As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit
As a deal to cut Texas’ high property taxes continues to evade Republican lawmakers, Democrats in the Legislature unveiled a long-shot…
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Las Cruces woman claims her mailbox was vandalized after her house was mistaken for the home of an alleged child rapist
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A woman living on the 1900 block of Connie Lou Drive in Las Cruces says she has been the victim of repeated mailbox…
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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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City manager’s office spent more than $100,000 in taxpayer money on city-issued P-card since 2022
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Manager Tommy Gonzalez’s office spent more than $100,000 using taxpayer-funded procurement cards (P-cards) from…
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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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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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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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El Paso Central Appraisal District presenting preliminary property valuations ahead of May deadline
El Pasoans are working to file protests to their property valuations as the county continues to release mass appraisals. The El Paso Central…
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Do’s and Don’ts of recycling in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — April is the home to the worldwide holiday – Earth Day. While we should be protecting and caring for our earth every day,…
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How to keep your house cool as temperatures heat up in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the temperatures rise, so do our electric bills! 80-degree weather means air conditioning for most folks around the area,…
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What you can do this Easter weekend in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A little birdie told ABC-7 the Easter Bunny will be making this year extra special across the Borderland. Many events will…
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USDA reports surplus in corn lowers prices
The USDA has released the latest on world agricultural supply and demand estimates. Corn prices are down 10 cents to $6.60 per bushel for the season…
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How will the snow in the Rockies impact the Borderland?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Recent snows have ravished the Rockies over the past several weeks. Looking at maps provided by the USDA, nearly the entire…
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El Paso Electric closes down all walk-in locations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Soon, El Pasoans and Las Crucens will no longer be able to pay their electric bills in person. El Paso Electric has decided…
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Turn your rotting pumpkins into “black gold” in the lower valley
EL PASO, Texas – The Dirt Y Girls are back again, and are ready to take your pumpkins and turn them back into “black gold”! But they don’t only use…
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21st Annual McDonald’s awards recognizes six individuals that have made an impact in the community
EL PASO, TEXAS – McDonald’s held the Triunfadores Awards in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. McDonald’s honored six individuals for their…
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Teacher of the Month: Joel Molina, 28 years teaching and coaching
EL PASO, Texas – Some say “teaching is the profession that teaches all other professions”. Joel Molina has been teaching and coaching for 28 years.…
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Hunger Action Month: Together In Tough Times:
ABC-7 and Albertsons are on a mission to fill up grocery carts! ABC-7’s Nichole Gomez surprised shoppers at Albertsons in northeast El…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger just got a $50,000 boost to help feed those with food insecurities
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger received $50,000 from El Paso Health. El Paso Health President/CEO Carol Smallwood and CEO of Medicaid…
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Socorro man sentenced to 20 years in prison for receiving and distributing child porn
EL PASO, Texas – A Socorro man received a 20-year sentence on child exploitation charges Tuesday. Over one thousand videos depicting child sexual…
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