Texas appeals court says AG Ken Paxton can’t require counties to hand over case data
by Ayden Runnels and Kate McGee, The Texas TribuneMay 16, 2025 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton does not have the authority to enforce a new rule…
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Body found confirmed to be missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, death ruled suicide
Camila Mendoza Olmos went missing on Christmas Eve. By Meredith Deliso and Emily Shapiro December 31, 2025, 1:49 PM A body found in Texas on…
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New World screwworm case detected almost 200 miles from U.S./Mexico border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new New World screwworm case has been reported 197 miles from the U.S./Mexico border in the state of Tamaulipas. The case…
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The 20 most competitive housing markets in Texas
Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most competitive housing markets in…
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Fireworks illegal inside El Paso city limits, officials urge safety ahead of New Year’s Eve
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA)– Fireworks are illegal within El Paso city limits, but that hasn’t stopped many residents from traveling beyond the…
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Weeklong search for missing Texas teen who vanished on Christmas Eve ends in tragedy as officials ID body
By Andy Rose, Alisha Ebrahimji, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — In the days after Christmas Eve, a Texas family clung to desperate hope they would be…
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Pallet yard fire in Las Colonias area of Clint
UPDATE (5:13 a.m.) — Horizon Fire said the fire is under control. Crews are putting out hot spots left on the scene. CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — The El…
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The 20 most affordable cities in Texas to buy a house
Redfin Real Estate compiled a list of the most affordable cities in…
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2-year-old among at least 5 killed in Mexican Navy plane crash off Texas, officials say
(CNN) — A 2-year-old child is among at least five people who were killed when a Mexican Navy plane carrying medical patients crashed into the…
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TxDOT wraps up holiday drunk driving interactive prevention campaign
EL PASO, Tx (KVIA)–The Texas Department of Transportation held its final “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” holiday drunk driving prevention event of…
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Records in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s divorce case are unsealed
The documents show that the Paxtons have entered mediation, and their blind trust had doled out $20,000 to each of them to pay for their attorneys.…
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AG Paxton issues consumer alert for smart TVs suspected of spying on Texans
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Attorney General Ken Paxton is issuing a consumer alert for smart televisions. Paxton says the TVs are spying on Texans.…
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President Trump endorses Congressman Tony Gonzales
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. District…
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How Texans can get their share of $10.5 billion in unclaimed funds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County residents could be entitled to a portion of the $10.5 billion in unclaimed property safeguarded by the state.…
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He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A Blue Origin rocket will soon launch carrying an unconventional passenger in a history-making moment made…
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The most popular grocery items for Christmas in Texas, according to Instacart
Instacart reports on Christmas trends and eggnog popularity in Texas and across the…
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Canutillo man charged with animal cruelty
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Juan Gutierrez, 55, is charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal after the El Paso County Animal Welfare Unit found a…
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Texas hemp industry worried about new THC provision
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You may have missed a provision that was added into the spending bill that reopened the government back in November.…
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Aaron Jones greets El Paso Police officers at Vikings v. Cowboys game
Update (4:30 PM): El Paso native and Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones greeted the El Paso Police officers that were present at Sunday’s…
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How Texas ranks for most motorcycle fatalities
CheapInsurance.com reports on the motorcycle fatalities in Texas and across the…
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Abundant Church to hold toy and food drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today volunteers for Abundant Church gathered to pack thousands of toys and assemble food boxes. The church will be handing…
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Southwest Airlines establishing new crew base in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Southwest Airlines will establish a new pilot and flight attendant crew base in…
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Canutillo ISD Reaches Reading Goal with “I Love to Read McDonald’s”
It was a moment to forget about the phones and iPads — and get back to the basics. ABC 7’s Marcel Clarke joined Canutillo ISD as its guest reader,…
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Santa, Grinch use helicopter to deliver presents to students
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony ISD students got a surprise visit from Santa and the Grinch today. Instead of Santa using his sleigh, he used a…
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West Texas native hitching a ride to space on Blue Origin’s next launch
VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) — Blue Origin just announced its next crewed New Shepard flight, named NS-37, will take off from Launch Site One outside of…
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Coldest Decembers in Texas since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Decembers in Texas since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental…
Continue Reading AG Paxton looking into El Paso, other Texas cities as part of financial transparency review
Update (3:18 PM): A spokesperson for the City of El Paso provided ABC-7 with the following statement addressing AG Paxton’s financial transparency…
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The truth about minimum coverage requirements in Texas
CheapInsurance.com reports on minimum auto insurance coverage requirements in Texas, highlighting risks of underinsurance and state-specific…
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Hottest Decembers in Texas since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Decembers in Texas since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental…
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Horizon City resident says roaming dogs are making neighborhood unsafe
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA)– A family in Horizon City says packs of free-roaming dogs have made their neighborhood unsafe, despite repeated…
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