Here’s what you need to know this Fourth of July holiday
EL PASO, Texas — From safety tips to restrictions, and even where you catch catch a glimpse of fireworks lighting up the Borderland skies, here’s…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Bang for your buck
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city council hosted hearings this past week to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. What are the top…
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One person taken to the hospital after a multi-car crash near the state line
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire department and Police department responded to a two vehicle crash near the state line. It happened at Stan Roberts…
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Several people killed in Copenhagen mall shooting, police say
Several people have been shot at a Copenhagen mall, Danish police said. One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting at Field’s mall,…
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One man dead after officer involved shooting incident in New Mexico
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — Officials say one man is dead after firing shots at a Doña Ana County Sheriff deputy early this morning. It happened in a…
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Fourth of July Events in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas- Areas across the borderland are celebrating the fourth of July in different ways. Sunday night Las Cruces will hold an electric light…
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South Central crash leaves one person in the hospital with serious injuries
EL PASO, Texas- Special traffic investigators were called out to the scene of a crash after one person was transported to the hospital with serious…
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Speeding car slams another vehicle, killing 3 in New Mexico
WAGON MOUND, N. M. (AP) — New Mexico State Police say they suspect alcohol was a factor when a speeding car slammed into a sedan backing out of a…
Continue Reading Fireworks restrictions: Where you can and can’t purchase and use fireworks in El Paso and Doña Ana Counties
EL PASO, Texas – It’s that time of year again, and people are going to celebrate Independence Day by shooting off fireworks. However, this year’s…
Continue Reading Pete Arredondo resigns from Uvalde city council after botched response to school shooting
By Shimon Prokupecz, Rosa Flores and Eric Levenson, CNN Uvalde school district police chief Pedro “Pete” Arredondo has resigned his…
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Human smugglers locked migrants in toolboxes with no means of escape along El Paso sector, officials say
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Friday that agents from the U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector have intercepted 25 human…
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Texas STAAR results improve in math and reading after pandemic dips
Texas students’ standardized test scores in reading and math moved closer to pre-pandemic levels after falling to levels not seen in a decade the…
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Texas safety officials will begin “random intruder detection audits” of schools in September
AUSTIN, Texas — This fall, Texas public schools will be subjected to random inspections to detect weak access points in the wake of the Uvalde…
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WATCH: El Paso County Sheriff’s Detention Officer rescues family from burning trailer home
EL PASO, Texas — An off-duty El Paso County Sheriff’s Detention Officer saved a family from a burning trailer home, according to the Sheriff’s…
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Officials: El Paso detention officer attacked inside her unit by inmate during transport; customs agent comes to her rescue
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story indicated the incident happened at 3:45 a.m., as mentioned during the live news conference. Court…
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It’s vacation season! Visit regional destinations with ABC-7’s Katie Frazier
GILA NATIONAL FOREST, New Mexico – It’s the Fourth of July weekend and many across the United States use this weekend to travel to visit family,…
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Gag order issued in accused Aug. 3rd Walmart shooter case
UPDATE: The judge in the Walmart shooter case issued a gag order at a status hearing this morning. Judge Sam Medrano of the 409th District Court…
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Estela Casas awards scholarships to local students in their efforts to fight cancer
EL PASO, Texas — Various El Paso organizations awarded scholarships to local students that have made efforts in the fight against cancer. “When I…
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County Judge says proactive approach needed post “Remain in Mexico” policy
EL PASO, Texas- El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego says the County and City of El Paso are prepared for migrants to begin entering the United…
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El Paso teens and young adults get the opportunity to participate in 18-month work program
EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso was chosen by the National League of Cities (NLC) to take part in a work program for 16-24-year-olds in the…
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El Pasoans react to the possible end of “Remain in Mexico Policy”
EL PASO, Texas — The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 majority to allow President Joe Biden to end the “Remain in Mexico Policy”. The “Remain in Mexico…
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Man identified in connection to deadly east El Paso shooting
UPDATE: Federal officials say the man who died after being shot by an officer Wednesday was 29-year-old Luis Angel Garcia. Officials say Garcia was…
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Person injured in crash between motorcycle and truck in central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — First responders were called out to 4300 Montana and US 54 after a crash between a truck and a motorcycle. There are reports of one…
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Texas educator group proposes referring to slavery as “involuntary relocation” in second grade curriculum
A group of Texas educators have proposed to the Texas State Board of Education that slavery should be taught as “involuntary relocation” during…
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El Paso Police: Nurse threats to “end” officers’ lives with fentanyl caught on video
EL PASO, Texas – Court records obtained by ABC-7 state a man threatened to harm officers by giving them, “all the (expletive) Fentanyl to (expletive)…
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El Paso man gets 10 years in prison for coercion of a minor who turned out to be undercover FBI employee
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man received 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a child into sexual activity. Officials say, Lawrence…
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Residents say Desert Hope Apartments a hotspot for crime, drugs, just 10 months after opening
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The scene at Desert Hope Apartments is a very different one today than it was just 10 months ago. Drugs, crime, and violence…
Continue Reading At least 6 migrants died and 10 others were found in 3 separate human smuggling cases in Texas over the last 24 hours
By Ray Sanchez, Joe Sutton and Rebekah Riess, CNN At least six migrants were killed and 10 others have been found in three separate human smuggling…
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WATCH: Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
UPDATE: Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in as the 104th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Honorable Ketanji Brown…
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How today’s Supreme Court decision could change things at the border
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN A Supreme Court ruling Thursday could shape what we see going forward along the US-Mexico border. In a 5-4 ruling,…
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