Meta says it will keep supporting projects in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta released a statement Wednesday on El Paso City Council’s vote against Item 37. The item would have directed…
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Rep. Hinojosa’s campaign hosts discussion in El Paso to combat school closures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, Texas Representative Gina Hinojosa’s campaign hosted a roundtable in El Paso as part of a program to fight school…
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How to get the new statewide food truck permit launching July 1
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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US Rep. Escobar’s proposed amendment to block data center policy rejected
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar spoke at the House Appropriations Committee. She proposed an amendment that would…
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Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information
By Katelyn Polantz, Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national…
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City of El Paso says it can’t ‘simply cancel’ agreement with Meta over proposed data center
UPDATE (June 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.) — Mayor Renard Johnson says he understands residents’ concerns about the proposed Meta data center, but warned that…
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Joint Task Force North holds colors casing ceremony at Fort Bliss; new unit is unveiled
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Military’s Joint Task Force North (JTF-North) held a colors casing ceremony at Fort Bliss, which was the…
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ABC-7 Investigation spurs El Paso proposal to shift campaign event costs to candidates after Trump rally
UPDATE (June 10, 2026) — El Paso City Council approved the proposed policy by a 6-2 vote Tuesday night, with District 1 Rep. Alejandra Chávez and…
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Live Results: May 2026 Primary Runoff Election
UPDATE (May 28, 2026) — In the closest El Paso race Tuesday, Dora Oaxaca Rivera defeated incumbent Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5, Lucila…
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Bauman wins Republican runoff for District 16, will face US Rep. Escobar in November
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, Adam Bauman defeated Manuel Barraza in the Republican runoff for Congressional District 16. Bauman will face…
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Voting participation lowers across El Paso County for May 2026 runoffs compared to March primary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Voting participation in El Paso County fell for Tuesday’s runoff elections compared to the March primary, according to the…
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Voter Guide: May 26 primary runoffs in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, voters will decide who will move to the November general election after voting in the Democratic and Republican…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – County Coliseum Contracts and Controversies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Coliseum is one of the Borderland’s longest-running entertainment venues, operating since the 1940s. It’s…
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Border Patrol El Paso Sector honors agents who died in the line of duty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector honored the lives of 161 agents who have fallen in the line of duty during a memorial…
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Sheriff’s Office to enforce ‘Warrant Service Officer Model’ with ICE under Texas’ Senate Bill 8
UPDATE (May 19, 2026) — A spokesperson with DHS sent us the following statement: “Partnerships with law enforcement are critical to having the…
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Federal government sues to take Mount Cristo Rey land next to border
UPDATE (May 13, 2026) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released a statement in response to the lawsuit for possession of part of the land at Mount…
Continue Reading Your Vote NM partners with non-profits for voter outreach ahead of semi-open primary election
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico will have its first semi-open primary election in June, meaning voters don’t have to register with a qualified…
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U.S. State Department reviewing all Mexican consulates in the country
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to ABC News, the Trump administration is launching a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the country, a move…
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More than $1 million invested in communication tools for local first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar presented a check of an investment valued at more than $1 million to support emergency first…
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City of San Elizario moves to block resources for proposed ICE detention centers
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario held its council meeting on Tuesday and unanimously approved the following two items: “14.…
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Texas Attorney General investigates school districts over Ten Commandments law, including El Paso
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into independent school districts to make sure they’re displaying the…
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Chihuahua AG resigns more than a week after large drug lab was found south of the state
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua Attorney General César Jáuregui Moreno placed his resignation on Monday, days after the…
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Fort Bliss sergeant’s detained wife could face deportation
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, who has been stationed at Fort Bliss for two years, says that ICE detained…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The Downtown Deck Plaza Debate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The debate over the Downtown Deck Plaza is back in the spotlight this week. Both the City and County of El Paso voted in…
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City of El Paso directs City Attorney’s Office to investigate deaths at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted and approved a resolution earlier this month to ask the City Attorney’s Office to forward its…
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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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Rep. Tony Gonzales could face expulsion from Congress amid furor over sexual misconduct
by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas TribuneApril 13, 2026 WASHINGTON — Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, could be expelled from Congress this week as…
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City of El Paso votes to prevent ICE detention centers within city limits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is currently in executive session discussing a plan to prevent the installation of any U.S. Immigration…
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Mexican General Consulate in El Paso expands legal and financial assistance for citizens in the region
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Consulate General of Mexico launched its 8th edition of the External Legal Advice Week (SALE, Semana de Asesorías…
Continue Reading El Paso County files federal lawsuit against ICE over proposed detention center in Socorro
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners Court voted and approved an item to direct the El Paso County Attorney’s Office to file a…
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