Editors note: We originally reported on air that the statement provided was from Chief Administrator Betsy C. Keller. However, the El Paso County has issued a correction, the statement was from El Paso County Commissioners Court, not Chief Administrator Keller. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County’s Tax Collector’s Office has been experiencing a significant
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The principal of Jose H. Damian Elementary School alerted parents that an unauthorized person entered the school’s campus Wednesday afternoon and “used aggressive language toward staff.” The incident happened an hour after most students were released for the day, however, students in the ACE program were still in session, the principal
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By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Sept. 24, 2025 “Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson will not seek clemency ahead of October execution” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for
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Originally Published: 24 SEP 25 08:41 ET Updated: 24 SEP 25 16:54 ET By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Wednesday’s fatal shooting at a Dallas ICE field office was at least the fourth instance of violence or a threat at an ICE or Customs and Border Protection facility in Texas this year. One of those
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By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2025 “Camp Mystic plans partial reopening in 2026 after devastating floods” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 718 back in 2023 to address concerns related to the “fraudulent use of paper license tags.” Now, however, auto dealers in El Paso County say that since the new rule took effect on July 1, 2025, it has created a backlog and an increase
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By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2025 “Many Texas retailers can no longer sell THC to customers under 21” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — The New World screwworm was detected less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says. The case was detected in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León, across the border from Laredo, Texas. Miller says the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is taking immediate action to prevent the pest
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FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff deputies arrested Janely Reyes, 26, after her daughter was found wandering the streets of Fabens with her dog at 2:00 a.m. A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office says that Good Samaritans had found the girl walking with her dog, Rocky. They waited with her until the deputies arrived.
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security approved several projects for the border wall, specifically in the El Paso Sector. ABC-7 reported in July that a secondary wall project was set to be completed in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem also confirmed that the border wall would
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Dr. Hector Granados of El Paso said he wished AG Ken Paxton’s office had let him show he stopped providing gender-affirming care for youths before the law took effect. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. DALLAS — One of
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AUSTIN, TX (KVIA) — Today Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order aimed at protecting children from hemp-derived products, following the Legislature’s failure to pass a ban on sales to those under 21. The order directs three state agencies the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), and
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By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Sept. 10, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott orders minors banned from THC products” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s
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By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 9, 2025 “Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Blast,
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Originally Published: 05 SEP 25 15:21 ET By Edward-Isaac Dovere, Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Texas state Rep. James Talarico is poised to launch his campaign for US Senate in the coming days, joining the Democratic primary in a state the party hopes will emerge as competitive in next year’s midterm elections, two sources familiar
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Instacart compiled data on the popularity of pumpkin spice in Texas
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El Paso District Attorney James Montoya spoke today about the decision to dismiss the charges against Oscar Solis, the man who had been charged with Intoxication Manslaughter in the death of Miguel Romero. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the El Paso District Attorney’s Office confirmed to ABC-7 that the charges against a
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Instacart reports the top pickle brand in Texas and across the country.
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Originally Published: 02 SEP 25 08:09 ET By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — A 42-year-old man has been charged with murder after a “ding dong ditch” shooting left an 11-year-old Houston boy dead Saturday. Leon Gonzalo Jr. was booked into jail Tuesday morning, Harris County court records show. His address matches the address where someone
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained new documents regarding the legal dispute between the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights and the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) against the Trump administration. “Although these children are supposed to be in the care and custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (“ORR”), defendants are unlawfully transferring
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By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Aug. 28, 2025 “More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government
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Vrai compiled a list of the most popular diamond shapes in the South.
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By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Aug. 27, 2025 “Texas House approves bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s
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Canutillo Independent School District’s bond program is finally out of the design phase and ready to start construction for new schools. Last May, voters approved $386 million for one of the largest investments in student infrastructure in the county. They’re ready to rebuild four brand new schools: Northwest Early College High School Canutillo Middle School
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man known as “Coyote” who is suspected of theft. The alleged theft happened on the 13900 block of Horizon. The Sheriff’s Office describes the man as a Hispanic male, possibly with a buzz cut or bald. He was
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Watch the announcement below: VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — Today, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego is taking part in the announcement of a $255 million infrastructure investment in the Village of Vinton. Vinton Steel broke ground today as part of the celebrations for the $255 million investment. The project will expand the steel plant’s current
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While mourning the death of Cacique Jose G. Sierra Sr., Speaking Rock is reopening for this weekend. Ysleta del Sur Pueblo facilities closed to honor their spiritual leader’s passing on Saturday, August 16, 2025. A concert set for last Saturday was canceled after the death was announced. The entertainment center
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By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — American Idol is holding virtual auditions in Texas. Thursday, August 28, 2025 singers from the Lone Star State will have the opportunity to perform for American Idol producers. The open call virtual Zoom auditions mark the sixth year that “Idol Across America” has made the audition process more accessible to
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Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest months in Texas since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
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