ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The data shaping the future of the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Construction of data centers is ramping up in the El Paso region. Two of those getting the most attention are the biggest…
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El Paso City Council unanimously approves expanded intervention to El Paso Electric prices spiking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the summer has had many El Pasoans turn to their air conditioning units, many El Paso Electric customers noticed a rise…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The Borderland Data Boom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The boom in data center construction is ramping up in the Borderland. In particular, the work on Project Jupiter, one of…
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Industry leaders in Juárez raise concerns over USMCA reviews
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Several business and industry leaders on the border are raising concerns about the recent reviews of the United…
Continue Reading ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The Data Center Debate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The debate over data centers reached a new level in the Borderland this week. At El Paso City Hall, it took eight hours of…
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Local Airbnb and business owner says new city ordinance will not affect short-term rental owners
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported the City of El Paso approved a new ordinance requiring short-term vacation rental owners to contribute to El…
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El Paso City Rep. Limón questions proposed Deck Plaza, Mayor Johnson says it’s a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’
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…
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Doña Ana County Treasurer opening offsite payment locations for April
Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office said its opening offsite payment locations offering payment and…
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City of El Paso takes preliminary steps to expand the Ysleta-Zaragoza Bridge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s International Bridges and the Capital Improvement Departments are moving forward with the…
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Truck driving industry faces uncertainty as diesel prices skyrocket
The ongoing war in Iran is impacting drivers as they head to the pump and that includes truck drivers facing rising diesel prices. On Monday, the…
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Local transportation company not worried about rising fuel prices
MESILLA VALLEY, New Mexico— The ongoing war in Iran continues to have wide-ranging impacts for most American consumers. Over the last week, fuel…
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Bridge of the Americas modernization project’s timeline updated, GSA confirms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has changed the start and substantial completion…
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Some maquiladoras and industries in Juárez at risk of relocating due to tariff impact
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump since the…
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ABC-7 Listens: Super Highway from Juarez to Coast & impacts on borderland exports & tourism
GUAYMAS, SONORA (MEXICO) – During Mexico President Claudia Scheinbaum’s recent visits to our borderland, she talked about a multi-million dollar…
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Stocks hit historic milestone as Dow crosses 50,000 points for first time ever
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…
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El Pasoans feel hopeful as 2026 predicted to be cheapest year for gas since 2020
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Some El Pasoans have been feeling a sense of relief when pumping gas in 2026. According to GasBuddy, 2026 is set to be the…
Continue ReadingThe US economy was much stronger than expected in the third quarter
Originally Published: 23 DEC 25 08:33 ET Updated: 23 DEC 25 09:05 ET By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — An initial reading of third-quarter gross…
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Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%
Originally Published: 18 DEC 25 08:33 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Inflation slowed in November, a welcome change for Americans weighed down…
Continue ReadingUnemployment rate hit a four-year high last month
Originally Published: 16 DEC 25 05:00 ET Updated: 16 DEC 25 08:38 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Unemployment rose to a four-year high of 4.6%…
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Cargo and business leaders in Juárez say another farmers’ strike could further disrupt border trade
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican farmers and agricultural workers south of the border protested across the country and in Chihuahua…
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Shop local during Small business Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Nov. 29 is small business Saturday, tradition which started in 2010 by American Express and was officially sponsored by…
Continue Reading Local shops prepare for a surge in customers this Christmas season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Dozens of local stores are preparing for a rush of customers this Christmas season, including DOC’s Unique Collectibles.…
Continue ReadingThe US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high
Originally Published: 20 NOV 25 05:00 ET Updated: 20 NOV 25 09:09 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — A long-awaited jobs report offered a mixed…
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Preparing your Christmas budget to avoid a financial nightmare
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Ahead of the Christmas shopping season, Borderland financial experts are providing advice to stay within your budget and…
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City officials discuss warehouse growth
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso officials say warehouse development continues to expand, particularly on the East Side, driven by border…
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Community aids military families
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Armed Services YMCA of El Paso is partnering with Feed the Children and Teleperformance Group to support military and…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s inflation is back at 3%. That’s higher than normal but not out of control
Originally Published: 24 OCT 25 08:34 ET Updated: 24 OCT 25 09:01 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The cost of living got even more expensive for…
Continue Reading More improvements for local ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City-owned ports of entry, such as Ysleta-Zaragoza, Stanton, and the Paso Del Norte bridges, continue to undergo…
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Senate passes bipartisan bill to streamline New Mexico ports of entry
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced last Friday the passage of the International Bridge and Port of…
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Some El Paso businesses facing economic impacts due to government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The government shutdown has been ongoing for 10 days now, and local businesses near Fort Bliss report that customer flow and…
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