EL PASO, TX — El Paso County leaders are asking residents to participate in a public survey as they develop the 2026 Strategic Plan, which aims to improve infrastructure, economic growth, and overall quality of life. The survey opened this week and it allows community members to provide feedback on priorities for the county’s
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott reappointed El Pasoan Enrique Mata to the Family and Protective Services Council through January 2031. Mata, the executive director of the Paso del Norte Center at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, was reappointed alongside Julie Krawczyk. Tymothy Belseth was also appointed. The Council studies and and makes
Continue Reading Originally Published: 06 MAR 25 18:33 ET Updated: 07 MAR 25 02:17 ET By Ashley Strickland and Jackie Wattles, CNN Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional context on airspace disruptions that occurred as a result of the explosion. (CNN) — A SpaceX Starship spacecraft, the upper portion of the most powerful launch system ever
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Court records show the City of El Paso’s Chief Military Officer for the Division of Veteran and Military Affairs was charged with DWI. According to court records obtained by ABC-7, Paul Albright faces a charge of driving while intoxicated after he was pulled over on February 24. According to the city’s website,
Continue Reading Originally Published: 04 MAR 25 11:36 ET Updated: 04 MAR 25 14:39 ET By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is now on the ground in that state to respond. The agency posted on X that it’s partnering
Continue Reading Originally Published: 04 MAR 25 02:34 ET Updated: 04 MAR 25 22:07 ET By Mary Gilbert, Artemis Moshtaghian, Karina Tsui, Robert Shackelford and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm is moving across the country and spawning multiple fires and severe thunderstorms with hurricane-force wind gusts and tornadoes that are knocking out power and causing damage Tuesday.
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By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is now on the ground in that state to respond. The agency posted on X that it’s partnering with the Texas Department of State Health Services. “This partnership
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Canutillo High School robotics teams placed at the Texas Region 1 High School V5 Robotics State Championship this weekend. With their wins, the teams have earned a spot a the VEX World Competition in Dallas, described by the district as the largest robotics event in the world. At this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff deputies arrested Isidoro Martinez Amparan for his alleged organization of an illegal cockfighting event. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Martinez Amparan was arrested after deputies found several dead roosters and “instruments associated with cockfighting,” near the 15600 block of North Loop Drive. The deputies executed a search
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Singer Katy Perry is scheduled to blast off on the next launch of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, according to the space company. Former TV correspondent Lauren Sanchez — also the fiancee of Bezos — and TV host Gayle King will also be on the 11th human spaceflight for the company. Sanchez “brought the crew together” to
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By Mary Kekatos February 26, 2025, 8:55 AM An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak in the western part of the state that has infected more than 100 people. Lubbock city spokesperson Lauren Adams confirmed the death to ABC News on Wednesday. In a press release, the Texas Department
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VINTON, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is set to visit Vinton tomorrow to make an announcement at Vinton Steel. This is part of Abbott’s Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program. Vinton Steel Chairman Masahiro Kitada, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego, Vinton Mayor Rachel Quintana, and Borderplex Alliance CEO Jon Barela
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Hunt Communities is breaking ground on its newest master-planned community in Horizon City. Verdancia is described as a residential and commercial hub designed to redefine modern living in one of the Borderland’s most rapidly expanding regions. The new community will be 770 acres and host 2,400 single-family homes and 400
Continue Reading By Jack Date and Pierre Thomas February 20, 2025, 12:37 AM The FBI became aware on Tuesday of threats that were communicated involving two teenage girls, ages 15 and 16, plotting what the FBI called a “mass casualty attack” using pipe bombs and guns targeting Memorial High School in Harris County, Texas, according to law enforcement sources.
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By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Feb. 19, 2025 “Robert Roberson files first new appeal since his execution was delayed” 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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Update (February 19, 2025): A spokesperson for González says that she has been reappointed as Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for the oversight of the use of the budget for Articles I, IV, and V. That includes overseeing money for the judicial system, emergency services, cancer research, state employee benefits, veterans’ issues and more.
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Update (February 19, 2025): The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday evening to discuss potential staff reductions. The agenda item has a breakdown of Interim Superintendent James Vasquez’s proposal. These are the recommended changes that are listed, including the jobs that could be impacted: Central Office (Includes all non-campus locations) CTE
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Update (February 14, 2025): Commissioner Miller says a Frisco, Texas resident’s address was fraudulently used as the return address on a package of unidentified seed packages. “The sender reportedly used Stamps.com to disguise the packages’ source, resulting in recipients sending the unwanted packages back to the return address and the Frisco resident being inundated with
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By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Feb. 11, 2025 “Texas Senate unanimously approves tax cuts for homeowners” 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 daily
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ScholarshipInstitute.org analyzed Code.org’s 2024 State of Computer Science Education report to look at computer science offerings in Texas and why the gender gap persists.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The inaugural Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors El Pasoans who have made contributions to the community. The event was created by Monica Tucker with a goal to establish an annual tradition based on unity and inspiration. The committee overseeing the selection process consists of active and retired service members, community
Continue Reading CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — Two Borderland educators won a major teaching award today. Clint High School teacher Joshua Marmolejo just received the 2024-25 Texas Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 cash prize. Marmolejo leads the Clint HS P-TECH automotive technology program, which partners with EPCC. Marmolejo is Clint ISD’s first Milken Educator Award
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Where are Americans least likely to use a bank? Spokeo analyzed data from the FDIC to illustrate where banking is falling short in Texas.
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By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Feb. 5, 2025 “Abbott meeting with Trump at White House to discuss border issues” 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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VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) — Blue Origin’s flight today reached a new milestone. The flight is described as the company’s first Lunar-G flight. “By simulating lunar gravity, customers can accelerate their learning and technology readiness for lunar payloads at a much lower cost,” official posted on X. “Previously, only centrifuges or parabolic flights could simulate
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas General Land Office has been in contact with the Trump administration for its border security efforts with the purchase of land in different counties across the state. Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham spoke with ABC-7 today, saying the federal government has reached out to them and said
Continue Reading AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton just announced a court-ordered injunction stopping El Paso Dr. Hector Granados from providing “any ‘gender transition’ drugs to children.” This announcement comes after the AG’s Office filed a lawsuit in October 2024 against Granados over his alleged work helping children as young as 12 transition genders.
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Increasing property taxes are among the top priorities for the state, according to the governor, and El Pasoans said they’ve had to sacrifice a lot with costs going up every year. In his State of the State Address on Sunday night, Governor Gregg Abbott announced property tax cut relief as an emergency item for the 89th
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FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Fabens ISD just announced today that it’s looking to sell the old Fabens High School that burned in a fire, but the district says the buyer will have to agree to restore and maintain the building. The building caught fire on January 16, 2025. The cause is still under investigation. No one
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is directing all Texas agencies to eliminate DEI policies. Abbott issued an Executive Order today. Abbott says that DEI agendas “divide us rather than unite us and have no place in the state of Texas.” “These radical policies deviate from constitutional principles and deny diverse thought,” Abbott
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