EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congressman Tony Gonzales’ office recently announced that he is leading the Texas border delegation on a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting funding for Colonias in several counties across the state. This bill, called the “Ensuring Continued Access to Funding for Colonias Act,” seeks to safeguard federal funding sources for Colonias
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Adair Margo is one of five women to be inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame this year. Inductees are chosen on “their outstanding achievements and for changing the course of Texas history.” Governor Greg Abbott announced Margo’s upcoming induction today. His office describes the third-generation El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Frontier Airlines is debuting a new route from El Paso to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The new service is scheduled to start October 8, 2025. It will run three times a week and cost $39 for “intro” fare. The airline is introducing a number of other new lines, including
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Blue Origin announced the crew of the New Shepard’s 34th Mission today. The crew includes Arvi Bahal, Gökhan Erdem, Deborah Martorell, Lionel Pitchford, J.D. Russell, and H.E. Justin Sun. Sun was the winning bidder of the first New Shepard seat in 2021. “The proceeds from the $28 million bid benefitted 19
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Exciting news! An adorable toddler from El Paso has been nominated for “Toddler of the Year,” and we’d love your help to make her the winner. Lucia is hoping to win a competition for most adorable toddler, with the winner taking home a $25,000 prize and the opportunity to star in a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is reintroducing Swormlure Bait to aid the ongoing battle against the New World screwworm (NWS). The NWS issue has shut down cattle imports from Mexico into the U.S. the last few months. Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that TDA is working with
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Instacart reports the top ice cream flavors in Texas and across the country.
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Originally Published: 16 JUL 25 13:38 ET By Ashley Killough, Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A Texas judge on Wednesday set a new execution date for Robert Roberson, a death row inmate who says he is innocent of murder in the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Judge Austin Reeve Jackson set the date for
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Juliet Hart Summer Enrichment Camp is an annual program for youth, held at the McCall Neighborhood. Program Highlights The camp offers a well-rounded curriculum focused on: The arts Communication skills Cultural enrichment Career exploration Location Programs are held in the Juliet Hart Educational Room at: McCall Neighborhood Center 3231 Wyoming Ave.,
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District says it’s developing new guidelines around a state law banning cell phones during school hours. In a public statement, the school district says policies will include consequences for students who don’t follow the requirements. It also says the law allows exceptions for students with medical and
Continue Reading The Senate panel consists of seven Republicans and two Democrats. It first meets in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on July 31. By Atirikta Kumar July 14, 20254:45 PM Central Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan
Continue Reading By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday she is filing for divorce “on biblical grounds,” ending their 38-year marriage as he seeks to unseat Sen. John Cornyn in next year’s Republican Senate primary. Angela Paxton, a state senator, wrote in a social media post that her
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EL PASO, Texas – Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, and Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, have introduced the End Domestic Terrorism Act, which increases the penalties for people who carry out mass shootings. “El Paso was forever changed by the actions of a domestic terrorist fueled by white supremacy theories,” Rep. Escobar said in a news release.
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El Pasoans are also working to help Central Texas flood victims in any way they can, but one woman couldn’t sit on her hands once she found out about the floods. “As a human being, you can’t help but not feel their sorrow, their pain,” says Ashley Culver, a U.S. Army Veteran. Culver says when
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all Texas flags across the state to be lowered half-staff in honor of those who died from the July 4th holiday weekend floods in central Texas. The order calls for flags to remain at half-staff through Monday, July 14th. “In heartfelt remembrance of those whose lives
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At least 109 people are dead after heavy rain led to devastating flooding in Texas. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 87 deaths, including 30 children. President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Continue Reading The El Paso Fire Department says they’re ready for any assignment, from search, rescue, or recovery when it comes to assisting with the devastating Central Texas floods that left over 100 people dead. What started off as dispatching six water rescue members, two boats and two trucks being to Kerrville, TX on July 5, has
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Central Texas was hit by heavy flooding this holiday weekend. More than 100 people died in the floods. ABC-7 put together an animated model to help El Pasoans visualize what that level of flooding would look like if it ever hit the Sun City. Watch the video above to see
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KERRVILLE, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens are dead after heavy flooding in Texas Hill Country this holiday weekend. The storm’s death toll is now over 100, with search and rescue efforts continuing Monday evening. Below, we’ve compiled a list of resources for those looking to give to the recovery efforts. Kerr County Flood Relief Fund Southern
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By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune July 5, 2025 “Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help” 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
Continue Reading By Jeff Ray Click here for updates on this story Texas (KTVT) — The death toll, as of Sunday at 10 p.m., of 81 fatalities, makes the Central Texas flash floods on July 4 the second-deadliest flood disaster in Texas history. The Hill Country is notorious for flash flooding, given the high number of narrow
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Instacart compiled the top 5 uniquely popular potato chip brands in Texas.
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — An Anthony, Texas man will spend the rest of his life in prison on production of child sexual abuse material charges. Court documents state that Mark Martinez, 57, who had been convicted of the aggravated sexual assault of a prepubescent child in 1991, produced child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), violated the
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By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune June 27, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules” 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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By Jessica Shuran Yu and Hayden Betts, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2025 “Texas capital murder case attempts to severely punish abortion pill use by treating a fetus as a person” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,
Continue Reading Originally Published: 27 JUN 25 11:55 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law that requires age verification for pornographic websites in one of the most closely watched First Amendment cases to arrive at the high court in years. The adult entertainment industry had challenged the Texas
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas DPS is urging all Texans to download the iWatchTexas mobile app. The app aims to “protect the public from potential homeland security threats, considering recent international events.” The new system gives Texans a place to report harassment or coercion. Some examples of things to report: comments made regarding killing or
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by Claudia Lorena Silva June 25, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 5-1 Wednesday to approve a balanced $65.8 million budget for the coming school year, after it cut costs and Texas lawmakers approved a public school funding
Continue Reading AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is ordering the establishment of a new Texas New World Screwworm Response Team. Abbott is directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Animal Health Commission to establish the joint team to respond to the recent northward spread of the New World screwworm. “The recent
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott deployed more emergency management resources to New Mexico. The crews will help in wildfire and flash flood response efforts. The Texas Division of Emergency Management deployed resources from the State of Texas Incident Management Team to help with logistics and planning, as well as Texas A&M
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