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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AP sources: Biden set to announce $10,000 federal student loan cancellation Wednesday
The Associated PressWASHINGTON WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Biden set to announce $10,000 federal student loan cancellation Wednesday for many,…
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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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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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Even scientists didn’t expect Webb telescope images of Jupiter to be this good
NASA released new images of Jupiter from the agency’s James Webb Space Telescope. CNN space correspondent Kristin Fisher breaks down what the…
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All-Black women crew operates American Airlines flight from Dallas in honor of trailblazer Bessie Coleman
More than 100 years ago Bessie Coleman became the first black woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1921. She broke down barriers in the world of…
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Deadly floods strand travelers as storms move east
It’s being called a once in a century weather event. Today, it could be re-classified as even more rare. Storms have been causing deadly floods in…
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City Council elections draw 16 candidates, minus incumbent Lizarraga
City Rep. Cissy Lizarraga, who is eligible for reelection, will not run again – a move that guarantees that the West Side will have two new city…
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Who’s running for El Paso City Council Rep in four district seats
EL PASO, Texas — Dist. 8 City Representative Cissy Lizarraga announced she would not be running for reelection. In a news release, Lizarraga says…
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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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Trump’s legal team asks for ‘special master’ to go through Mar-a-Lago evidence and determine if some should be returned
By Katelyn Polantz and Kaitlan Collins, CNN Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has asked a federal judge to appoint a “special…
Continue Reading Hundreds of flights canceled or delayed at 2 major airports in Dallas-Fort Worth
By Forrest Brown, CNN Heavy rains in the Dallas-Fort Worth area caused hundreds of flights to be canceled or delayed Monday at the two major airports…
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Juárez Doctor gives kids “superhero” features
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — Doctor Oscar Juárez is a Borderland orthopedic that makes 3D prosthesis for kids in need. What makes it even more special is…
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Distressing audio released of Las Cruces road-rage shooting that injured 3-year-old girl
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– ABC-7 has obtained the 911 call of the Las Cruces road-rage shooting that resulted in a 3-year-old girl being shot on…
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Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy injured in single-vehicle crash
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — A Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy was injured Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Doña Ana…
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Watch: With a “feeling of betrayal,” one family flees Texas in search of safer climate for their transgender daughter
Watch more video. Having trouble viewing? Watch this video on texastribune.org. Ess Welsh spent her entire life in Texas. It’s where she fell in…
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Fauci to leave federal government in December after decades as nation’s top infectious disease expert
(CNN) — Dr. Anthony Fauci is departing his roles as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and as…
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UTEP welcoming students back for the 2022 Fall semester
EL PASO, Texas – Monday, August 22nd marks the first day of classes for the 2022 fall semester at UTEP. The university has announced that this year…
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‘Grease’ Returns To Theaters
EL PASO, TEXAS— The AMC theater chain is hoping you’ll spend one of your summer nights watching “Grease” on the big screen. Following her…
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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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Las Cruces Comic Con returns for the first time in 5 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Fans of comic books, superheroes, pop culture, and everything in between made their way to the Las Cruces Convention Center…
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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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Mexican-inspired art installation opens on both sides of the border
EL PASO, Texas– Juárez-born artist, Karla Garcia, unveiled her most recent creative works in a temporary installation in the Chamizal National…
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USO lounge to close at the El Paso International Airport
EL PASO, Texas –The United Service Organization (USO) is now planning on closing their lounge at the El Paso International Airport. The lounge…
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Shooting near New Mexico State University leaves at least 1 injured
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Saturday afternoon shooting leaves at least one person injured, police say. Las Cruces Police told ABC-7 that shots were…
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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 bone marrow drive for young leukemia patient
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire Department is hosting a bone marrow drive at Station 5 on 400 Revere Street Saturday from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. for a…
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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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