Two men plead guilty to smuggling firearms into Mexico
EL PASO, Texas – Homeland Security Investigations looked into reports that Edwin Alejandro Rodriguez and Martin Najera were buying firearms and…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams declares state of emergency over influx of migrants
By Samantha Beech, CNN Mayor Eric Adams has declared a state of emergency to help respond to the city’s migrant crisis, which he told reporters…
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Former State Rep creates artwork for local high school
EL PASO, Texas–Hanks high school is receiving a gift fit for a king…or a knight, at least! The artist is none of than former Texas State…
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Former warden, brother accused of shooting migrants reappear before judge on additional charges
Sierra Blanca, TX- Two West Texas brothers linked to the fatal shooting of a migrant are expected to appear in front of a judge Wednesday for new…
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Families of migrants shot in Sierra Blanca travel to Juarez, await updates on their loved ones
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Families of Mexican migrants shot in Sierra Blanca got to Juarez seeking for help and answers. Napoleón Sepúlveda and Luz…
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Families of migrants shot in Sierra Blanca seek justice, answers
CIUDAD JUÁREZ — A living room near downtown Juárez is filled with folding lawn chairs and hand-written signs that beg for justice. Neighbors,…
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More than 1,600 migrants crossing into El Paso sector daily as new processing center set to open
EL PASO, Texas — New numbers from Customs and Border Protection show that in the last few weeks, the El Paso sector is averaging 1,633 encounters a…
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Another National Guard soldier working Operation Lone Star dies by suspected suicide
A service member assigned to the Texas National Guard’s border security mission, Operation Lone Star, died by a self-inflicted gunshot with his…
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New county migrant processing center getting ready to open
EL PASO, Texas — The new migrant processing center funded by the county is getting ready to open as hundreds of migrants arrive in El Paso daily.…
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Details revealed about migrant shooting in Hudspeth, brother claims they were hunting; officers note inconsistencies
HUDSPETH, Texas — ABC-7 obtained documents that reveal more information about the shooting incident that killed one migrant and injured another. The…
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Congresswoman asks DOJ to open hate crime investigation into migrant shooting in Hudspeth County
EL PASO, Texas — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, D – El Paso, is calling on the department of justice to investigate the shooting death of a migrant…
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A Texas prison warden and his brother face charges in a shooting that killed a migrant and injured another
(CNN) — The former warden of a Texas prison and his brother were arrested and now face manslaughter charges in the fatal roadside…
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El Paso Sector Border Patrol Chief bids farewell to the region
EL PASO, Texas — Friday is the final day U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector Chief Gloria Chavez will oversee the sector. Chief Chavez will leave to…
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El Paso mayor responds to criticism after not issuing a disaster declaration over migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — The Mayor of El Paso continues to be criticized for not issuing a disaster declaration for the migrant surge in El Paso, but…
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21st Annual McDonald’s awards recognizes six individuals that have made an impact in the community
EL PASO, TEXAS – McDonald’s held the Triunfadores Awards in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. McDonald’s honored six individuals for their…
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El Paso and City of Sunland Park staff asked to come up with a solution to mitigate traffic congestion
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – During Tuesday’s city council meeting, City Representative and Mayor Pro Tempore Peter Svarzbein requested the City…
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Migrants sitting idle El Paso International Airport
EL PASO, Texas — Migrants are sitting idle for long periods of time at El Paso International Airport, according to El Paso officials. Director of…
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El Paso City Council discusses migrant surge solutions, challenges
EL PASO, Texas – As El Paso governments continue to grapple with the latest migrant surge, City Council addressed the largest challenge today, which…
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First on CNN: White House hosts meeting of 19 Western Hemisphere nations to begin coordinated efforts on migrants
CNN By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN US officials and representatives of more than a dozen countries in the Western Hemisphere gathered at the White House…
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Bi-national effort to raise poetry, reading awareness
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Officials from Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and the U.S. participated in “Fandango por la Lectura,” an event to raise…
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CBP finds a man hidden underneath flatbed of pickup truck
EL PASO, Texas – A human smuggling attempt is stopped by alert U. S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Paso Del Norte border crossing. On…
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ABC-7 Xtra: El Paso County Judge speaks on current migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sits down with ABC-7 to discuss the current migrant surge across the Borderland. Samaniego says…
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EPCC cross country teams compete in Oklahoma State Jamboree
STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The El Paso Community College (EPCC) cross country teams compete at the Oklahoma State Jamboree. The prestigious competition…
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Migrant surge could have large economic impact on the El Paso Borderplex
EL PASO, Texas — With the ongoing migrant surge in the El Paso community, some predict this could have a major economic impact on the Borderland…
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El Paso Mayor says call for migrant disaster declaration is “premature”
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser responded to an open letter from three city representatives who are calling for him to issue a disaster…
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Border Patrol expedites migrant processing with temporary outdoor site near Chihuahuita neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas– As the number of migrants crossing into the U.S. has remained steady this month at about 1,500 a day, Border Patrol created a new…
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Governor’s executive order designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organization
EL PASO, Texas – A new executive order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations. Gov. Abbott also…
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3 El Paso city reps ask Mayor Leeser to issue disaster declaration amid “mass influx” of migrants
EL PASO, Texas — Three city representatives drafted an open letter to El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser asking him to issue a disaster declaration. In the…
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Funeral arrangements set for Organ High School’s Abraham Romero
EL PASO, Texas – Services have been set for a star high school football player that was injured during a game. Abraham Romero played with the Organ…
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El Paso County set to create an educational pathway for Juarez veterinary students
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set…
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