Evan Folan, ABC-7 News

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El Paso, TX, United States

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3 dead, 3 injured in Central Texas crash

Authorities say three people are dead and three seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Central Texas. According to the Pedernales Fire Department, one of the vehicles collided with the side of the other on Texas Highway 71 near Spicewood, northwest of Austin. One man died at the scene, and two others died after being taken to area hospitals. Emergency services in Austin say two people… → Read More

'Weeping' Virgin Mary statue under investigation

The Las Cruces Catholic Diocese, the governing body of all Catholic churches in southern New Mexico, is investigating a statue of the Virgin Mary at a Hobbs church that appears to be shedding tears. The Las Cruces Sun-News reports parishioners say recently tears have streamed down the face of the statue at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The church has since become a destination for… → Read More

American Airlines flight headed to Phoenix diverted to El Paso, first responders on tarmac

American Airlines flight 1897 was diverted from its intended route Sunday evening and landed in El Paso. → Read More

Pedestrian killed by train in Lower Valley

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in the Lower Valley, according to fire dispatch. → Read More

Motorcycle crash leaves one hospitalize, life-threatening injuries

Police are investigating a motorcycle crash at I-10 and Airway. → Read More

Alejandro Fernandez and Los Tigres del Norte scheduled to perform in El Paso

Alejandro Fernandez and Los Tigres del Norte are scheduled to perform Sept. 29 at the Don Haskins Center. → Read More

"Hero teacher" released from hospital

An Indiana congresswoman says a teacher who stopped a school shooting has been released from a hospital. U.S. Rep Susan Brooks says she met Saturday with Jason Seaman at the Noblesville, Indiana, school where the shooting occurred Friday. She says Seaman is a "hero teacher" who stopped the violence. Seaman and a student were shot by another student at Noblesville West Middle School. Ella… → Read More

State game agency: Bears on the move as they look for food

The New Mexico Game and Fish Department says drought conditions may prompt more encounters between bears and humans. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that a lack of green growth that provides food for bears means they may move around more, resulting in so-called "conflict activity." The department on Friday warned campers of increased bear activity in the Jemez (HAY'mehs) Mountains, including… → Read More

20-year-old killed in motorcycle crash fleeing from State Trooper

El Paso Police said a 20-year-old man was killed Sunday morning after fleeing from law enforcement. → Read More

Texas church massacre preceded spike in gun permit requests

The mass shooting at a Texas church last year preceded a spike in handgun license applications in that county. Records obtained by the San Antonio Express-News show that 222 gun license applications were received in November in Wilson County, where a gunman killed more than two dozen people and wounded many others in a Nov. 5 attack at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs. That's a 167… → Read More

Girl in fair condition after bear attack

A 5-year-old Colorado girl is hospitalized in fair condition after she was attacked by a bear outside her home. The attack happened early Sunday near Grand Junction, about 240 miles (386 kilometers) west of Denver. The girl's mother told state wildlife officers that her daughter went outside around 2:30 a.m. to investigate noises she thought might be coming from her dog. The mother said she then… → Read More

Your voice, your vote: San Elizario to elect mayor

The city of San Elizario is holding elections Saturday. → Read More

March for Babies draws dozens to northwest El Paso

Dozens of people tied up their sneakers Saturday morning for the March for Babies. → Read More

Road rage incident leads to gunfire in East El Paso

El Paso Police say a road-rage incident ended in gun fire, Saturday night. → Read More

James Comey gives first interview since President Trump fired him

James Comey is breaking his long silence and describing his interactions with President Donald Trump before he was abruptly fired last year. → Read More

Gang Unit investigates shots fired in East El Paso

Shots were fired in a residential neighborhood in East El Paso, according to police. → Read More

'High risk' SWAT situation underway in Northeast El Paso

El Paso Police tweeted about a 'high risk' SWAT situation at 4651 Cohen Avenue at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. → Read More

El Bugo car show supports local nonprofit; dozens attend

Dozens of Volkswagens filled the streets in west El Paso for the ninth annual El Bugo in El Paso car show. → Read More

Car crash sends vehicle off Transmountain

Two people are in the hospital after a serious crash in the Franklin Mountains. Shut down lanes delayed traffic as crews worked to rescue the passengers and clear the area. → Read More

Police: Farmington boy fatally stabbed Arizona man

Authorities say a 17-year-old Farmington boy was arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing an Arizona man. Farmington police say a 28-year-old man was found dead on Friday evening when they responded a report that someone was passed out in public. The man was dead when officers arrived. Police say the 17-year-old was identified as a suspect during the investigation. He was booked on suspicion of… → Read More