Texas bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles moves forward
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas House Select Committee on Community Safety passed House Bill 2744 Monday. It will now move to the House Calendars…
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Texas mall shooting updates: 9 killed in shooting
(ABC) — Nine people were killed, seven hospitalized with injuries with three in critical condition and four in stable condition in a shooting…
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One suspect believed to be dead in shooting at Texas mall, source says; police searching for possible second suspect
Originally Published: 06 MAY 23 17:54 ET Updated: 06 MAY 23 19:11 ET By John Miller, Ashley Killough and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN)…
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Wettest counties in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of counties which receive the most precipitation in Texas using data from National Centers for Environmental…
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El Paso woman competing for the title of Ms. Health and Fitness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso business owner is vying for the title of Ms. Health and Fitness. 50-year-old Heidi Avedician told ABC-7, she…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Audit finds inconsistencies in taxpayer-funded gas cards
Update: The city of El Paso’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee will meet Thursday, May 4 to discuss the internal audit. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)…
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After backlash, Abbott expresses some regret after labeling all Cleveland shooting victims “illegal immigrants”
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. Gov. Greg Abbott expressed regret Monday after facing…
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‘He could be anywhere now:’ Search continues for Texas man suspected of killing his neighbors after being asked to stop firing his rifle outdoors
(CNN) — The FBI is helping in the manhunt for a gunman accused of shooting and killing five people — including a child — at a Cleveland,…
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5 people fatally shot in Texas, including 8-year-old, suspect at large, San Jacinto County Sheriff says
(CNN) — A suspect is at large after five people, including an 8-year-old, were fatally shot in a Cleveland, Texas, home,…
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Police say man robbed El Paso auto store while smuggling 6-year-old migrant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An Albuquerque man is accused of robbing an auto parts store while attempting to smuggle three migrants, including a…
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‘This is a real crisis’: Sacred Heart Church overwhelmed by the growing number of migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As the number of migrants camping outside Sacred Heart Church continues growing, church officials are becoming concerned.…
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Nearly 13,000 pieces of evidence collected in DOJ’s ongoing Uvalde investigation
UVALDE, Texas— The Department of Justice is analyzing 13,000 pieces of evidence connected to the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde,…
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The most popular used cars in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the five most popular used cars in Texas, using data from…
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar named chair of Biden re-election campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has been named as one of seven co-chairs of President Joe Biden’s re-election…
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For migrant children who cross the border alone, a new set of challenges getting health care awaits
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 26, 2023 “For migrant children who cross the border alone, a new set challenges getting health care…
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El Paso considering issuing municipal identification cards, possibly helping migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council members passed a resolution Tuesday to look into issuing municipal identification cards. The measure…
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Montwood High senior awarded $40,000 scholarship, paid Amazon internship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Montwood High School senior will soon be interning at Amazon. In addition to that new opportunity, Gael Sustaita is also…
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Oil companies work together to boost production in the Permian Basin
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An important fossil fuel region near the Borderland is getting busier. FireBird Energy II and Quantum Energy Partners are…
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Cities with the worst commute in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the cities with the worst commutes in Texas using data from the Census…
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Texas House passes school safety bills in response to Uvalde shooting
AUSTIN, Texas (Texas Tribune) — The Texas House on Monday passed legislation that is calling for significant investments to beef up schools’…
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Texas Senate passes bill requiring public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Originally Published: 22 APR 23 17:11 ET Updated: 22 APR 23 17:15 ET By Christina Maxouris and Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — The…
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Best high schools for sports in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the best high schools for sports in Texas using data from…
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City and County of El Paso officials preparing for the end of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City and County continue their preparations ahead of the lifting of Title 42 next month. The health order used during the…
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2 cheerleaders were shot in a Texas supermarket parking lot
AUSTIN, Texas— The man accused of shooting two teenage cheerleaders in Texas is facing deadly conduct charges. Authorities arrested Pedro Tello…
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Counties with the worst droughts in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst droughts in Texas using data from U.S. Drought…
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Bel Air High School students weigh in following student’s death at party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bel Air High School students quickly reacted to the death of a fellow student. A desert party in Horizon City early Sunday…
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Body of a man found just south of Van Horn
VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) — Culberson County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a body that was found just south of Van Horn. The remains are suspected…
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Thousands of cattle killed in explosion and fire at Texas dairy farm
(CNN) — An explosion and fire at a dairy farm this week near Dimmitt, Texas, killed thousands of cattle and injured one person, according to…
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Texas House passes bill to expand medical marijuana program
AUSTIN, Texas—Texans who suffer from chronic pain could soon be able to access the medical marijuana program. On Wednesday, the texas house…
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Uvalde parents setup GoFundMe for their children to take trip to Disneyland as shooting anniversary approaches
UVALDE, Texas — As the one year anniversary of the Robb Elementary School shooting approaches, many students are still coping with the tragic events…
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