Hispanic group sues El Paso, other counties to halt Texas vote law
AUSTIN, Texas — The nation’s largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization has filed a federal lawsuit in hopes of preventing a sweeping new…
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Reggaeton star J Balvin returning to El Paso for upcoming ‘José’ Tour
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Reggaeton superstar J Balvin will be returning to the Sun City for his upcoming “José Tour2022.” The multi-platinum…
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Former Fort Bliss commanding general reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 20 years ago, Americans witnessed the country under attack on September 1, 2001. It was a day, that many, including Former…
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Man arrested in shootings of El Paso lawyer couple says he executed ‘Satanists’
UPDATE: A police affidavit obtained by ABC-7 outlines an apparent motive for the shootings of a prominent attorney couple in their central El Paso…
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Body pulled from canal in south central El Paso; death probed
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police detectives were investigating the discovery of a body late Wednesday afternoon in a south central El Paso waterway.…
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El Paso man arrested with over $80k of fentanyl in car
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso motorist has been jailed on felony drug charges after sheriff’s deputies said they found over $80,000 worth of fentanyl…
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El Paso has 1st 2021 case of West Nile virus; man hospitalized
EL PASO, Texas — Health officials are warning residents to take precautions against mosquito bites after confirming the first case of West Nile…
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El Paso County breaks ground on new all-abilities playground
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County was set to break ground on a new playground that will give Borderland kids off all ages and abilities the…
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Lower Valley man accused of murdering mother-in-law during argument over wife
UPDATE, Sept. 7: New details were revealed Tuesday in court documents about what led an El Paso man to allegedly shoot and kill a woman during an…
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What challenges do Afghan refugees face if they choose leave Ft. Bliss or Holloman AFB?
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico — There’s nothing stopping Afghan refugees from leaving Borderland military installations that have been set up…
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Horizon community to gather for parade in support of sick child
HORIZON CITY, Texas– Family of 4-year-old Mia Chehade has asked the community to help in joining them for a ‘Strong like Mia’ parade, just days…
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All 5 El Pasoans to die of Covid in past week weren’t vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas — Five El Pasoans died in the county from Covid-19 over the past week – but for the first time in recent weeks, health officials said…
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El Paso infectious disease doctor explains science behind booster shots
EL PASO, Texas — The Delta variant continues to grip the United States, with hospitalizations at the highest levels they’ve been since the beginning…
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The difference a year made for El Paso Labor Day celebrations
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans celebrated Labor Day on Monday – a year after the holiday was put on hold during the pandemic. A year makes a big…
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1 dead, 1 critical from motorcycle crash on Spur 601
UPDATE Sept.6: El Paso police on Monday identified a woman killed and man hurt when their motorcycle ran off Spur 601 into a dirt embankment and then…
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Here’s what’s open, what’s closed on Labor Day in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In observance of Labor Day, which celebrates working Americans and the U.S. labor movement, many government…
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ABC-7 Xtra: El Paso leaders weigh in on ‘heartbeat bill,’ new Texas laws
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 took an in-depth look at several new Texas laws, including the “heartbeat” bill that went into effect on Sept. 1. The new…
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Carjacker leads El Paso police on chase before abandoning vehicle
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police were searching Sunday evening for a man wanted in a carjacking that happened in the Bartlett Drive area of west El…
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2 seriously hurt in Lower Valley stabbing, assault cases that are connected
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police said two people were seriously injured early Sunday following a stabbing and an assault, both taking place in the…
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Dehydrated woman, dogs with burnt paws rescued by search crews at Mundy’s Gap
EL PASO, Texas — A woman hiking with her two dogs on Saturday had to be recused by El Paso firefighters after they were overcome by the heat.…
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Heavy smoke from Juarez recycling plant blaze seen from El Paso
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — A recycling plant blaze in Juarez on Saturday generated heavy dark smoke that could be seen for miles, including across the…
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El Paso’s indoor mask mandate in effect starting Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s universal indoor face mask requirement took effect as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Under the mandate from El Paso…
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Sun City Craft Beer Fest cancelled for Sept., moved to May of next year
EL PASO, Texas — One of downtown El Paso’s favorite events, the Sun City Craft Beer Festival, will not be happening this month, event organizers…
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7 things to do this Labor Day weekend in the Borderland
THINGS TO DO!1. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsTheatersPG-13 2H 12minShang-Chi, the master of unarmed weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to…
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282 kids hospitalized with Covid in Texas; 2 in El Paso area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Data from the Texas Department of State Health Services Covid-19 Dashboard shows there are 282 pediatric Covid-19 patients…
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Texas law written by El Paso state senator requires schools to minimize trauma with active shooter drills
El PASO, Texas — Preparing for the worst, without traumatizing students. That’s the goal of a new Texas law, Senate bill 168, sponsored by El Paso…
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Judge rules against Gov. Abbott; El Paso’s new mask mandate takes effect Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — A judge Thursday afternoon granted the City of El Paso’s request for a temporary injunction, blocking Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s…
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El Paso Electric holding community meetings on proposed rate increase
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric is holding a series of community meetings this week and next week to let customers know about their proposed rate…
Continue Reading El Paso organizations help Afghan refugees at Fort Bliss, donations sought
EL PASO, Texas– Different organizations in El Paso are coming together to provide services and help gather donations for Afghan refugees. Diocesan…
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‘Lock out’ lifted at northeast El Paso school after search for man with gun ends
UPDATE: As of 11:15 a.m., officials told ABC-7 that the “lock out” had been lifted for Nolan Richardson Middle School. after the search for an armed…
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