in Wisconsin, has community meeting
KENOSHA, Wisconsin — Former Vice President Joe Biden made one of his most aggressive campaign trips in months, visiting with the family of Jacob…
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El Paso VA says new partnership will improve suicide prevention services for vets
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it is partnering with OnStar’s emergency services to improve…
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‘We know that there’s gonna be a risk’ – but El Paso’s top doctor still ‘excited’ for return to classrooms
EL PASO, Texas — Several major school districts are using a phased-approach to in-person instruction. El Paso city-county health officials say it’s…
Continue ReadingCDC tells states to prepare to distribute Covid-19 vaccines as soon as late October
NEW YORK, NY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has told public health officials around the U.S. to prepare to distribute a…
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Girl who fell from picnic area rushed to hospital after being rescued along Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Fire Department crews were able to successfully rescue a girl who fell from a picnic location at Transmountain on…
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Las Cruces installs cameras at Veterans Memorial Park after vandalism
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After vandals caused thousands of dollars worth of damage at Veterans Memorial Park, the city of Las Cruces invested tens…
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MinerPalooza going virtual for 30 year celebration
EL PASO, Texas — A pandemic isn’t going to stop UTEP from celebrating their biggest back to school celebration. For the first time in it’s thirty…
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ABC News uncovers blocked intelligence bulletin warning of Russian plot against Biden
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security in July withheld an intelligence bulletin warning of a Russian plot to spread…
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Biden calls schools’ struggles to open ‘a national emergency’
WILMINGTON, Delaware — Joe Biden is hammering President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak ahead of a planned trip to Wisconsin,…
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Here’s what to know about El Paso’s new police cite & release marijuana policy
EL PASO, Texas — Police officers now have the option to simply hand out a citation to El Paso residents in possession of small amounts of marijuana.…
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Thousands fewer Las Cruces students picking up meals, putting LCPS at risk of losing money
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – When classrooms and cafeterias closed, some schoolchildren risked losing their main source of nourishment. To solve that…
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Woman seeks El Paso policy change after dog fight leads to her pet being euthanized
EL PASO, Texas– A pet owner’s worst nightmare became a horrific reality for one east El Paso dog owner. Mimi Macias had to euthanized her…
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‘Pure joy’: Las Cruces woman uses colored rock, glass to create stunning images
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — For Las Cruces wildlife artist Kathy Morrow, it’s one rock, one tile, one piece of glass at a time. “I’m just so glad…
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Trump visits Kenosha after comparing police who shoot people to golfers who ‘choke’
KENOSHA, Wisconsin — President Donald Trump toured damaged businesses and met with law enforcement in Kenosha on Tuesday after claiming that the…
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El Paso falls behind in census response, and that could cost county millions of dollars
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners were given some staggering information Monday about the 2020 census. The number of people responding…
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Nearly 9 percent of El Pasoans remain unemployed during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — More than 31,000 people across the Borderland region are unemployed and searching for work. The recent numbers released by…
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Socorro ISD set to be 1st El Paso district for school campus returns
EL PASO, Texas – The Socorro Independent School District, one of the largest school districts in El Paso, announced Monday that it would begin a…
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3 found dead in Dallas apartment after man tells police: ‘I killed my family’ for being too loud
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police officers found the bodies of three people in an apartment Monday after a man reportedly called and said he had killed…
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Mural in downtown El Paso honors artist with a bent for social activism
EL PASO, Texas — A new mural decorates downtown El Paso, honoring a local artist who puts his talents to use promoting social justice causes. The…
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El Paso leaders warn ‘bad actor’ bars not complying with Covid rules will be ‘shut down’
EL PASO, Texas — A handful of “bad actors” are continuing to play by their own rules when it comes to stopping the spread of Covid-19, El Paso city…
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