The most common undergraduate degrees awarded in Texas
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Texas mall shooter’s 8 weapons were legally obtained, authorities say, as motive remains unclear
Originally Published: 09 MAY 23 02:11 ETUpdated: 16 MAY 23 17:37 ETBy Holly Yan, Steve Almasy, Josh Campbell, Sara Smart and Elizabeth Wolfe,…
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Sunland Park Fire Department anticipating a busy rescue season involving migrants
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Department officials tell ABC-7, they are preparing for a busy summer filled with rescues and…
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions” was…
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Driver in fatal migrant crash was intoxicated and said in Spanish ‘they got in my way,’ according to arrest report
Originally Published: 12 MAY 23 14:17 ET Updated: 12 MAY 23 14:58 ET By Nick Valencia, CNN (CNN) — The driver who police…
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The most popular dog names of 2023 in Texas
Wag! ranked the 50 most popular dog names in Texas based on its users’…
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Judge’s order could have overcrowding implications at CBP facilities in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Late Thursday evening a Florida federal judge blocked the federal government from releasing migrants that have been…
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Migrants continue to get processed near U.S./Mexico Border as the end of Title 42 nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the expiration of Title 42 looms, migrants continue to turn themselves into Border Patrol agents near Gate 42 in El…
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El Paso City Council discusses “excessive” use of city representatives’ taxpayer-funded gas cards
In a special meeting scheduled for Thursday morning, members of the El Paso City Council will be discussing a newly released…
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Texas House’s version of the Senate’s school voucher bill would reduce the program’s scope and replace the STAAR test
By Brian Lopez and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune “Texas House’s version of the Senate’s school voucher bill would reduce the program’s scope…
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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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