Outpouring of support following death of UTEP basketball legend Willie Cager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former UTEP men’s basketball player and 1966 national Champion Willie Cager died Sunday. Following his death, heartfelt…
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Texas lawmakers pass bill that will allow prosecutors to charge fentanyl distributors with murder if there is a death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fentanyl distributors will be charged with murder in Texas if the dangerous drug leads to a death, after the state’s senate…
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2 students injured in high school shooting outside of Dallas
(CNN) — Two students were injured in a shooting at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, according to a statement from local police. “At…
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Transparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort
Editor’s note: Kelley Shannon is executive director of the nonprofit Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, based in Austin. For more…
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Dallas Cowboys cut former All-Pro Running Back Ezekiel Elliott
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dallas Cowboys have informed Running Back Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ Elliott that they are releasing him after seven seasons with…
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Texas Education Agency will take control of Houston ISD in June
After a prolonged legal battle and weeks of speculation, the Texas Education Agency on Wednesday confirmed it’s removing Houston Independent School…
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Federal judge at center of FDA abortion drug case has history with conservative causes
When anti-abortion groups wanted to challenge the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of an abortion-inducing drug, they didn’t file the…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas National Guard soldiers blocked a surge of migrants at El Paso border
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas National Guard soldiers prevented a surge of migrants Tuesday attempting to cross the border illegally into El Paso,…
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DPS pursuit leads to crash, multiple people fled
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A pursuit involving the Texas Department of Public Safety ended in a crash in Mesilla Park Tuesday. DPS said there…
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House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2023 “House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from…
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3-year-old girl kills 4-year-old sister in accidental shooting at Texas home
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas– Authorities in Texas are investigating the accidental shooting death of a 4-year-old girl. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office…
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3 Texas women missing after crossing Mexico border 2 weeks ago
By Polo Sandoval, Melissa Alonso, Emma Tucker and Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — Three women living in Texas are believed to be…
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Best public elementary schools in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the best public elementary schools in Texas using rankings from…
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House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2023 “House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from…
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Be Mindful: House Bill focuses on youth mental health provisions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Better Chance Act was introduced to the Texas House of Representatives and focuses on youth mental health. House Bill-42…
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Court rejects DOJ bid to transfer Texas immigration lawsuit because of alleged ‘judge shopping’
Originally Published: 10 MAR 23 17:42 ETBy Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Friday rejected a Justice Department…
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Three Texas women are sued for wrongful death after allegedly helping friend obtain abortion medication
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2023 “Three Texas women are sued for wrongful death after allegedly helping friend obtain abortion…
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Texas legislatures introduce House Bill focusing on youth mental health
A House Bill was introduced to the Texas House of Representatives this week focusing on youth mental health. House Bill 4200 will require school…
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Texas Gas Service replaces meter damaged by car, causing morning leak
UPDATE 10:48 a.m.: A Texas Gas Service spokesperson says a third-party vehicle hit one of their gas meters, causing the leak. TGS crews have…
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Catalytic converter thefts continue to be on the rise in El Paso, new legislation aims to curb it
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the nation, including here in El Paso. According to data ABC-7 obtained…
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All-female ABC-7 crew produces newscast on International Women’s Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On this International Women’s Day, an all-female production crew put ABC-7 at 5 on the air. While we’re taking the time to…
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Women denied abortions sue Texas to clarify exceptions to the laws
Five Texas women who say they were denied medically necessary abortions are suing the state, seeking to clarify when the procedure is permissible…
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4 US citizens missing in Mexico were there for medical procedures and targeted by mistake, US official says
(CNN) — Four US citizens who were assaulted and kidnapped in northeastern Mexico on Friday are believed to have been targeted by mistake, a US…
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Number of El Pasoans getting summoned for jury duty continues to increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The number of El Pasoans getting summoned for jury duty is increasing. According to court officials, in February 2022, 3,795…
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Texas GOP censures Republican congressman for ‘lack of fidelity’ to party principles and priorities
Originally Published: 04 MAR 23 15:00 ET Updated: 04 MAR 23 17:32 ET By Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — Republican Rep. Tony…
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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales defiant as he faces censure for breaking with Republican Party
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas TribuneMarch 2, 2023 “U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales defiant as he faces censure for breaking with Republican Party” was first…
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Biggest exports from Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the largest exports from Texas in 2022 using data from the Census…
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Mexican man wanted for homicide returned to Mexico at El Paso bridge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Immigration officials in El Paso removed a Mexican man wanted for homicide in Chihuahua, Mexico, on Wednesday. Cesar…
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Suspended Texas DPS agent accused of striking girlfriend with fist, knocking her unconscious
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas DPS agent suspended after being arrested for causing bodily injury struck his girlfriend in the face with his fist,…
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Cat rescued from Juarez prison coming to Texas – Fur real
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Egyptian cat with rescued from a Juarez prison will be adopted by someone in Texas. The cat, which had been tattooed…
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