Texas Gov. Greg Abbott weighs in on ongoing migrant crisis
EL PASO, Texas — Days away from the expected end of Title 42, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott weighed in on the ongoing migrant crisis in the Southern…
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El Paso awaits runoff election results after low voter turnout during early voting period
EL PASO, Texas — Runoff Election Day is Saturday where candidates are vying for City Council seats in Districts 1, 6 and 8. A total of 6,337 voters…
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Stolen gun used in UNM campus shootout
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The gun Brandon Travis used to shoot Mike Peake in the deadly UNM campus shooting was stolen, according to New Mexico…
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Early voting for Runoff elections ending Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s Election Day
EL PASO, Texas — The December Runoff Election is rounding the corner with Early Voting locations officially closing their doors tonight. Three…
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El Paso Police say 20-year-old stabbing victim in critical condition; partner in custody
Editor’s Note: This story was changed to reflect the 19-year-old is in custody. It is not clear who stabbed the victim. UPDATE: A 20-year-old man is…
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‘Significant’ numbers of migrant crossings seen in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park is seeing a significant increase in the number of migrant crossings, according to the Sunland Park Police…
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MotorTrend’s Truck of the YearÂ
The Ford F-150 Lightning was named MotorTrend’s 2023 Truck of the Year. It’s the second electric pickup in a row to win the award. The F-150…
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U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok
A trio of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a…
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Railroad unions hopeful Biden will act to give workers paid sick time
Railroad workers are hoping President Biden will sign an executive order to provide them paid sick days. The demand was at the heart of negotiations…
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Migrant surge hits the borderland, now they camp in Juarez along the river
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Around 1,200 migrants arrived to the state of Chihuahua last week, according to Juarez city officials. The migrant were…
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Organ Mountain High School student struck and killed by fellow student
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- The 16-year-old Organ Mountain High School student who was killed in a crash Friday was struck by a fellow 18-year-old Organ…
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Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe celebrated across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Masses took place across the Borderland Sunday to celebrate the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, which recognizes the day that the…
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UTEP holds largest Fall commencement for its master’s and doctorate programs
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP is celebrating nearly 2,500 graduates from their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs at the Don Haskins Center this…
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More details released on the El Paso man seen openly carrying a rifle in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has obtained the affidavit for the arrest of Mario Fernando Diaz, who was spotted openly carrying a rifle and dressed in…
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Highway 70 closed beginning at Mesa Grande due to serious crash, major backup underway
UPDATE: According to emergency radio traffic, one person is being transported to UMC by helicopter from one of the crashes. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico –…
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Video shows police attempting to serve search warrants to 3 NMSU basketball players ahead of ‘Battle of I-10’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New footage from an officer-worn lapel camera shows New Mexico State Police attempting to serve search warrants to NMSU…
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Santa visits Providence Children’s Hospital
EL PASO, Texas– Santa Claus made his way to the Borderland visiting the patients at Providence Children’s Hospital. Holiday magic was seen as…
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“Nobody was supposed to die:” 17-year-old girl involved in Mike Peake shooting speaks during police interview
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — ABC-7 has obtained video showing police interviewing the 17-year-old girl that’s being accused of luring NMSU basketball…
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NMSU basketball players, coaches threatened with charges if evidence not turned over
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police warned an NMSU athletic director that players and coaches could be charged with a crime if they…
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Winterfest Holiday Social
EL PASO, Texas– Today the city of El Paso and the El Paso International Airport are hosting a Winterfest Holiday Social. It’s a free family-fun…
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“That’s my only weapon:” New body camera video shows NMSU basketball player Mike Peake speaking with police from hospital bed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Newly released lapel camera video, coming from New Mexico State Police, shows investigators talking with NMSU basketball…
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Canutillo Independent School District teaches students etiquette
Administrators with the Canutillo Independent School District have expanded the district’s curriculum to include etiquette. They do so by bringing in…
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Police dashcam video of NMSU Men’s Basketball coaches and shooting released
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- Dashcam video of New Mexico State University Head Men’s Basketball Greg Heiar and assistant coach Dominique Taylor has been…
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University of New Mexico security camera footage shows a closer look at deadly shoot-out
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – University of New Mexico’s security camera video was released showing the deadly shoot-out between a New Mexico State…
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It’s National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Today we celebrate Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Each year on December 7th, Pearl Harbor survivors, Veterans, and visitors from all over the world…
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Pharmacies in El Paso dealing with shortages of antibiotics, antiviral medicines
EL PASO, Texas — Some pharmacies have run dry on certain medications during this flu season, including antibiotics (such as amoxicillin),…
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EPISD unveils rebranded Charles Q. Murphree PK-8 School
El Paso Independent School District has rebranded the former Johnson Elementary and and Morehead Middle Schools as Charles Q. Murphree PK-8 School.…
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Senator Cesar Blanco hosted a roundtable discussion about local transportation
EL PASO, Texas — On Tuesday, Texas Senator Cesar Blanco discussed with regional leaders about local transportation. He was joined also by the chair…
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As the end of Title 42 nears, El Paso braces for a new migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — Title 42 is set to end by December 21 after a U.S. Federal Judge on November 15 blocked it. Shelters, processing centers, and even…
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NMSU coaches held onto Mike Peake’s gun, didn’t cooperate with investigation, according to KOAT report
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — New Mexico State allegedly departed from Albuquerque after the Nov. 19 shooting involving Mike Peake while authorities…
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