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Texas governor signs border legislation setting up flotation barriers along Rio Grande
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed what his office describes as critical border security legislation. This comes…
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El Paso’s internal auditor reviewed convenience store security videos during gas card investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city’s chief internal auditor released his report on fuel card usage by members of city council and the mayor for the…
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El Paso City attorney believes there is a law enforcement investigation into taxpayer-funded gas cards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the City’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee meeting Wednesday, ABC-7 learned from City Attorney Karla Nieman…
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El Pasoan invited to Vice President’s residence for special event
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Vice President Kamala Harris invited El Pasoan Cynthia Boyar Trejo to a reception at her residence in Washington, D.C. The…
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Federal prosecutors using a second grand jury in Florida as part of Trump classified documents probe
(CNN) — A grand jury based in southern Florida has heard testimony from multiple witnesses in recent weeks as part of the federal investigation…
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El Paso Rep. Hernandez accounts for 40% of taxpayer-funded gas purchases in 2023, audit says usage “appears excessive”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez accounted for nearly 40% of the gasoline purchased using…
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Governor signs public safety bill at Texas capitol
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill that aims to improve public safety. Lawmakers passed the bill during the 88th…
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California officials: Florida picked up asylum-seekers on Texas border and flew them to Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The state of Florida picked up asylum-seekers on the Texas border Monday and took them by private jet to California’s…
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Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2023 “Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection, but…
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City’s Chief Internal Auditor briefs city council on fuel card usage investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee (FOAC) was set to brief city council members Monday on…
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Pence files paperwork to join 2024 presidential race, setting up clash with Trump
(CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday filed the paperwork for his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential…
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City council working lunches that cost El Paso taxpayers $17,000+ since 2022 now off the table
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Working lunches that cost El Paso taxpayers more than $17,000 over the last 16 months will no longer be provided during El…
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Rep. Hernandez refunds City of El Paso $6,700 for “excessive” gas card use, records show
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez paid the city $6,700 to cover gas expenses incurred on her…
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Sunday Xtra: Former Rep. Rodriguez speaks out on the use of city-issued credit cards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has been bringing you exclusive reporting on the use of your taxpayer dollars by city leaders and staff, specifically…
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Biden to address nation from Oval Office after avoiding catastrophic default
Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Friday evening – his first time speaking to the…
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New details on funding allocated to each El Paso city representative’s office for Fiscal Year 2023
Update: A city spokesperson tells ABC-7 that last budget session, City Council approved the 40% budget increase for district offices. “The City…
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White House says Biden is fine after tripping on sandbag and falling on stage at Air Force Academy commencement
(CNN) — President Joe Biden tripped on a sandbag and fell as he completed handing out diplomas at the US Air Force Academy commencement…
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Top Democrats say Biden should make this year’s ‘craziness’ the last debt limit fight ever
(CNN) — Even as Joe Biden appears to have pushed off reaching the next debt limit until 2025, top Democrats on Capitol Hill say what…
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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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Interim El Paso City Manager to take over position Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cary Westin will take over as Interim City Manager Thursday. Westin was appointed to the temporary position earlier this…
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Former Vice President Mike Pence to announce a run for the White House
(KVIA) — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will run for President. He will be running in the Republican primary against former President…
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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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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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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, Carter Center says
Washington (CNN) — Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady of the United States and wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has dementia, the…
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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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