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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Canutillo ISD approves lower tax rate
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a lower tax rate for the 2026-27 school…
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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.…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer, El Paso County commissioners postponed two Commissioners Court meetings to attend educational sessions and…
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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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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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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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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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Ghost Listing: NMSU student loses months of savings to fake apartment listing
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — With college classes returning this fall, some students scramble to secure an apartment. For one New Mexico State…
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UTEP professor warns grocery prices may rise with oil costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many Americans are struggling to afford groceries. As oil prices rise, grocery prices climb with them. University of Texas…
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Beware of apartment, house hunting scams
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — House hunting has evolved with tech-savvy tools like Zillow and Apartments.com, but for one Las Cruces family, this type…
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City of Socorro to join El Paso Transit Authority, continues free microtransit service
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro agreed to rejoin the El Paso Transit Authority (ETA). Starting Oct. 1, Socorro will operate and maintain…
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El Paso City Council adopts fiscal year 2027 budget
UPDATE (4:30 p.m.) — City council voted to reduce the proposed budget by $6,495,971 to adopt it. City Council said it approved the fiscal year 2027…
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El Paso County Commissioners approve proposed lower tax rate, will increase for homeowners
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Commissioners Court unanimously approved it’s new tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year budget, which is…
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Raiz Federal Credit Union celebrates 90 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raiz Federal Credit Union celebrated its 90th anniversary Friday. “Being local for over 90 years and impacting so many…
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Ysleta ISD says residents that homeowners’ taxes won’t rise with new rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you live in the Lower Valley, East or Far Northeast El Paso, a new proposition will be on your ballot this November.On…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office budget faces possible $2.5 million shortfall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office could face a $2.5 million budget shortfall by the end of the fiscal year. El Paso County…
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El Paso County Commissioners Court holds public hearing on budget, tax increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday morning, El Paso County commissioners started budget hearings for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposed budget could…
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‘It is truly about trust:’ EPISD votes unanimously to postpone bond election to May 2027
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to postpone voting on $480 million of…
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El Paso Circle K stores offering up to 40¢ off per gallon of gas Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Circle K is bringing back a fuel discount to its pumps Thursday. Inner Circle Members can get up to 40 cents off each gallon…
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City of El Paso launches program for homeowners to explore solar energy costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso launched a free program to help homeowners look into solar energy and possibly save on installation…
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Texas’ tax-free holiday is this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies in Texas during the state’s sales tax holiday on Aug. 7-9. State law…
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“Why the high desert of El Paso?” Northeast residents vent frustrations over Meta data center, utilities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Northeast El Paso has been at the center of the city’s biggest developments, including a planned Meta data center and…
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Abbott announces proposed policies to boost housing supply in Texas during Socorro visit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During a campaign visit to the El Paso area Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced two new policy proposals about…
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El Paso County’s preliminary budget boosts pay, raises taxes
by Elida S. Perez The El Paso County Commissioners Court is considering a preliminary $542 million general fund budget for the next fiscal year that…
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Gov. Abbott to speak about housing affordability in Socorro Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will meet with families in the El Paso area to discuss a new housing affordability…
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