UTEP researchers 3D-print battery materials, possibly changing power methods
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso developed a way to 3D-print a battery component into nearly any shape.…
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San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
by Katlyn Ma, The Texas TribuneJune 30, 2026 San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local…
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AI-powered truck scanning system coming El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new artificial intelligence-powered inspection system for commercial trucks will be up and running in El Paso soon. UVeye…
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El Paso City Council to discuss policy protecting ratepayers from data center utility costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council will talk about including advocacy support for policy to protect residential ratepayers from…
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Oracle announces Project Jupiter open house in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — In an effort to teach New Mexico residents about the Project Jupiter data center planned for Dona Ana County, Oracle…
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Study: cell phones impact socialization, birth rates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two new studies are linking declining birth rates with the arrival of the smartphone. It’s no secret our phones have changed…
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Drones, K9s, neighbors help find missing boy in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A search for a missing 7-year-old boy ended after a couple found him walking out of a deserted area in Las Cruces,…
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El Paso County unveils 3rd AI-powered tour kiosk at zoo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County partnered with the city’s zoo to show off a new A.I.-powered tour kiosk Thursday. The kiosk is part of…
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Aerospace manufacturing center planned for West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ARC Aerospace and Defense Systems said Wednesday it will establish a new manufacturing center in West El Paso. The expansion…
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Dusty desert conditions may be better for solar energy, UTEP study suggests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The dust-prone desert of the Borderland may be ideal for solar energy, a new study at the University of Texas at El Paso…
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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…
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Texas’ app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now
by Paul Cobler, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2026 Texas’ law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages and…
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City of El Paso releases Data Center Policy Framework draft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the City of El Paso released a draft of its Data Center Policy Framework for the public to look at and give…
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Health advisory calls for kids to cut their screen time
WASHINGTON (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Surgeon General is calling on kids to cut their time spent on…
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LG settles with Texas attorney general over user data concerns
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made a settlement with LG Electronics, he announced Monday. He sued LG for collecting user data…
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Texas attorney general sues Netflix for ‘spying’
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he sued Netflix for “spying” and collecting Texans’ data without their consent. In a news…
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Canvas services fully restored, NMSU students, faculty given grace period
UPDATE: The New Mexico State University administration reports that Canvas service is fully restored as of 8 a.m. May 8. The students and faculty who…
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Harmony Public Schools robotics teams from El Paso qualify for world championship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several student robotics teams from multiple Harmony Public Schools in El Paso qualified for a world championship, the HPS…
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Heading home: The riskiest part of the Artemis II moon mission is still ahead
Originally Published: 09 APR 26 20:41 ET Updated: 09 APR 26 22:17 ET By Jackie Wattles, CNN Editor’s note: NASA’s Artemis program is sending humans…
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Public alert system test to take place Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans can expect multiple public warning systems to go off Thursday as part of a statewide emergency alert systems…
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UTEP announces $2 million federal appropriation to expand drone research and teaching
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced a $2 million appropriation from the federal government to expand drone testing…
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Warner Bros. Discovery advises shareholders to reject Paramount’s offer. But the battle isn’t over
Originally Published: 17 DEC 25 07:02 ET Updated: 17 DEC 25 07:03 ET By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Warner Bros. Discovery is officially rejecting…
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CBP to use biometric data gathering system at all ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch a new biometrics data gathering system on December 26, which will require CBP…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches settlement with Google for $1.375 billion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Google has signed the nearly $1.4 billion settlement that was originally…
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City of Las Cruces announces electric vehicle carshare program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces residents can soon drive electric vehicles (EVs) without any long-term commitment. The city announced an…
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The Impact of AI on Families: How Generation AI is Changing Parenting
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Artificial intelligence or AI has become a substantial part of our lives, integrating its way into more than just the tech…
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