Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
By Alexander MallinJune 2, 2026, 3:01 PM Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed during testimony before a House subcommittee on Tuesday that…
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El Paso ISD board doesn’t take action on financial exigency vote
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees decided to delay action on the school district’s…
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ABC-7 Investigation spurs El Paso proposal to shift campaign event costs to candidates after Trump rally
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council Representative Lily Limón is planning to propose a new policy at next Tuesday’s City Council…
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Man from Romania to be sentenced in Las Cruces for $1.8 million fraud scheme
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 44-year-old man from Romania has been scheduled for a sentencing hearing for a fraud scheme that stole more than $1.8…
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Keeping your home cool on a budget this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With summer approaching, so are higher electricity bills. El Paso Electric shared some tips to keeping your home cool on a…
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Extreme weather nonprofit gives away fans for some El Pasoans as high temperatures near
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland gears up for 100 degree-plus temperatures, an El Paso nonprofit will continue its annual fan drive to cool…
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From school closures to staff cuts, Texas admins will detail budget woes to lawmakers
by Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJune 1, 2026 The influx of nearly $8.5 billion to Texas schools last year did not stop many from cutting programs,…
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EPISD to consider financial exigency declaration, more than 400 job cuts at Tuesday school board meeting
by Claudia Lorena Silva More than 400 El Paso Independent School District jobs, including teachers and central office staff, may be cut as the Board…
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EPCC rolls out free grocery pick up schedule for June through November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Summer and Fall Mobile Food Pantry is preparing to return June 2. EPCC said it’s teaming up with…
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City of El Paso to sell historic A.B. Fall house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the most historic buildings in El Paso will be sold for the first time in nearly 20 years after a city council vote…
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Socorro ISD expects to adopt balanced budget for second year in a row
by Claudia Lorena Silva The Socorro Independent District expects to approve a balanced budget this June for the second year in a row, as it…
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Gov. Greg Abbott to Texas colleges: Don’t increase tuition, fees
by Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneMay 27, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott reminded Texas colleges: Do not raise undergraduate tuition or fees next year. In a…
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City of El Paso releases preliminary budget for 2027 fiscal year, public meeting schedule
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso released its preliminary budget for the 2027 fiscal year Wednesday. It totals $1.405 billion across all…
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Ysleta ISD offers free summer meals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District is offering free breakfast and lunch meals to children starting June 1. The 2026…
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Sold-out performances in El Paso bring more than $1.49 million in ticket sales in first 3 months of 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nine sold-out performances in El Paso brought more than $1.49 million in ticket sales in the first three months of 2026,…
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CASA Auto commits $1 million for future Deck Plaza dog park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The future Deck Plaza project received its first private donation of $1 million from CASA Auto Group, the Downtown Deck…
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High gas prices hurting Memorial Day travelers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the American Automobile Association, gas prices are at a four-year high in the United States this Memorial Day…
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Your oil change could be pricier than normal
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz continues, gas prices aren’t the only thing going up. The American Automobile…
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Bill would let Border Patrol agents claim tax deduction on overtime pay
HOUSTON, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol agents could claim a tax exemption on overtime pay under a bill U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced…
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ABC-7 Xtra Investigation: Can the City of El Paso collect debt from Trump campaign rally without this key document?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Seven years after thousands crowded the El Paso County Coliseum to see then-President Donald Trump campaign for…
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Ysleta ISD facing $16.7 million budget deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District is facing a budget deficit of $16.7 million. The district discussed its quarterly…
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El Paso County attorney addresses rising solar panel scams
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a rise in solar panel scams affecting El Paso families, the county attorney said Tuesday. Wednesday, the Texas…
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Parents react to El Paso ISD’s plan to ‘stabilize financial standing’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night that detailed a plan to recover…
Continue Reading Questions grow over EPISD’s $52 Million budget deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso ISD is facing a projected $52.8 million budget shortfall, prompting concerns about possible staffing cuts, school…
Continue Reading El Paso ISD shares financial stabilization plan amid $52 million budget shortfall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District shared an update on its financial status Tuesday at its Board of Trustees meeting.…
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$100,000 in scholarships from McDonald’s El Paso going to graduating seniors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Richard Castro, the owner and operator of El Paso area McDonald’s will continue his mission Tuesday to help Borderland…
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El Paso ISD may declare financial emergency, large-scale layoffs after review puts budget deficit at $52.8 million
by Claudia Lorena Silva A public school consultant is recommending that the El Paso Independent School District declare financial exigency —…
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New Mexico launches website for resources on New World screwworm
ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — The state of New Mexico launched an informational website about New World screwworm, the state’s Department of Agriculture said…
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Texas AG, DOJ investigate nation’s beef supply chain, allege unfair pricing
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the beef industry over potential “anticompetitive conduct.” In a…
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Doña Ana County to pay detention center healthcare workers overdue wages
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — After an emergency meeting Friday, the Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of…
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