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El Paso County joins federal lawsuit against DHS over new election rules

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, El Paso County announced it joined a federal lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to withhold 20% of funding for certain grant programs unless states and some local governments comply with new federal requirements governing how elections are conducted. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is part

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El Paso County schools receive accountability ratings

Editor’s Note: This article has been corrected with updated numbers. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas public schools and districts got their state accountability ratings Friday, which rates campuses on an A-F scale based on the schools and districts’ performances. “A-F Ratings provide clear, accessible information on school and district performance, serving as an essential

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Psoriasis Awareness Month

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- August is Psoriasis Action Month. Many people think psoriasis is simply dry skin or a cosmetic issue, but it can actually affect much more than the skin. Joining us today are Dr. Ogechika Alozie of Sunset West Health and Dr. Zainab Mohammodu of Epiphany Dermatology.

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El Paso Mission Trail small businesses to receive marketing, growth support

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Small businesses along the Mission Trail could benefit from new funding through federal funding. The mission trail connects the Ysleta, Socorro and San Elizario Presidio missions through a nine-mile route. Small businesses along the route include museums, gift shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar, El Paso County

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