By Tristan Maglunog and Meredith Deliso July 4, 2024, 3:33 PM Four people are believed to have been bitten by the same shark on the Fourth of July while in waters off the southern coast of Texas, officials said. Texas Game Warden Capt. Chris Dowdy told ABC Weslaco, Texas, affiliate KRGV that the four separate shark bite incidents were
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Originally Published: 03 JUL 24 17:31 ET Updated: 03 JUL 24 19:06 ET By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday preliminarily delayed a ban on noncompete agreements from taking effect for a handful of employers on September 4. Unless the judge makes another ruling to the contrary before that date, the ban
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AccessiBe charted disability statistics in Texas using Census Bureau data.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a Fourth of July tradition for many El Pasoans to celebrate at Red Sands, in El Paso County’s far eastside. Red Sands is a popular attraction for off-road enthusiasts and a place several families go out to pop fireworks every year on the holiday. According to Jamil Moutran, Chief
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El Paso, TX—Fireworks, unfamiliar people, and late nights can really disrupt a dog or cat’s normal activity, eating, and sleeping routines. As many pet owners who have been impacted know, dogs and cats leave their familiar surroundings on the Fourth of July because of all the noise, disruption, and heat, leaving owners searching for their
Continue Reading Originally Published: 02 JUL 24 13:07 ET Updated: 02 JUL 24 21:48 ET By Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas on Tuesday became the first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, a huge moment for the Democratic Party as
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By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2024 “Judge denies Texas’ attempt to shut down El Paso migrant shelter” 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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Originally Published: 27 JUN 24 18:30 ET Updated: 27 JUN 24 18:33 ET By Shimon Prokupecz and Leigh Waldman, CNN (CNN) — A grand jury has indicted two former Uvalde school police officers in the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal court in El Paso just sentenced 49-year-old Brennan Dane Short to 132 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit M-30 pills that killed an El Paso woman. The sale happened March 21, 2023, a U.S. Attorney General Office spokesperson says. Short, who is from San
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Musician Kinky Friedman has died. His official X accounted posted about the news this morning. “Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends,” the post explained. Kinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has initiated a new survey to gather public input for the updated comprehensive plan, “Envision El Paso.” This aims to understand the community’s priorities, concerns, and aspirations to shape future policies and projects. The plan is an update to the 2011 comprehensive plan, “Plan El
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SOCORRO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Socorro Police have arrested multiple people connected to a shooting at Jardin de Flores Park in September 2023. Four people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the park shooting. Another shooting happened in El Paso in retaliation soon after, Socorro Police say. There are three people charged with aggravated assault (mass shooting):
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FABENS, TX—The University Interscholastic League (UIL) celebrated pianist Cesar Flores. He was selected as an outstanding performer at the 2024 Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest. This is considered a prestigious honor because it is only given to the top 2-3% of solo performers among approximately 100,000 participants. “I felt I would do well at the state
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — With triple-digit temperatures hitting the Borderland and surrounding areas Wednesday people looking for relief visit Socorro Paletero, Oscar Elias. Elias, a resident from Tornillo, tells ABC-7 he sells ice cream for hours to make extra money in Socorro, TX. He is located on the corner of Burbridge Rd. and Trent Rd. He said
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TX)- As we watched the natural disaster unfold in Ruidoso last week, we all wanted to help the small community that had been ravaged by fire. As we watched the news, so did criminals, who will not hesitate to exploit you and others who want to help those who need help in
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso-based Project ARRIBA is getting a year-long $350,000 grant to fund its Educare: Elevating Nursing and Education in El Paso project. The grant is coming from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, part of his $6.3 million Texas Talent Connection announcement, awarding funding to innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs.
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UPDATE: Marissa Teijo has received an overwhelming wave of positive feedback on Instagram and Facebook, predominantly from women who have been incredibly supportive. Many have shared how Marissa has motivated them to take charge of their fitness and health journeys. She expressed feeling blessed to have the opportunity to inspire both older and younger women
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed El Paso businessman Paul Foster to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Board Selection Committee. Foster’s term will expire “expire at the pleasure of the Governor,” Abbott’s office explained Monday. ERCOT is the major grid operator that controls about 90% of the state’s electric load,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A duo of El Paso influencers have left their jobs as a lawyer and salesman to concentrate full time on continuing their efforts of being the top content creators for local social media, all-the-while, bringing thousands of eyeballs right here to the 9-1-5 by focusing on all the positives we
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Machinery Partner identified how much manufacturing companies are spending on equipment in Texas, using 2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the appointment of State Senator César Blanco, who represents part of El Paso, to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. Founded in 1977, the commission’s goal is to promote government efficiency and identify and eliminate waste and redundancy among state agencies. Blanco is the first El Paso
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By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune June 19, 2024 “Texas court finds Kerry Max Cook innocent of 1977 murder, ending decades-long quest for exoneration” 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
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KVIA) — It has been nearly two years since the deadliest human smuggling event in U.S. history took place. Now, the 53 migrants who were found dead in a semi-truck are being remembered. Angie Olivera is a Texas woman who visits the site where the bodies were found in San Antonio nearly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso district judge is expected to rule within two weeks on the latest filings between the Annunciation House and the Texas Attorney General’s office. The case is based on the state’s demand to collect documentation from the regional non-profit organization focused on temporary housing of migrants. The attorney
Continue Reading Originally Published: 16 JUN 24 03:10 ETUpdated: 16 JUN 24 05:57 ETBy Paradise Afshar, CNN(CNN) — At least two people were killed and multiple others were injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration at a Round Rock, Texas, park Saturday night, police said.An altercation broke out between two groups during the event at Old
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott says that military installations added $151.2 billion and 677,022 jobs to the state’s economy in 2023. Ft. Bliss was the third highest contributor, adding $27,948,226,000 and 126,997 jobs. The Texas Military Preparedness Commission requested the data from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. “Working together with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind Texans to have an emergency plan in place. DPS says the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1st through November 30th. “These storms can pose a serious threat to communities, and it’s crucial that Texans are prepared for whatever may
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LULING, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the largest Buc-ee’s in the world in Luling, Texas today. The convenience store is 75,000 square feet and will provide 200 new jobs, according to the governor. Governor Abbott took a tour of the new store right after the ceremony, including a
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza, whose district covers El Paso, announced a joint initiative with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Houston Field Division today aimed at addressing “the growing prevalence of machinegun conversion devices in cities across Texas.” The initiative is being dubbed “Operation Texas Kill Switch,” and
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by Texas Tribune, El Paso MattersJune 6, 2024 By Renzo Downey / The Texas Tribune YouTuber Brandon Herrera will request a recount Friday in his Republican primary runoff election against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales. Herrera told The Texas Tribune he will request recounts in Bexar, El Paso, Medina and Uvalde counties after trailing Gonzales by
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