Texas Dept. of Agriculture steps in to help with red beetle infestation in Socorro
Update (October 4, 2024): Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced his plan to eradicate the Red Flour Beetle today. The Texas Department…
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Texas Council on Family Violence hosts hybrid town hall releasing domestic violence data in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and to raise awareness and spread information on the rates of domestic…
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“Children at Risk” embark on statewide tour to share child care data
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Today Leaders from “Children at Risk” embark on a statewide tour to share recent child care data and discuss next steps in…
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Safety of school apps between educators and students in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over the last two weeks at least three SISD staff members have faced multiple child indecency charges involving students.…
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The El Paso Vegan Chef Challenge brings alternative menu items throughout October
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 3rd Annual Vegan Chef Challenge is officially underway in El Paso, and you get to help choose the winner just by eating!…
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Hundreds of Texans were killed by intimate partners in 2023, report finds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A statewide organization has released data showing how critical a problem domestic violence is in the state of Texas.…
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ABC-7 at 4: Together for change Town Hall
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Join the TCFV in El Paso, Texas, as they reveal the impactful statistics and compelling stories behind domestic violence…
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Special Olympics program in El Paso shows how inclusion brings loads of smiles at Top Golf
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Special Olympics Texas hosted an event that was the first of its kind called the “Unified Fore Joy Pro Am” golf tournament. It…
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U.S. Federal Judge denies Las Americas request to block Texas A.G. from getting documents
UPDATE: Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Guaderrama denied today a request from Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center to block a request to turn…
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National search for dean of El Paso’s school of medicine runs to 2025
By Daniel Perez September 26, 2024 The national search to replace Richard Lange as dean of the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine could continue…
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Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune, and Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica Sept. 26, 2024 “Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove…
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Average student loan debt increased in first half of 2024 in Texas
Experian compiled statistics on student loans in…
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Governor Abbott announces $5,000 reward for information on Tren de Aragua members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of known or…
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Amber Alert issued by Ector County — “officials believe the child to be in grave or immediate danger”
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — Authorities are searching for a missing child, who the Ector County Sheriff’s Office and other officials believe is in…
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Counties with the most assisted-living facilities in Texas
Compare Home Health Care Agencies compiled a list of counties with the most assisted living facilities in Texas using data from Department of…
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott visits El Paso for small business summit
Update (September 19, 2024): Governor Abbott carried out his trip to El Paso today. “Texas is the economic engine of America, and most of that was…
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Nightly closures planned for San Elizario Road in September, October
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — San Elizario Road (FM 1110) will be closed from Alameda Avenue to Richfield Street nightly for six weeks as El Paso Electric…
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What the ongoing worker shortage looks like in Texas
JobTest.org analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data to show what the shifting labor market looks like in…
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TX Governor Abbott announces a $344,000 grant to Fabens ISD to support career and technical education
Fabens, TEXAS (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott announced a grant of more than $344,000 has been awarded to Fabens Independent School District.…
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Texas granting $2.4 million to El Paso organizations supporting veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott just announced that the City and County of El Paso, as well as several other organizations that help…
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UT-Austin tightens automatic admission threshold to 5% of Texas’ top high schoolers
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 16, 2024 “UT-Austin tightens automatic admission threshold to 5% of Texas’ top high schoolers” was first…
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Texas lawmakers show bipartisan support to try to stop a man’s execution
Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers petitioned Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the…
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Socorro ISD initiated its ALL IN for Attendance campaign to reward students for high attendance
Socorro, TEXAS (KVIA) — Socorro ISD initiated its ALL IN for Attendance campaign. They will reward students and staff for high attendance each six…
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Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront
Associated Press Huge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the…
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Residents in Fabens receiving scam flyers regarding water filters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents in Fabens have been receiving flyers on their doors, recommending them to call a number regarding water filters.…
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SISD administrators ‘Walk for Success’ to get students back in school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Socorro Independent School District administrators “Walked for Success” Saturday to re-connect with students that have not…
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3 taken to hospital with burn injuries after pipeline explosion in Maysville
By Alyse Jones and Jonathan Greco Click here for updates on this story MAYSVILLE, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Authorities say…
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Winning numbers drawn in Texas in Tuesday’s Mega Millions
By  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 10:45 PM MDT, September 10, 2024 ATLANTA (AP) — The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the…
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FBI demonstrates crimes scene investigation techniques with giant blast
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — FBI agents in El Paso underwent blast training in the desert today. FBI bomb technicians and the evidence response team…
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