EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s tourism industry is preparing for an economic impact May 2 & 3, with four major entertainment events happening simultaneously. BTS sold more than 100,000 tickets for two Sun Bowl performances on Saturday and Sunday. Additional events like Comic-Con and the Sol Summit Music Festival happening Downtown will also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is considering a proposed ordinance aimed at cracking down on misleading commercial solicitations related to water quality, testing, filtration and treatment that residents say too often resemble official communications from public agencies. The agenda item would direct the City Attorney, working with the City Manager and
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By Max ZahnApril 28, 2026, 10:02 AM Gasoline prices in the United States hit their highest level in four years on Tuesday as negotiations over the Iran war appeared to show little signs of a resolution. The price of an average gallon of gas stands at $4.17, marking an increase of $1.19 per gallon since the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s City Council is reviewing proposals that could shape utility costs. Monday, the council approved the action on multiple active El Paso Electric filings. According to the city, action allows it to understand issues shaping future infrastructure decisions and protect taxpayers. The council authorized action on EPE’s proposed high-load
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Clint Independent School District announced Monday 340 teachers will earn part of a $5.5 million compensation package in honor of increased student performance. CISD said the compensation program provides financial recognition for the impact teachers have on their students. The designated teachers will receive an average payout of $16,000,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office asked the county for an independent, third-party consultant to assess EPCSO, it said Friday. The request comes after the county Commissioners Court discussed the sheriff’s office use of overtime. “We want to be clear that we have been sounding the alarm regarding budget and
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SANTA FE (KVIA) — The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously ruled Friday the El Paso Electric Company cannot recover losses from rates that were later invalidated on appeal. EPE serves southern New Mexico customers, including those in Las Cruces. The Court affirmed the state’s Public Regulation Commission’s denial of EPE’s proposal to recoup losses from
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Are you approaching retirement and wondering how to make the transition as smooth and rewarding as possible? The “Retirement Transition Window” refers to the critical period leading up to and immediately following your retirement date. This window is your opportunity to proactively plan, set goals, and lay the foundation for a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District projected an estimated $16 million budget deficit going into the new school year. At Wednesday’s board of trustees meeting, officials said they’re expecting to lose $11 million in state funding. Officials said the estimated loss is due to changes made in Senate Bill 12, which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Rep. James Talarico is pushing for immediate relief at the gas pump with a new proposal to suspend federal gas and diesel taxes. ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sat down with Talarico on Tuesday. He said the move could save Texans about $200 a year. El Paso typically sees higher prices
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday the state economy expanded to $2.9 trillion in 2025, based on estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gov. Abbott said the Texas economy grew faster than the U.S. as a whole in 2025 when adjusted for inflation. Based on preliminary estimates from
Continue Reading El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- People are seeing higher prices lately, whether they’re buying gas, groceries, or other daily essentials. Brian Mirau explains why this is happening.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson was absent during this week’s City Council sessions and was not present for the vote to move forward with a memorandum of understanding with the County, TxDOT and with the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation. ABC-7 reached out to his office for comment and for an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The deadline to submit your income tax returns is approaching, and there are many changes this year that you need to know about before filing them. Because of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the biggest change is that the IRS is now requiring taxpayers to have a direct deposit account in
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Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office said its opening offsite payment locations offering payment and customer services, it announced Monday. The following locations will operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the listed date, according to the treasurer’s office: April 13: Anthony City Hall (820 Highway 478)
Continue Reading El Paso-TX (KVIA-T)- There’s been a lot of attention on global events lately, especially tensions overseas and rising energy prices. For many people, it’s raising questions about what all of this could mean for their finances Brian Mirau explains. https://miraucapital.com/
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the ongoing government shutdown partially impacting the Department of Homeland Security, some local CBP staff and employees are not receiving their paychecks. President Trump recently signed an emergency order to promptly pay TSA workers who haven’t been paid during the current six-week shutdown and to help reduce long lines
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 31 MAR 26 04:47 ET Updated: 31 MAR 26 08:04 ET By Ivana Kottasová and Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — The war in the Middle East has pushed the average price Americans are paying for gas to $4.02 Tuesday, topping the $4 per gallon mark for the first time since 2022, according to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council voted to deny the Texas Gas Service’s proposed interim rate increase and stop new rates from implementing for 45 days, the city said Monday. The proposed interim rate increase is part of the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP), which allows utility rates to adjust to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Meta announced an expansion to the scope of the El Paso Data Center this morning during the Borderplex Alliance’s Global Border Summit. Meta broke ground back in October 2025 and with today’s announcement, the center’s capacity will grow to 1 gigawatt. The expansion also means an investment increase of $10
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EL PASO, Texas / CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Monday, the renegotiation of the Free Trade Agreement, or USMCA, between Mexico, the United States, and Canada got underway, a development announced by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum weeks ago. According to the Mexican Importers and Exporters Association (ANIERM), the USMCA trade agreement sustains Juárez’s economy
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s International Bridges and the Capital Improvement Departments are moving forward with the Ysleta-Zaragoza Port of Entry expansion feasibility study and master plan, according to documents obtained by ABC-7. The project overview shows the City of El Paso is looking for statements of qualifications from interested
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KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX) – Brian Mirau of Mirau Capital Management joined me to talk about a recent report analyzing U.S. Census data that shows many Americans may be falling short in retirement savings. https://miraucapital.com/
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has changed the start and substantial completion dates for the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) Modernization project, with construction set to begin in early 2028 and be completed by summer 2031. ABC-7 reported last year that the GSA planned
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump since the beginning of his administration last year. According to business leaders on the border, eliminating reciprocal tariffs puts companies at risk of leaving Ciudad Juárez. “Initially, it’s positive that the court has
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Spokeo reports that tipping varies widely across states, influenced by local economics, wages, and cultural norms, as Americans reassess tipping practices.
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By Emily Chang, February 13, 2026, 12:23 PM The Trump administration’s deportations last year are estimated to have cost taxpayers “upward of $40 million,” with some third-country migrants costing more than $1 million each, according to a Democratic congressional report released Friday. The 30-page report is the result of a ten-month review by Democrats on the Senate
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Northern Economic Development Civil Association in Juárez (DENAC, Desarrollo Económico del Norte A.C.) is a Mexican firm that has been proposing the “Juárez-El Paso Express Tram,” a cross-border tramway that would directly connect El Paso International Airport with Abraham González International Airport in Juárez for those wishing to travel from
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By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Dow just hit 50,000 points for the first time ever. The blue-chip index on Friday surged 1,097 points, or 2.24%, and climbed above 50,000 points during trading. It’s the first time the 129-year-old index has crossed the historic 50,000-point milestone. The Dow’s ascent is emblematic of
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UPDATE (February 6th, 2026) — The City of El Paso said it managed to lower the rate increase percentage through negotiation efforts. The City says average small homes will see a 10% hike; that translates to roughly $3.64 per month. For people with the average large home, they’ll see a 19% increase, which translates to
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