Watch: Suspected serial killer in custody in Austin
(ABC) — A Texas man is facing two new murder charges after he allegedly called police to confess to killing his roommate and another woman, and…
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How did former District 6 City Rep. Claudia Rodriguez spend $7,555.48 of taxpayer money in one day?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Questions still remain how former District 6 City Representative Claudia Rodriguez spent $7,555.48 in one day using…
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Abbott names former Texas secretary of state as interim attorney general
By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune May 31, 2023 “Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim attorney general” was first…
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Mayor concerned El Paso elected officials, city staff spent $500K+ on taxpayer-funded purchasing cards in 2022; former Rep. Rodriguez spent $7,500+ in one day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an exclusive interview with ABC-7, El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said he’s concerned about the amount of spending on city…
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El Paso mom fighting to bring son’s body home after he was killed in East Texas
ORANGE, Texas (KVIA) — Alexandra Serrano tells ABC-7 her son, 29-year-old Aaron Ray, was killed May 16, 2023. Serrano says Ray was stabbed in the…
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Texas House passes measure to lower property taxes by $17.6 billion
Update: The Texas House of Representatives has passed the tax cut measure. It now moves on to the governor’s desk. By Joshua Fechter and Alex Nguyen,…
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Texans asked to send cards in celebration of World War II veteran’s 100th birthday
BIG SPRING, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham is asking everyone to help a World War II Veteran celebrate his 100th…
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Family of employee found dead in walk-in freezer sues Arby’s over wrongful death
NEW IBERIA, Louisiana (KATC) — A lawsuit has officially been filed in Texas against Turbo Restaurants LLC, the company that owns the Arby’s…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Dale Laverty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Future El Paso athletic hall of famer, Dale Laverty had a pretty stellar track career which still sees him sit atop several…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial date set for August 28
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Tribune reports that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin no later than August 28 in…
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Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues”…
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Abbott signs into law CROWN Act banning race-based hair discrimination
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “Abbott signs into law CROWN Act banning race-based hair discrimination” was first published by…
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Is it law yet? See how far some of the most consequential bills have made it in the 2023 Texas Legislature
By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune May 18, 2023 “Is it law yet? See how far some of the most consequential bills have made it in the 2023…
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The 2023 Texas legislative session started with “historic” budget surplus and ended with an impeached attorney general
By Kate McGee and Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “The 2023 Texas legislative session started with “historic” budget surplus and…
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Texas lawmakers fail to reach last-minute deal to cut property taxes
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “Texas lawmakers fail to reach last-minute deal to cut property taxes” was first published by The…
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El Paso Rep. Joe Moody named to prosecute Ken Paxton case in Senate trial
By Patrick Svitek and Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “Texas House names representatives who will prosecute Ken Paxton case in Senate…
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Flowers placed at graves at Fort Bliss National Cemetery this Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mission Continues placed roses on graves at Fort Bliss National Cemetery this Memorial Day. The Mission Continues is an…
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Texas Republicans pass bills targeting elections administrators in Houston-area county
(CNN) — Texas Republicans have approved a pair of bills targeting the elections process in Harris County, the state’s largest and home to…
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Texas House of Representatives votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton
Originally Published: 27 MAY 23 17:53 ET Updated: 27 MAY 23 21:21 ET By Eric Bradner, Zoe Sottile and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The Texas House…
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Ivan Melendez’s Division I single-season home run record in jeopardy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last season the Hispanic Titanic, otherwise known as Ivan Melendez made history in the Division I BBCOR era by hitting 32…
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Ken Paxton updates: Texas House impeachment vote will be an intra-GOP showdown
AUSTIN, Texas (The Texas Tribune) — The Texas House intends to take up a resolution to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton at 1 p.m.…
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Mayor Leeser: Auditor felt ‘pressured’ to ‘change his report’ on taxpayer-funded gas card audit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said in an exclusive interview with ABC-7 on Friday that the city’s chief internal auditor felt…
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Republican investigators recommend impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Update: The state investigators looking into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are recommending that he be impeached. We are continuing to follow…
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ABC-7 obtains video showing husband of El Paso City representative using taxpayer-funded gas card
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained new surveillance footage that was used as part of the investigation into the potential misuse of…
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El Paso chartering long-haul bus rides for migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the county of El Paso is working with Los Misioneros bus company to transport migrants to other…
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El Pasoans spreading awareness on National Stop the Bleed Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, May 25, is the 5th Annual National Stop the Bleed Day. Here in El Paso, workplaces and schools are giving…
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Investigators detail years of alleged misconduct by Texas AG Ken Paxton in stunning House Committee hearing
A Texas House committee heard stunning testimony from investigators Wednesday over allegations of a years-long pattern of misconduct and questionable…
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The Borderland remembers the one-year anniversary of the Robb Elementary mass shooting
UPDATE – State Representative Joe Moody spoke to ABC-7 about the ongoing work with just a few days left in the legislative session. He spoke to the…
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A bill that would have required Texas public schools to display the Ten Commandments has failed
(CNN) — The Republican-controlled Texas State House failed to advance a controversial bill on Tuesday that would have required public schools to…
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Counties with the warmest summers in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the warmest summers in…
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