Texas bill seeks to ban diversity, equality, and inclusion offices in higher education
(CNN) — The Texas House passed a bill Monday aimed at banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices in public colleges and universities, a…
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San Elizario ISD preparing to transition to a 4-day school week
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District is preparing to transition to a 4-day school week this upcoming school year.…
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Multiple EPPD units investigating body found at motel
UPDATE: Police said Crimes Against Persons is investigating this incident as a suspicious death. As of yet, the investigation is not being ruled a…
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Borderland school district switches to 4-day school week
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District will adopt a 4-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year. That starts in…
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New Mexico prosecutors say three caregivers have been charged with the death of disabled woman, say she was ‘tortured’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In a press conference held by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, prosecutors announced the arrests of…
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Picture Perfect: Glamour Shots El Paso’s success story as one of two left in the U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is home to one of the last Glamour Shots photography studios left in the country. At its peak, there were 350…
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‘Picture Perfect’: The El Paso photography studio that has stood the test of time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the early 1990s, Glamour Shots photography studios were booming with business. At its peak, there were over 350 studios…
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Community members weigh in after EPISD teacher arrested for murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearby residents of MacArthur School were quick to react after a teacher was arrested on murder charges. The El Paso County…
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El Paso students win in 2023 Congressional Art Competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Aznette…
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Bill banning puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids sent to Texas governor
Texas is on the brink of banning transgender minors from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, treatments that leading medical groups say…
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Biggest tornadoes in Texas of the past decade
Stacker compiled a list of the biggest tornadoes in Texas over the past decade using data from…
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Zip codes donating the most money to Donald Trump in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of zip codes with individuals donating the most money to Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign in…
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The most common undergraduate degrees awarded in Texas
Best Universities ranked undergraduate majors by popularity in…
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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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