Borderland Innovator Launches NeuroStack AIOS
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Orlando Sapien grew up in El Paso and works as an IT professional and photographer. He created NeuroStack AIOS, an AI ‘second…
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Meta commits to Texas data center standards: Abbott
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Meta will comply with his standards and guidelines for data centers. Meta has a…
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New Mexico AG claims ‘victory’ after judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into child mental health funds
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, a New Mexico court ordered Meta to fund a $567 million abatement program dedicated to addressing the youth mental…
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Texas data center approvals paused until audits completed: Gov. Abbott
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability…
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3 arrested at Doña Ana County Government Center during data center presentation
UPDATE (5:04 p.m.) — Jail records said three people have been arrested at the Doña Ana County Government Center Tuesday during a board of…
Continue Reading Texas utility agencies say they’re taking action to protect ratepayers from data center costs
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a response Friday from the state’s Public Utility Commission and the Electric Reliability…
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El Paso ISD launches school bus tracking app ahead of new school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents whose children attend the El Paso Independent School District can track school buses in real time with a new app,…
Continue Reading Proposed Texas data center plans scrapped for not meeting Gov. Abbott’s standards
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a proposed data center in Texas withdrew its plans after failing to meet the…
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Texas AG announces $150 million settlement against 23andMe over data breach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $150 million settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe. He…
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Paxton investigates LinkedIn over allegations of ‘ghost job’ postings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he opened an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations the company advertised and…
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Oracle is ‘very thrilled and excited’ about NMDOJ investigation into alleged fake Project Jupiter public comments
UPDATE (July 10, 2026) — ABC-7 spoke with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s executive vice president, Mahesh Thiagarajan, about the investigation. He…
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Hearings begin on El Paso Electric’s proposed power plant for Meta data center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric’s proposal to build a new natural gas power plant to serve the planned Meta data center started a hearing…
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Oracle releases new energy-specific proposals for “Project Jupiter” in Santa Teresa
On Wednesday, Oracle, in partnership with OpenAI, released multiple press releases detailed revised plans for the construction of “Project Jupiter,”…
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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…
Continue ReadingStudy: 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…
Continue Reading Oracle changes power plan for Project Jupiter data center to lower emissions
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…
Continue Reading 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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