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 coming July 1. A new statewide operating permit, created under House Bill 2844, allows mobile food vendors to work anywhere in Texas with a single license issued by the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioner for District 1, Jackie Butler, held an informational meeting about the proposed Pine to McCloud Central 345 kV Transmission Line project from El Paso Electric on Thursday. If the Public Utility Commission of Texas approves the project, it would bring hundreds of new power transmitters to
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — As traditional approaches to retirement investing face new scrutiny, financial experts are urging retirees to reconsider their reliance on bonds as “safe” assets. On ABC-7’s Smart Money segment, ABC-7’s Nichole Gomez spoke with Patrick Romero of Mirau Capital Management about the evolving role of bonds and the importance of understanding
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Public Service Board highlighted two of El Paso Water’s originnaly proposed budgets to discuss in further meetings, after they held their second workshop discussing options for the 2027-28 fiscal year budget.The meeting comes more than a month after EP Water’s original proposals to the PSB for the budget of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso International Airport’s Foreign Trade Zone 68 hosted its 2026 Industry Summit today at the Region 19 Starlight Event Center, 6650 Continental Dr. The annual event focused on the economic impact of the 2025 tariffs on international trade in the region, with organizers bringing together leaders and stakeholders from
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UPDATE (Nov. 4, 2026): Las Cruces voters approved $26 million in bonds to support the renovation and expansion of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The City of Las Cruces said 69% of voters cast their ballots in support the city’s use of general obligation bonds for the library. With the approval, the city said it
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, voters rejected three tax-increase proposals tied to El Paso County school districts. One district said the funding would have provided air conditioning for its students. Results show that voters in the Ysleta, Socorro and Tornillo independent school districts rejected the voter-approval tax rate elections (VATRE), with a majority
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino recently underwent a months-long renovation costing approximately $2 million; it never closed its doors and is now ready to welcome both regular and, perhaps, new patrons. ABC-7 spoke with the casino’s president and general counsel, Fred Heinrich, who has been with the organization since 2015.
Continue Reading EL PASO, TX (KVIA-tv) – For decades, the so-called “4% rule” has helped guide retirees on how much they can safely withdraw from their nest egg each year. But new findings discussed on KVIA’s “Smart Money” segment suggest that a more personalized approach could lead to better outcomes for today’s retirees. Brian Mirau of Mirau
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces adopted an ordinance to address abandoned properties. The Vacant and Abandoned Property Maintenance Ordinance requires the city to address long-term vacancies, encourage property maintenance, and support neighborhood revitalization. The ordinance applies to residential and commercial properties that haven’t been lawfully occupied or in operation for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, the El Paso City Council unanimously voted to approve an agenda item directing the city attorney to draft a resolution requiring the public disclosure of city-funded travel expenses. In September, an ABC-7 investigation revealed members of the El Paso County Commissioners Court spent nearly a quarter of a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gambling isn’t new, but with the advent of online betting, it’s easier than ever to place money down on a game. “We’ve never seen gambling and, and sports betting and other forms of gambling be more accessible or, or really inescapable than they are now,” says Mark Meiselback. He works
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at El Paso Community College have a new space to study in. Tuesday, evolve Federal Credit Union held a grand opening of a new student lounge at the Valle Verde Campus. An evolve spokesperson said the lounge was built to be a relaxing getaway for students, but it also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation announced the proposed park over the I-10 will get a $10 million gift from the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation. The gift comes less than a week after the Loya family committed $20 million to the proposed project. The Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation
Continue Reading El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Despite stock markets trading at or near record highs, a new survey reveals that nearly three-quarters of Americans are skeptical about how long the bull run can last. The disconnect between soaring market numbers and investor confidence was the focus of a recent episode of Smart Money, hosted by Nichole Gomez and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District has begun a series of Town Hall meetings across their region in an effort to promote Proposition A, a voter-approval tax rate election, or V.A.T.R.E., that will be on the ballot this November. According to the district, if it is approved by voters, the measure
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents can receive guidance from city Tax Office representatives at senior and community centers starting Oct. 27. The El Paso Consolidated Tax Office, in partnership with the Department of Information Technology and Parks and Recreation Department, will host a series of free Tax Information Sessions where residents can
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Inflation stands well above the rate recorded prior to the Iran war. By Max Zahn Inflation climbed to a 4-month high in September as the Iran war continued to drive up gasoline prices, according to federal government data released on Wednesday. The reading came in slightly above economists’ expectations. Prices rose 3.7% in September compared
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UTEP students are facing limited parking options due to record-high enrollment surpassing 27,000 and ongoing campus construction.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water scheduled nine community meetings to get feedback on the proposed fiscal year 2027-28 budget. The Public Service Board received a presentation of four budget scenarios. On Sept. 30, EPWater said it has four approaches to investment and risk: accelerated reliability, strategic, lean and high risk. According to
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(KVIA) — Free College Application Week kicks off Thursday. Texas residents can apply to public colleges for free from Oct. 12-18, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Here’s the catch — applicants have to submit through ApplyTexas, which is limited to public schools in the state. The waiver only applies to undergraduate programs.
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces’ minimum and tipped wages will increase starting Jan. 1, 2027, the city announced Wednesday. According to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC), minimum wage will increase to $13.47 per hour and the tipped wage will increase to $5.39 per hour. For 2026, Las Cruces’ minimum wage is set
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in El Paso reached nearly $5, according to the American Automobile Association. As of Wednesday, AAA said drivers in El Paso are paying an average of $4.49. AAA said the average price last year was $2.88. People like UTEP student
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water customers can manage their water use and payments through a new app. The utility said the MyEPWater app will make it easier for customers to manage their accounts, monitor usage and access information to help save water — and maybe some money. Users can set up customizable
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Monday that four school districts across the state will undergo a detailed review to “ensure taxpayer funds are being spent responsibly.” One was the El Paso Independent School District. In a news release, the Texas Comptroller announced the selection of Austin, Barbers Hill, Prosper
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Editor’s note: For transparency, ABC-7 added full interviews with El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Precinct 2 Commissioner David Stout. You can watch them by scrolling through the videos above. You can also watch Samaniego’s full interview here, and the full interview with Stout here. To clarify, the public records reviewed cover travel planned
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — County leaders are looking at increasing accountability and transparency on where elected officials travel and how much they spend. This follows an ABC-7 Xtra investigation into the nearly quarter of a million dollars of taxpayer funds spent on travel expenses by members of commissioners court over the last several years.
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EL PASO, Texas, (KVIA) — Heavy rains in the Borderland left some homes in need of repairs. The El Paso Police Department urged homeowners to slow down and take their time to avoid any repair and insurance scams. Heavy rain flooded streets in the El Paso area.(Courtesy: KVIA) EPPD said for high-pressure tactics or requests
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5 million Americans, including over 1 million children, lost benefits this year. By Molly Nagle and Elizabeth Schulze Major changes are coming on Oct. 1 for the tens of millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance from the federal government. In the short term, most families will
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a lower tax rate for the 2026-27 school year. The rate is slightly lower than last year. CISD said the average homeowner within the district will pay about $11 less in school taxes than last year. According to the district, the
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