EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Sate Health Services opened applications for a new statewide license for mobile food vendors. The new license will be valid everywhere in Texas, meaning mobile food vendor’s don’t need a separate license for each jurisdiction they sell in. The change comes after legislature passed House Bill
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Software company Oracle announced an update to its power plan for Project Jupiter, an artificial intelligence data center planned in Doña Ana County. Wednesday, Oracle said it filed an application to use Bloom Energy fuel cell technology, replacing its original design involving gas turbines and diesel generators. Fuel cells
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council Representative Lily Limón is planning to propose a new policy at next Tuesday’s City Council meeting that would prevent taxpayers from covering public safety and venue expenses associated with political campaign visits. The proposal was prompted by an ABC-7 investigation that revealed the City of El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With summer approaching, so are higher electricity bills. El Paso Electric shared some tips to keeping your home cool on a budget. EPE said to keep your thermostat at a high, steady temperature throughout the day with your windows and curtains closed. “Some of the alternatives that we recommend when
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland gears up for 100 degree-plus temperatures, an El Paso nonprofit will continue its annual fan drive to cool the community. Since 2004, the Extreme Weather Task Force said it has collected and given more than 10,000 box fans to people in need. Monday, the Extreme Weather Task
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Summer and Fall Mobile Food Pantry is preparing to return June 2. EPCC said it’s teaming up with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to host a grocery pick up every Tuesday through November from at EPCC campuses across the city. Organizers ask residents to bring their own
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by Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneMay 27, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott reminded Texas colleges: Do not raise undergraduate tuition or fees next year. In a letter sent Wednesday to public college and university presidents, Abbott noted that his previous directive remains “fully in effect” and that no undergraduate tuition and fees should increase for the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso released its preliminary budget for the 2027 fiscal year Wednesday. It totals $1.405 billion across all funds, which the city said is a 1.7% increase compared to FY 2026. The city cited rising costs, public safety operations, infrastructure obligations, contractual costs and voter-approved commitments as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz continues, gas prices aren’t the only thing going up. The American Automobile Association said motor oil prices are rising too, which means your oil change could be a bit pricier. AAA said it’s still important you get an oil change if you
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HOUSTON, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol agents could claim a tax exemption on overtime pay under a bill U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced Thursday. Sen. Cornyn said the “No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act” would let agents make deduction claims part of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a rise in solar panel scams affecting El Paso families, the county attorney said Tuesday. Wednesday, the Texas RioGrande Legal Aid talked about how to identify and report solar panel fraud and invited an El Paso woman to share her experience with a scam. County attorney Christina Sanchez said
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the beef industry over potential “anticompetitive conduct.” In a statement Friday, A.G. Paxton said he’ll work with the Justice Department, which also launched an antitrust investigation into the nation’s beef supply chain. A.G. Paxton said four companies control more than 85% of the
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UPDATE (May 15, 2026) — San Elizario Mayor Miguel Chacon sent a statement Friday addressing Attorney General Paxton finding the city out of compliance with SB 1851. A.G. Paxton also notified Horizon City. SB 1851 requires municipalities to meet financial statement audit and transparency standards. The mayor said: “First, and most importantly for our taxpayers:
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana Community College will hold two free food pantries May 28, the school said Thursday. The first drive-thru will start at 9:30 a.m. outside the DACC Espina Campus library (3400 S. Espina St.). The second will start at 1:30 p.m. at the East Mesa Campus (2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd.)
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso drivers can save up to 40¢ a gallon of gas Thursday at participating Circle K gas stations in the city. According to Circle K, “Fuel Day” takes place between 4-7 p.m., but Inner Circle members can take advantage of the discount as early as 12:01 a.m. Customers redeem
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Property values in El Paso County have been slowly rising over the past few years, but that doesn’t mean that you have to pay for that value through property taxes. You can contest your property value and appraisal with the El Paso Central Appraisal District. By contesting it, you can
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is considering a proposed ordinance aimed at cracking down on misleading commercial solicitations related to water quality, testing, filtration and treatment that residents say too often resemble official communications from public agencies. The agenda item would direct the City Attorney, working with the City Manager and
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By Max ZahnApril 28, 2026, 10:02 AM Gasoline prices in the United States hit their highest level in four years on Tuesday as negotiations over the Iran war appeared to show little signs of a resolution. The price of an average gallon of gas stands at $4.17, marking an increase of $1.19 per gallon since the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council is reviewing proposals that could shape utility costs. Monday, the council approved the action on multiple active El Paso Electric filings. According to the city, action allows it to understand issues shaping future infrastructure decisions and protect taxpayers. The council authorized action on EPE’s proposed high-load
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Are you approaching retirement and wondering how to make the transition as smooth and rewarding as possible? The “Retirement Transition Window” refers to the critical period leading up to and immediately following your retirement date. This window is your opportunity to proactively plan, set goals, and lay the foundation for a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Rep. James Talarico is pushing for immediate relief at the gas pump with a new proposal to suspend federal gas and diesel taxes. ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sat down with Talarico on Tuesday. He said the move could save Texans about $200 a year. El Paso typically sees higher prices
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson was absent during this week’s City Council sessions and was not present for the vote to move forward with a memorandum of understanding with the County, TxDOT and with the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation. ABC-7 reached out to his office for comment and for an
Continue Reading El Paso-TX (KVIA-T)- There’s been a lot of attention on global events lately, especially tensions overseas and rising energy prices. For many people, it’s raising questions about what all of this could mean for their finances Brian Mirau explains. https://miraucapital.com/
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KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX) – Brian Mirau of Mirau Capital Management joined me to talk about a recent report analyzing U.S. Census data that shows many Americans may be falling short in retirement savings. https://miraucapital.com/
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump since the beginning of his administration last year. According to business leaders on the border, eliminating reciprocal tariffs puts companies at risk of leaving Ciudad Juárez. “Initially, it’s positive that the court has
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By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Dow just hit 50,000 points for the first time ever. The blue-chip index on Friday surged 1,097 points, or 2.24%, and climbed above 50,000 points during trading. It’s the first time the 129-year-old index has crossed the historic 50,000-point milestone. The Dow’s ascent is emblematic of
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UPDATE (February 6th, 2026) — The City of El Paso said it managed to lower the rate increase percentage through negotiation efforts. The City says average small homes will see a 10% hike; that translates to roughly $3.64 per month. For people with the average large home, they’ll see a 19% increase, which translates to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Customs and Border Protection recently released its tariff enforcement and economic security numbers for last year. After implementing 44 presidential tariff actions directed by the Trump administration, in December 2025 alone, CBP processed $314 billion in imports and identified $28.4 billion in duties owed. Official reports also say that from
Continue Reading El Paso, TX(KVIA-TV)-Wall Street analysts are calling for a potentially strong year for stocks, but many everyday Americans are feeling skeptical and uncertain. Financial advisor Jeff Thompson from Mirau Capital Management helps us make sense of both sides.
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — City of Juárez to host its annual ‘Buen Fin,’ which typically sees thousands, if not millions of borderland shoppers and also from other parts of Mexico and the U.S. Sales and other promotions on most products are expected to be seen by shoppers all weekend, starting Thursday. The City of Juárez, along
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