Trump says US has struck security agreement with Denmark over Greenland
By Michelle Stoddart President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. has struck an agreement with Denmark that gives the U.S. “permanent control…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – 25 years of El Paso’s no smoking public ordinance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The air was very different a quarter of a century ago when it came to the issue of smoking in the Borderland. In 2001, the…
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Members of Congress demand info on VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lawmakers demanded answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs about its support for women veterans. Thursday, U.S.…
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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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer, El Paso County commissioners postponed two Commissioners Court meetings to attend educational sessions and…
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023
By Max Zahn The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday in an effort to battle back a months-long surge of inflation set off by the Iran…
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Rep. Escobar says ICE blamed Venezuelans for confrontations at Camp East Montana
UPDATE: Congresswoman Veronica Escobar toured Camp East Montana Thursday morning to find out about the reported confrontations between detainees and…
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Trump administration files urgent appeal with Supreme Court over USPS mail-in ballot rules
By Devin Dwyer The Trump administration on Thursday filed an urgent appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking permission to immediately implement…
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ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sits down one on one with Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa
ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke sat down one on one with State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor. Hinojosa is challenging…
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US authorities crack down on birth tourism to protect taxpayers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of State established a specialized task force to target birth tourism schemes. It revoked more than 900…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Recall petition effort faces legal challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A petition effort is underway to remove a member of El Paso’s city council. It follows in the aftermath of recent votes on…
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Rep. Trejo recall petition organizers file suit against the City of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Monday, recall petition organizers have filed suit against the City of El Paso after being told they don’t have enough…
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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 closes Coliseum bids to ensure fair proposal evaluation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Commissioners Court voted on Monday to close bids for the management and operation of the county-owned…
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Supreme Court rejects final Trump appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict
By Devin Dwyer The Supreme Court on Monday declined a request from President Donald Trump to…
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Legal Limbo: Venezuelan migrant legally in the US fears deportation, failing to achieve his dream
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Joel Vargas is from Venezuela. He left his country back in 2022 and arrived in Ciudad Juárez in spring 2023. He’s currently…
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Meta to comply with Gov. Abbott’s Texas data center standards
UPDATE: The City of El Paso provided a statement regarding the Governor’s announcement, it says: “The Governor’s announcement and Meta’s public…
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Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”
by Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas TribuneAugust 7, 2026 President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after…
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Estrella del Paso to receive about $765,000 from the Trump Administration
UPDATE (Aug. 7, 2026): A California judge ordered the Trump Administration to release $65 million in funds it withheld in payments to organizations…
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New Mexico AG claims ‘victory’ after judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into child mental health funds
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, a New Mexico court ordered Meta to fund a $567 million abatement program dedicated to addressing the youth mental…
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Trump signs executive orders that target birthright citizenship
By Nicholas Kerr, Emily Chang, and Michelle Stoddart President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a pair of executive orders targeting birthright…
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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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Senate votes to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
By Mary Kekatos The Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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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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Key Republicans say they’ll support Blanche for AG after he rescinds ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
By Alexander Mallin and Allison Pecorin Under pressure from two Republican senators blocking his confirmation as the next attorney general, Todd…
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Mexican General Consulate in El Paso to offer free legal aid, immigration guidance next week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso will offer free legal guidance and resources to the community during Legal…
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Proposed Texas data center plans scrapped for not meeting Gov. Abbott’s standards
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a proposed data center in Texas withdrew its plans after failing to meet the…
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Former La Tuna employee raises concerns over federal prison’s closure and layoffs
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — A local person with knowledge of the operations at La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution, who asked to remain anonymous,…
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Abbott issues executive order to investigate, eliminate ‘birth tourism’ schemes
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order directing state agencies to investigate and eliminate unlawful birth…
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