Pence, Harris trade barbs through plexiglass shields during VP debate
Post-debate poll: Harris seen as winnerFact Check: Holding the candidates accountableTalker Moment: Fly lands on Pence’s headTakeaways: 5 key debate…
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UTEP professor says Trump’s recovery from virus is exciting for scientists to watch
EL PASO, Texas — President Trump’s now back at the White House and working from the Oval Office after testing positive for Covid-19 and seeking…
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Fly lands on Pence’s head during debate, causing internet buzz
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — There was briefly another participant swooping into Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate. For several minutes, a fly…
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Abbott says Texas bars may soon re-open, but El Paso County judge will opt out
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that bars would soon be allowed to re-open in Texas for the first time since June. But only at…
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Water restored to dozens of west El Paso residents after main break flooded streets overnight
EL PASO, Texas — A large water main break on the city’s west side that left dozens of El Paso Water customers without service has been fixed. The…
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200 jury summons recalled as court trials delayed in El Paso due to virus spike
EL PASO, Texas — The first jury trials set to take place during the era of the coronavirus in El Paso have now officially been postponed.Presiding…
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Woman allegedly kidnapped from Socorro store found after police converge on SUV
UPDATE: Authorities said a Socorro woman suspected of being a kidnap victim was located Wednesday afternoon and investigators are trying to determine…
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El Paso’s Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz under quarantine after fever, positive virus tests
EL PASO, Texas — The bishop of El Paso’s Catholic Diocese is under quarantine at home after reporting a fever in recent days and then testing…
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Armed man shot, killed by Doña Ana sheriff’s deputy after traffic crash is identified
UPDATE: The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office delivered a two-minute briefing on Wednesday morning where they released the identity of an armed man…
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Chaparral High School teacher among Borderland’s latest virus death victims
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — A Chaparral High School special education teacher has died as a result of being infected by Covid-19, his family confirmed…
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Eastwood becomes 4th El Paso high school to see football season disrupted due to Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Eastwood has become the fourth high school in the El Paso metro area to see its football season disrupted due to Covid-19. Ysleta…
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WASHINGTON, DC — The Pentagon said Tuesday that top military leaders are under self-quarantine after a senior U.S. Coast Guard official tested…
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Rock music legend Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer at age 65
LOS ANGELES, California — Singer-songwriter and legendary musician Eddie Van Halen died Tuesday after a long battle with throat cancer, according to…
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‘It boils my blood’: Man accuses El Paso woman of hitting elderly mother
EL PASO, Texas — A man from Deming, New Mexico is accusing his friend of abusing hit 92-year-old mother. Cruz Guerrero told ABC-7 he left his…
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If you were in El Paso today – you were part of a record
El Paso tied a record high today of 94. Our normal is 82. More heat in the forecast the next several days. Expect highs in the low and mid 90’s…
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‘Incredible numbers’: Nearly 1,000 cast ballots on 1st day of Doña Ana County early voting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — At least 990 people waited in line to cast their ballots in-person at the Doña Ana County government center on the first…
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NMAA says New Mexico student athletes can now play sports with failing grades
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Student athletes across New Mexico can play sports during the fall semester, even if they have failing grades, according to…
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Are Texas bars about to reopen? Gov. Abbott hints at it with ‘cheers’ tweet
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott teased in a tweet Monday that he would soon allow “more openings” of Texas…
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Fed chair warns of economic tragedy if U.S. can’t control virus, says stimulus package needed
WASHINGTON, DC — America is on the long road to economic recovery from the pandemic recession, but dark clouds remain on the horizon. The recovery…
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Trump, still infectious, is released from hospital and back at White House — without mask
Click here for blog on the latest developments ABC News poll: 3 in 4 Americans feel Trump didn’t take proper virus precautions ABC-7 exclusive: El…
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Far east El Paso County massage parlor shut down amid prostitution allegations
EL PASO, Texas – Local and state officials have shut down a far east El Paso County massage parlor where they contend “illegal activity occurs…
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New retail warehouse facility to be built in El Paso, create 950 jobs
UPDATE: City and county officials held a news conference Monday morning to officially announce plans for the Marmaxx Operating Corp. warehouse…
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10-year-old girl dies of injuries in truck-car crash on I-10 at Anthony
UPDATE: New Mexico State Police said Monday that a 10-year-old girl who had been hospitalized following an I-10 crash last month has now died of her…
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‘Be PowerFlu’: City of El Paso is offering free flu vaccines
EL PASO, Texas– A new city campaign is hoping to encourage more people in the community to get their flu shot during this pandemic. The ‘Be…
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Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office issues state-required body cameras for ‘more transparency’
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — By the end of the week, all Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputies will have body cameras designed to capture their…
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El Paso City Council candidate Shawn Nixon allegedly wrote $10k in bad checks to cleaning firm
UPDATE: El Paso police on Monday provided additional details on the arrest of City Council candidate Shawn Nixon and released his jail mugshot photo…
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El Paso’s iconic Scenic Drive celebrates 100 years of great views
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso’s beloved Scenic Drive celebrated its centennial on Sunday. “I take photos, but it doesn’t really grasp the beauty…
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Car crash leads to sheriff’s deputy shooting man on South Main Street in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Authorities said a Sunday traffic crash at South Main Street and Union Avenue in Las Cruces led to a Dona Ana County…
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Trump briefly leaves hospital for car ride to greet supporters, says he’s ‘learned a lot’ about virus
BETHESDA, Maryland — President Donald Trump briefly left the military hospital where he is being treated for Covid-19, riding in a vehicle to greet…
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El Paso girl writes hundreds of letters to Fort Bliss soldiers
EL PASO, Texas — It’s at her dinning room table where 7th grader Payton Mitchell sits down to hand-write letters to soldiers at Fort Bliss. “Let…
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