EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– June 6th kicked off the 2024 Texas Democratic Convention. Thousands gathered in El Paso rallying together in hopes of a big win in November. The kick-off reception was hosted by Senator Cesar Blanco and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and held at the Paso Del Norte hotel in downtown El Paso. Senator Cesar
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El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)- El Paso is one of the stops on the All of Us Journey’s national tour. The community will be able to learn how to participate in the All of Us Research Program. The exhibit is a journey of discovery and fun. The All of Us Journey brings the National Institutes
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By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Eight books dealing with subjects including racism and transgender issues must be returned to library shelves in a rural Texas county that had removed them in an ongoing book banning controversy, a divided panel of three federal appeals court judges ruled Thursday. It was a partial
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Ophelia explored prescription opioid dispense rates in 2021 and how Texas compared using Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has sued the U.S. Department of Labor after what he calls, quote, “for attempting to revive illegal Obama-Era mandate.” Paxton’s office says he is suing DOL to stop the rule that violates the law. Paxton’s office says the regulation is already illegal. Paxton’s office adds
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Applications for the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund are now open. Junior colleges, technical colleges, and nonprofit organizations can apply for the grants, which are designed to increase the number of qualified workers in high-demand jobs. Find the application here. “Among other qualifications, applicants
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Agriculture just announced it is taking applications for the Rural Nursing Recruitment and Retention Program. The program gives rural healthcare facilities money to entice nurses to work for them. The stipends can be up to $15,000. “Eligible institutions include any healthcare facility that employs nurses, provides
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ADHD Advisor used data from the Health Resources & Services Administration to map and analyze mental health provider shortages across the U.S. and in Texas
Continue Reading By SEAN MURPHY and ANDREW DEMILLO Associated Press A Texas Democratic lawmaker who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care for minors was ousted in a primary runoff that galvanized LGBTQ+ groups nationwide who then campaigned for her opponent in the race for the south Houston seat. Rep. Shawn Thierry’s defeat
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El Paso, TX—El Paso County is exploring the possibility of going to voters for a capital improvement bond as early as November 2024. This second phase of public meetings follows up on their Multi-Year Capital Plan meetings held in March and April, which were used to gather input on the public’s threshold for investment and
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Summertime is approaching. As school ends and many families are planning summer vacation trips, the FBI is sharing an app that can be helpful for families. A child goes missing every 40 seconds in America, and some may never return home. The FBI’s Child ID App can help. When there is an
Continue Reading Originally Published: 26 MAY 24 00:09 ETUpdated: 26 MAY 24 15:48 ETBy Dalia Faheid, Paradise Afshar and Ashley R. Williams, CNN(CNN) — At least 13 people, including four children, are dead, after suspected tornadoes struck the central United States overnight, as severe storms caused power outages and forced residents to shelter in-place on Memorial Day
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Paso Chapter, El Paso International Music Foundation, and Star City Studio Productions will host the “Ending the Silence” benefit concert, featuring local artist Julian Kalel, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month. The event will highlight mental health issues affecting teens and adults in
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a significant risk factor for heart disease. High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Half of Americans have high blood. Dr. Ogechika Alozie will join us to discuss blood pressure and how to raise awareness across the Borderland.
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UPDATE – ABC-7 heard back from Canutillo ISD trustee Breanne Barnes, who was mentioned by name in the statement provided by the board president Armando Rodriguez. She told ABC-7 in an email that, “I have no involvement with the petition!” Barnes also described the statement from Rodriguez in response to the petition as “accusatory, baseless,
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The Extreme Weather Task Force has launched its “Summer Safety & Fan Drive.” According to the El Paso Medical Examiner’s Office, 14 heat-related deaths occurred in El Paso County last summer. Since 2004, the Extreme Weather Task Force has collected and delivered more than 10,000 free electric box fans to qualifying elderly
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The City’s Department of Public Health will open a new WIC center. The city is celebrating its new location, which provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, referrals to Health and Human Services, and breastfeeding support. To qualify as a WIC participant, the applicant must meet income eligibility guidelines and live in El Paso/Hudspeth County. Residents can
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Vivian Health used its proprietary data and BLS statistics to map differences in pay between registered travel and staff nurses in Texas and across the U.S.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is awarding $17 million in grants to hospitals serving rural communities, including in the Borderland. “The Texas Rural Hospital Financial Stabilization Grant will provide qualifying hospitals $100,000 to $375,000 over a two-year period,” the governor’s office stated Wednesday. The governor announced the grant through the Texas Health
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By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2024 “Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman” 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. Your donation to
Continue Reading Originally Published: 21 MAY 24 07:57 ET Updated: 21 MAY 24 11:47 ET By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Some of Sebastian Corral’s memories have faded. But the 91-year-old remembers his 1953 arrival in the US as if it were yesterday. How workers like him were forced to strip naked and sprayed with insecticide.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The Travel Information Center in Anthony will celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. The center is one of 12 located near the Texas-New Mexico state line. It is manned by professional travel counselors who will welcome you to Texas, assist with directions, and provide information on points of interest, events, and road
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is getting ready to close out its contract with the El Paso Zoological Society and questions remain about how much money was raised from the Society selling zoo memberships. According to the agreement between the City and Zoo Society, the non-profit got 75% of the membership
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathleen Fields, David Osborn, Troy Lambden, and Miguel Romano to the Finance Commission of Texas. The Commission is the governing body of the state’s banking, savings and loan, and consumer credit agencies. Kathleen Fields of San Antonio is a retired audit partner of RSM US LLP. David Osborn of El Paso is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a ceremony showcasing a memorial dedicated to Texas Department of Public Safety fallen officers in Austin, Texas today. This is the annual Peace Officers Memorial Service. The Texas Public Safety Commission Chairman, Steven P. Mach, was also in attendance accompanied by Texas DPS Director, Steven
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By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune May 16, 2024 “Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020” 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
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UPDATE – Conservators from the TEA, Michael Hinojosa and Andrew Kim, addressed the public today as their work begins trying to assist issues within SISD. Hinojosa and Kim, both former superintendents, addressed the topic of a more than $33m deficit, which ABC-7 reported could rise over the 2024-2025 school year. “It’s not linear. Fixing these
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 26-year-old Houston man Alek Isaiah Collins has been charged with interstate kidnapping of a child in connection with the homicide of two women. Court records say the bodies of two women were found at a park in Clovis, New Mexico. One of the victim’s daughters was found wounded at the
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By LEKAN OYEKANMI and JUAN LOZANO Associated Press GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A barge slammed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, spilling oil into waters near busy shipping channels and closing the only road to a small neighboring island. No injuries were reported. The impact sent pieces of the bridge, which connects
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso Fire Department confirmed to ABC-7 that 6 members from the Water Rescue Team were being deployed to Abilene, Texas to lend a helping hand to the water rescue efforts happening over the intense floods the state has experienced due to storms. Along with 5 other members
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