Texas AG investigates StubHub over canceled World Cup tickets
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over allegations it failed to give fans 2026 FIFA…
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New Mexico vehicle registration fees, weight-distance tax increase in July
SANTA FE (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation said vehicle registration and weight-distance taxes increased Wednesday. The increase…
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New Mexico State Fair discounts tickets to $4 for 4th of July ‘flash sale’
(KVIA) — The New Mexico State Fair announced a flash sale for the 4th of July weekend. EXPO NM said from July 3-5, visitors can enter for just $4.…
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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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Local businesses seeing large crowds during World Cup games, boosting economy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is entering its fourth week of play, and some local businesses in El Paso have seen large crowds flocking…
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Average person to spend almost $100 on 4th of July food, NRF says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimated food will take the biggest bite out of consumers’ budgets during this year’s…
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Texas asks DHS for reimbursement for border security costs
Texas requested reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security after Gov. Abbott said it spent more than $10 billion on border security…
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City Council votes to begin negotiating Community Benefits Agreement for Meta data center
UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) — El Paso City Council unanimously voted to negotiate a CBA with meta for the data center planned for Northeast El Paso. EL PASO,…
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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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State, borderland residents travel across the US to watch top World Cup matches
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KVIA) — Several border-area residents decided to travel across the United States to watch the best national teams play during the…
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New Mexico State Parks offer free access June 14
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Sunday, all New Mexicans will get free access to every New Mexico State Park in honor of National New Mexico Day. New Mexico…
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Airbnb, other short-term rentals to contribute to El Paso hotel occupancy taxes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said it will start collecting Hotel Occupancy Taxes on short-term rental properties to support tourism…
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City’s environmental franchise fee on trash bills is illegal tax, appeals court rules
by Elida S. Perez The Texas 8th Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld a lower court’s decision that the city of El Paso’s environmental franchise fee…
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Inflation hits highest level since 2023, as the Iran war pushes up prices
By Max Zahn Inflation jumped for a third consecutive month as the Iran war continued to drive up prices in May, surpassing 4% for the first…
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Gov. Abbott directs ratepayer protections from data center infrastructure costs
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state utility officials to protect residents from paying for data center…
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Ken Paxton investigates FIFA for allegedly misleading customers about World Cup tickets
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the Fédération Internationale de Football Association…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Sate Health Services opened applications for a new statewide license for mobile food vendors. The…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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San Elizario mayor says city is behind on required audits after Texas AG alleges illegally-raised taxes
UPDATE (May 15, 2026) — San Elizario Mayor Miguel Chacon sent a statement Friday addressing Attorney General Paxton finding the city out of…
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Doña Ana Community College to offer drive-thru food pantries
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana Community College will hold two free food pantries May 28, the school said Thursday. The first drive-thru will…
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