CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees is meeting to approve budget amendments for the upcoming school year. According to the board meeting agenda, part of what is up for consideration is budget allocation for district campuses. Right now, the proposed budget would decrease funds for all schools except one.
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By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2025 “It’s “Texas Time”: Legislature OKs permanent daylight saving time, but Congress must also act” 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
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Update: Socorro ISD approved more teacher and administrative contracts for the upcoming school year. This comes just weeks after the district voted to lay off a handful of employees to address its multi-million dollar budget deficit, just a few months ago. According to the district, it’s bringing back seven contracts from the 43 teacher contracts
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees is seeking names of candidates interested in serving as interim superintendent of schools following the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Pedro Galaviz on July 31. The trustees are expected to discuss the selection of a new interim superintendent during its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 27.
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the Canutillo Independent School District confirmed to ABC-7 that the Board of Trustees voted to not renew 11 contracts. The spokesperson says the 11 contracts were for staffed positions. ABC-7 reported last week that Superintendent Pedro Galaviz is set to retire. The district has been dealing with deficit
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting July 1, 2025, El Paso County buses will no longer stop in Socorro. According to the El Paso Transportation Authority, buses will continue to operate on routes passing through Socorro, but will not stop to pick up or drop off passengers within Socorro city limits. Right now, Socorro is the second-largest city in El Paso
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HOUSTON, Texas (KVIA) — A Houston man is suing Whataburger for allegedly putting onions on his burger after requesting no onions on his food. Demery Ardell Wilson alleges that he suffered an allergic reaction that required medical attention after eating the onions in 2024. Court documents show that Wilson is suing for more than $250,000
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. Truck Crash & Injury Attorneys has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Alfredo Sifuentes, 54. A spokesperson for the law office says the New Mexico resident was injured in the May 8, 2025, crash on Transmountain. The spokesperson says the law firm is seeking more
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony Independent School District is installing new security systems with some advanced features. The new installations can send instant alerts to security teams along with video footage. Panic buttons can trigger the live camera feeds from nearby areas and pin point the exact location of where the alarm was pressed. The cameras can
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Travis County Attorney Delia Garza and El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez announced a lawsuit against the Office of the Texas Attorney General over the newly adopted rules requiring district and county attorneys in 13 Texas counties submit detailed reports. Under the rules, other counties are not required to file the
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by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersMay 14, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. Canutillo Independent School District Superintendent Pedro Galaviz will retire at year’s end as the district prepares to take drastic action to prevent financial crisis, including laying off teachers and staff and making
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A Texas mother has been arrested and charged for allegedly buying ammunition and tactical gear for her son’s planned “mass targeted violence” at his middle school, officials said. Ashley Pardo, 33, was arrested on Monday and charged with aiding in commission of terrorism after she allegedly provided ammunition and tactical gear to her son, whose
Continue Reading Update: The meeting was cancelled as there were not enough members present. CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Board of Trustees for the Canutillo Independent School District, will meet this evening to discuss and finalize how they’ll address the budget deficit the district is currently experiencing. The district has talked about staff reductions to address the funding
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by Claudia Lorena Silva May 9, 2025 The Ysleta Independent School District is offering teachers, counselors and administrators a $5,000 incentive to voluntarily resign to help reduce personnel costs as it prepares its budget for the coming school year. In an email sent out to administrators obtained by El Paso Matters this week, YISD states it
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Senate’s K-16 committee voted 9-2 to bring Texas Senate bill 1798 to the Senate floor for a full vote. The bill would take away undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition and require those who previously qualified would have to pay the difference between in and out of state tuition. Made
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eric Robles was indicted on Texas state charges of Murder and Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1B Over 4 grams and Under 200 grams. It is the first time the 34th Judicial District Attorney’s office charged murder as it relates to the distribution of fentanyl resulting in a death.
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By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune April 30, 2025 “Fired state employees breached the personal data of 33,529 more Texans” 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
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today, is the last day for Socorro and Mission Valley residents to drop off their pecan shells. The pecan shells are the primary food source for the red flour beetle. ABC-7 spoke to Commissioner Iliana Holguin who told us that so far they have collected over 217 tons from the Fabens
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly 3 years after the Pellicano Widening Project was supposed to be completed, the 3 mile stretch of road between Loop 375 and Darrington Rd. could soon have upgrades begin again thanks to a new court ruling. The construction project is managed by the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA). The CRRMA contracted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of State, along with the Mexican federal government, announced they reached an agreement that involves Mexico sending more water from their shared Rio Grande basin to Texas. This is part of the 1944 U.S.-Mexico treaty, which Mexico has not complied with its water sharing obligations since the
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By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2025 “Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE” 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) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested a mother and son accused of illegal dumping in Homestead Meadows. The pair were arrested yesterday on the 4000 block of Acacia Drive. Officials say deputies were actively patrolling the desert area when they saw a truck drive up and illegally dump trash. Courtesy:
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By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2025 “Texas Lottery executive director resigns as lawmakers’ scrutiny mounts” 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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WESTWAY, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested two people after a domestic violence call on Southwood Road in Westway. Deputies arrested Brandon Garibay, 24, for assault of a family or household member (impeding breath/circulation) on March 8, 2025. They booked him into the El Paso County Detention Facility on a $10,000 bond.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant experienced a wastewater main break last night. The plant is located at 10001 Pan American Drive. “Crews worked through the night to stop the leak on the 36-inch line and reroute the wastewater flow,” an El Paso Water spokesperson explained. “The wastewater spill was
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A hard deadline for getting a REAL ID has arrived after years of delays. Starting next month, people without a REAL ID-compliant form of identification will not be allowed on domestic flights. REAL ID includes a series of verification requirements laid out in a federal law passed after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The deadline
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Texas House is expected to vote today on a bill (Senate Bill 2) to create a $1 billion private school voucher program. It would create education savings accounts or vouchers. If passed the current bill could fund students’ tuition at private schools. Lawmakers say the bill would provide families over
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Travelers have missed the deadline to get a REAL ID ahead of a May 7 change to flying regulations. However, the sooner people get their REAL ID-compliant documents, the sooner they can board domestic flights. Beginning May 7, non-REAL ID driver’s licences will no longer be accepted to board regulated domestic flights.
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By Jaden Edison and Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2025 “Voucher vote updates: House Republicans hear from Trump and Abbott” 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
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso community showed up Friday morning to honor Specialist William Martucci, a U.S. Army veteran laid to rest without known family. The unaccompanied burial took place at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors and strong public support. Another unaccompanied veteran, Private Sergio David Lujan, is scheduled
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