New BA.2 subvariant has arrived in El Paso: what you need to know
EL PASO, Texas — The BA.2 subvariant of COVID-19, which has caused surging cases in Europe and parts of Asia in recent weeks, has been detected in…
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Council of judges discuss implementing new Texas law regarding cash bail for those accused of violent crimes
EL PASO, Texas — The Council of Judges in El Paso county are discussing how to implement Texas Senate Bill 6, which among other things, does not…
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New rules aim to decide US asylum cases in months, not years
By AMY TAXIN and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press The Biden administration has unveiled new procedures to handle asylum claims at the U.S. southern…
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Fort Bliss soldier works to change the stigma women gun owners face
In honor of women’s history month, I wanted to introduce master sergeant KiOwana Phillips, a soldier at Fort Bliss, Texas, and the founder of One…
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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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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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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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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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The Black homeownership gap in El Paso
Stacker investigated the Black homeownership gap in El Paso using data from the U.S. Census…
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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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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…
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ALPFA El Paso Chapter to host ‘Soy Poderosa’ Women’s Conference
EL PASO, Texas — The Association of Latino Professionals For America – El Paso Chapter is celebrating 2nd annual “Soy Poderosa” Women’s Conference…
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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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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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Highest and lowest paying health care jobs in El Paso
Stacker compiled the highest paying health care jobs in El Paso, TX using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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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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Covid-19 cases in El Paso for CDC week 11
EL PASO, Texas – There were 18 Covid-19 related deaths in El Paso for CDC week 11. That brings the total number of deaths since the start of the…
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Canutillo family tracks down, detains car thief after home burglary
CANUTILLO, Texas — A family detained a car thief as they waited for El Paso Sheriff’s deputies to arrive. According to the Sheriff’s department, a…
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El Paso deputies come to couple’s rescue with NARCAN doses
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Sheriff’s deputies came to the aid of two people by administering one dose of NARCAN to each person. It happened Saturday…
Continue Reading Argument over food stamp purchase ends in stabbing of 18-year-old northeast El Paso man
EL PASO, Texas – An 18-year-old was stabbed Saturday after police say an argument over a food stamp purchase escalated. Police say the 18-year-old…
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Could El Paso be getting its own “X”?
EL PASO, Texas — The big red sculpture in Ciudad Juarez, known as La Equis, has become a part of El Paso’s skyline, but could the city get its…
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Anthony teacher addresses vulnerability, life skills through new school program
ANTHONY, Texas — Middle school can be tough especially after the pandemic. Learning how to express your emotions has become a difficult issue for…
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ABC-7 Xtra: El Paso makes list of least affordable cities
EL PASO, Texas-El Paso made a top ten list this week, one of the nation’s least affordable cities. That’s the topic of this Sunday’s ABC-7 Xtra. The…
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Meet the new coach of the El Paso Locomotive ahead of their home opener Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Locomotive began their fourth season, and this year they have a new head coach, John Hutchinson. Hutchinson grew up in…
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