Gov. Abbott appoints Don Huffines to be Texas comptroller
by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneJuly 2, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, to be…
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CDC monitors ‘severe’ diarrhea-causing illness in US
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring 145 cases of a parasitic illness, cyclosporiasis, in the…
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Texas agriculture secretary calls for FDA approval for medicated livestock feed amid NWS outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Agriculture Secretary Sid Miller is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow ivermectin…
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New runaway ramp opens on Loop 375 West on Transmountain Road
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A mechanical runaway truck ramp opened on a median on Loop 375 on Transmountain Road, the Texas Department of Transportation…
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Texas Lottery searching for $1 million Powerball ticket winner before prize expires
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An unclaimed winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million will expire soon, the Texas Lottery said Wednesday. The Texas Lottery…
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Texas emergency personnel deployed to help respond to Colorado wildfires
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) said it deployed state emergency personnel to help wildfire response in…
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Supreme Court upholds Texas laws banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes form female sports, meaning…
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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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San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control
by Katlyn Ma, The Texas TribuneJune 30, 2026 San Marcos has become the first Texas city to ban data centers within city limits, banking on its local…
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Texas Board of Education votes to approve requiring public schools to study Bible stories
After months of built up discussion and debate, the Texas State Board of Education has approved a new proposal that will establish lists of required…
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Former Fort Bliss soldier pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former Fort Bliss soldier pleaded guilty Wednesday to child exploitation crimes while living in Alaska and Texas, the…
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Texas asks DHS for reimbursement for border security costs
Texas requested reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security after Gov. Abbott said it spent more than $10 billion on border security…
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Camp Mystic, site of deadly Texas flooding, files for bankruptcy
By Laura RomeroJune 24, 2026, 7:09 AM Camp Mystic, the Christian all-girls sleepaway camp, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, according to court…
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‘Be the Backup’ blood drive honors first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When first responders answer a call, they count on a ready blood supply. This summer, Borderland donators can “be the…
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City Council votes to begin negotiating Community Benefits Agreement for Meta data center
UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) — El Paso City Council unanimously voted to negotiate a CBA with meta for the data center planned for Northeast El Paso. EL PASO,…
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Mountain Bound: AD Jim Senter prepares for UTEP’s next chapter in the Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On July 1, the two-year wait will finally be over for the UTEP Miners as they embark on a new era in the Mountain West…
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El Paso City Council to discuss policy protecting ratepayers from data center utility costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council will talk about including advocacy support for policy to protect residential ratepayers from…
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Total confirmed screwworm cases rises to 16, 3 inactive: USDA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the total reported New World screwworm cases increased to 16.…
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Man charged for allegedly failing sex offender registration duties for 25 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Friday said it arrested and charged a registered sex offender who allegedly failed to…
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Escobar says 911 calls details 3 suspected overdoses at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and…
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2 Fabens High School seniors head to international health leadership competition
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Two Fabens High School seniors will represent their school and Texas at an international health leadership conference, the…
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Abbott names El Paso nonprofit as grant winner for helping Texans in educational, career success
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso nonprofit is one of 27 programs from Texas to earn competitive grants, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday.…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visit highlights stormwater infrastructure investment in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso Water held an event to celebrate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ investment in two key environmental…
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EPISD votes to cut 55 jobs during board meeting
UPDATE: The EPISD Board of Trustees voted to cut 55 contracted positions during their meeting Monday night. The board approved 94 jobs to be cut, but…
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Girl Scouts learn home repairs with SHEBuilds ‘n Drills Workshop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fifteen Girl Scouts will spend the week learning how to repair and handle home emergencies. The annual SHEBuilds ‘n Drills…
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Cooling centers open as temperatures in El Paso rise
UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The County of El Paso sent an updated list of cooling centers Friday: Agua Dulce Community Center – 15371 Kentwood Ave.…
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — With confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott launched a free course to help people learn how to…
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Worldwide fans pack stadiums in various FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is underway, and fans from all around the globe have been filling up most of the host cities’ stadiums,…
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El Paso County weighs fireworks ban ahead of Fourth of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “We’re gonna be patrolling the areas, patrolling the county to make sure people are staying away from fireworks tents.…
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11 victims in Midland, Texas, active shooting; at least 1 dead: Officials
By Emily Shapiro One victim was killed and 10 others were injured in a mass shooting in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning, and the suspected gunman…
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