Fabens ISD working on filling gaps from pandemic this school year
FABENS, Texas — It’s been “smooth sailing” for one of the smallest district in the county so far this school year. Fabens ISD has almost 2,000…
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Attorney calls for El Paso District Attorney’s removal from office, files petition
EL PASO, Texas — A local attorney filed a petition to remove El Paso District Attorney Yvonne Rosales from office for what he called…
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Public Defender’s Office files 600 cases for dismissal hearings
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has learned the El Paso Public Defender’s office filed 616 cases for possible dismissal today because the District Attorney’s…
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AMBER Alert for 1-year-old Texas girl discontinued; girl found safe
UPDATE: Austin police say 1-year-old Sailor Tucker has been found and is safe. They add that a Jessica Skelton has been taken into custody on…
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Years of struggle pays off for one local El Paso food truck on the road to opening a restaurant
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso Restaurant is about to celebrate a grand opening, one that seemed unlikely just four years ago. The owner started selling…
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How bad are the mosquitos this year in the Borderland?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Mosquitos are the blood-sucking beasts, the size of a rice grain, that we all know and love to hate! Every year, the insects…
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El Paso area school districts have not received “In God We Trust” posters for display in classrooms
EL PASO, Texas – A new Texas law requires Texas schools to display “In God We Trust” posters if they are donated to school districts. …
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Heavy rains bring potholes and danger for Borderland drivers
EL PASO, Texas – Monsoon season brings much needed rain to El Paso, but the water can also leave behind potholes, cracks and damaged roads. The city…
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64-foot tall mountain lion mural in Downtown El Paso complete
EL PASO, Texas — A 64-foot mountain lion mural made of trash collected from around El Paso and located on the side of the One San Jacinto Plaza…
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Safety tips to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses after heavy rains
EL PASO, Texas – Monsoon season in the Borderland runs from the end of June through September, leaving behind standing water and can bring mosquitoes…
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El Paso City council approves new firefighter contract
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City council approved a 3% pay increase for firefighters. The vote to approve a new contract was unanimous. The new…
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City council approves budget and property tax rate for 2023; what is inside?
EL PASO, Texas — City council approved the more than $1 billion annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and along with it, approved the…
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Gov. Greg Abbott declares Dallas-Fort Worth deluge a disaster, freeing up state resources to help in recovery
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a state disaster declaration Tuesday for 23 counties after the Dallas area experienced what he described as the city’s…
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El Paso man claims he was struck by Jeep; he’s arrested after video evidence surfaces
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man who told police he was struck by a car in the Cincinnati Entertainment District was later arrested after a video…
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State’s lead prosecutor no longer on Walmart shooting case
UPDATE: The District Attorney’s Office sent the following statement to ABC-7: “Following recent events, a change was necessary. We wish Mr. Briggs…
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Officials: Mother survives, 5-year-old daughter drowns after two tried crossing Rio Grande
UPDATE: A 5-year-old girl drowned after being swept away in the Rio Grande along with her mother, according to authorities. Authorities say the two…
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Former state Rep. Joe Pickett announces he won’t run for Dist. 5 council seat
EL PASO, Texas — Former Democratic state Rep. Joe Pickett has announced he is not running to represent District 5 on City Council. Just hours before…
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Art Windows unveiling at El Paso International Airport
EL PASO, Texas — A ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening reception for an art windows unveiling will be held by the El Paso International Airport and…
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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Fire dispatch officials confirm a motorcyclist is in serious condition following a crash. The incident happened shortly before 5:30…
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El Paso woman arrested after crashing into police car while intoxicated
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated after police officials said she crashed into a police unit.…
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20 people left displaced after a rock wall collapse damages a West El Paso apartment complex
EL PASO, Texas – A rock wall collapsed on an apartment building leading to multiple apartments damaged in the area. The collapse happened at the 3500…
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El Paso Water helps residents prepare for possible heavy rain & flooding with free sand bags
EL PASO, Texas — Cars were lining up at El Paso Water’s Eastside Stormwater Operations Center Friday afternoon to pick up sandbags in anticipation…
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Retired judge weighs in on 375 dismissed criminal cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A retired El Paso judge is weighing in following the dismissal of 375 criminal cases. Since Monday, the cases were released after…
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Cheney says January 6 committee still wants to hear directly from Pence
By Annie Grayer, Jamie Gangel and Gloria Borger, CNN Rep. Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the January 6 House select committee, told ABC on Friday that…
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14 pounds of cocaine intercepted at Ysleta Port of Entry
EL PASO, Texas — Customs and Border Protection officers thwarted a smuggling attempt after discovering 14.7 pounds of cocaine at the Ysleta Port of…
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City of Socorro releases statement regarding Councilman Ruben Reyes’ DWI, Weapons arrest
SOCORRO, Texas — The City of Socorro gave ABC-7 an official statement Thursday regarding Councilman Ruben Reyes’ recent arrest. The statement came…
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Three people threatened with AR-15 and handgun in east El Paso incident
EL PASO, Texas — Three people were arrested after threatening three others in east El Paso with weapons, according to El Paso police. The incident…
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Victim advocate speaks out after criminal cases dismissed in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – A victim advocate is speaking out as dozens of criminal cases continue to be dismissed in El Paso. Since Monday, hundreds of cases…
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El Paso Electric explains what to do before and during a power outage
EL PASO, Texas – A power outage can happen anytime and to anybody. Wednesday’s storms knocked out the power of one west El Paso apartment complex for…
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Family of Walmart shooting victim must now communicate through private attorney
EL PASO, Texas — The family of Walmart shooting victim Alexander Hoffman must now communicate through a private attorney with anything having…
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