Texas food trucks need statewide license starting July 1
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Instead of paying individually for a permit in every city they wanted to serve, Texas food truck owners have another option…
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DHS approves $7.5 billion border security reimbursement for Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security approved a $7.5 billion federal funding reimbursement to Texas for border security…
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‘I’m running on like two more miles:’ Gas prices challenge UTEP students’ budgets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For many students attending the University of Texas at El Paso, trips to the gas station have challenged their budgeting.…
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ABC-7 Xtra Investigation – El Paso County Commissioners spent almost a quarter-million dollars on travel in recent years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — How much have El Paso County commissioners traveled — and spent– on the taxpayers’ tab? An ABC-7 investigation found that…
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EPISD approves new tax rate; Who will be paying more?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, the El Paso Independent School District board unanimously approved a new tax rate that costs the average…
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Texas agriculture commissioner asks Abbott to suspend gas tax
(KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Sid Miller asked Governor Greg Abbott to temporarily suspend the state’s 20¢ per gallon tax on gas and undyed diesel.…
Continue Reading From Austin to Hawaii, El Paso County commissioners’ travel tab nears a quarter-million dollars
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer, El Paso County commissioners postponed two Commissioners Court meetings to attend educational sessions and…
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023
By Max Zahn The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday in an effort to battle back a months-long surge of inflation set off by the Iran…
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Meta donates $2.5 million to support El Paso Giving Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta gifted the Paso del Norte Community Foundation $2.5 million through its Future is for Everyone Fund. PdNCF said the…
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El Paso County Commissioners adopt proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
UPDATE (9:30 p.m.): The El Paso County Commissioner’s Court voted 5-0 to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The County adopted the…
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What does El Paso Get from Meta? Meta opens applications for local organization funding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, Meta opened applications for a fund investing in local communities where it has data centers, including El Paso.…
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Trump blames high gas prices on Ukraine, says Tehran wants a deal
President Donald Trump on Sunday said high gas prices are not a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, instead blaming Ukrainian strikes…
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Affordable family tickets now available for UTEP football season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is introducing a new “Family Section” for the 2026 football season, providing…
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UTEP cites Karol G shows, construction for tight parking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso said this weekend’s Karol G concerts and construction has limited parking on campus. An…
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FAA awards El Paso airport $8.7 million for safety enhancement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport will receive $8.7 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Thursday, U.S.…
Continue Reading El Paso County Sheriff’s Office faces over $4 million deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office faces a more than $4 million deficit — up more than $550,000 from last week. During…
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El Paso senior needs help with mobile home repairs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An 88-year-old woman said she needs help making repairs to her mobile home. Rita Yorgensen lives in Casa Mobil Home Park in…
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El Paso City Council awards $30.8 million for Montwood, Resler extension projects
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, El Paso City Council awarded $30.8 million in construction contracts for the Montwood Drive and Resler Drive…
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Buyer Beware: Auto Theft Task Force stops stolen vehicles from crossing border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso warned about stolen equipment from California making its way to El Paso. El Paso police helped U.S.…
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El Paso County Coliseum made $1.5M in ticket sales in May, marking record-breaking event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Coliseum made more than $1.5 million in ticket sales during May, according to the El Paso Sports…
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FastBucks settlement funds available for some New Mexico residents
(KVIA) — New Mexico residents who received a FastBucks loan between 2007-2016 may be eligible to receive a share of nearly $1 million, the state’s…
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Ysleta ISD hosts college fair with financial aid workshops
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — College-bound high schoolers in El Paso had an opportunity to look into which school could be the best fit for them.…
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$138 billion investment plan will help fund Montana Avenue project: TxDOT
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Transportation Commission approved a transportation program that included a projected investment of $138 billion.…
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Meta to give Texas over $1 billion in settlement to protect kids online
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Texas will get more than $1 billion as part of a settlement with Meta to…
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Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as feud with Canada escalates
Originally Published: 25 AUG 26 07:38 ET Updated: 25 AUG 26 10:26 ET By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday…
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El Paso County Commissioners look to expand paid holidays for staff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County leaders are exploring ways to expand holiday time off for county employees to combat workplace burnout,…
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International bridge toll rates to change Sept. 1
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the City of El Paso said international bridge toll rates will change for commercial vehicles at some ports of entry…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve Hospital District fiscal year 2027 budget, tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners approved the county Hospital District’s 2027 fiscal year budget and tax rate Monday. “We are…
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Texas restaurants face rising costs, workforce challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Restaurants across Texas are facing higher costs for food, labor, insurance, utilities and payment processing, according to…
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Trump says he’ll impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and steel in January, escalating trade war
By Max Zahn President Donald Trump on Monday said in a social media post that he will ratchet up tariffs on Canada-made cars and auto parts in…
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