Originally Published: 22 APR 23 17:11 ET Updated: 22 APR 23 17:15 ET By Christina Maxouris and Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — The Texas Senate passed a bill Thursday requiring each public school classroom to display a copy of the Ten Commandments, a move that drew backlash from civil liberty advocates who say lawmakers should
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Stacker compiled a list of the best high schools for sports in Texas using data from Niche.
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City and County continue their preparations ahead of the lifting of Title 42 next month. The health order used during the pandemic to expel migrants who’ve entered the U.S. illegally, citing health concerns will expire on May 11. Irene Valenzuela the executive director of the Community Services Department said
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AUSTIN, Texas— The man accused of shooting two teenage cheerleaders in Texas is facing deadly conduct charges. Authorities arrested Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr., 25. He was taken into custody early Tuesday, the Elgin Police Department said in a news release later that morning. Rodriguez is accused of deadly conduct with a firearm, a third-degree felony.
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Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst droughts in Texas using data from U.S. Drought Monitor.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bel Air High School students quickly reacted to the death of a fellow student. A desert party in Horizon City early Sunday morning resulted in a shooting that claimed the life of a 15-year-old. Investigators said more than 200 people were present at the party. Some students told ABC-7 they
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VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) — Culberson County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a body that was found just south of Van Horn. The remains are suspected to be the body of a migrant. Culberson County Sheriff’s stated investigators believe the body may have been a 22 year-old from Mexico. Border Patrol is assisting in the
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(CNN) — An explosion and fire at a dairy farm this week near Dimmitt, Texas, killed thousands of cattle and injured one person, according to Castro County authorities. About 19,000 cattle had been at the South Fork Dairy when Monday’s explosion happened, Castro County Sheriff Salvador Rivera told CNN in an email. “The number of
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AUSTIN, Texas—Texans who suffer from chronic pain could soon be able to access the medical marijuana program. On Wednesday, the texas house approved a bipartisan bill that is an expansion of Texas’ 2015 ‘Compassionate Use” law. A number of changes will be added to the law under the bill that will allow Texans to legally use
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UVALDE, Texas — As the one year anniversary of the Robb Elementary School shooting approaches, many students are still coping with the tragic events of that day. The parents of the children that were in room 112 have come together and setup a GoFundMe account so that the kids are away on the day of
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The Texas House has taken sides in one of America’s most polarizing debates — whether to continue changing clocks twice a year, ditch daylight saving time altogether or stick with later daylight permanently. The representatives’ overwhelming verdict: Stay on daylight saving time moving forward. The chamber voted 136-5 on Tuesday to give initial approval to
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HeyTutor compiled average test scores in Texas using data from the Nation’s Report Card
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Stationed at Army posts thousands of miles apart, two soldiers faced a flurry of criminal charges after they allegedly assaulted women within days of each other in early 2017. One soldier was accused of physically assaulting his wife and firing a gun as she tried to flee their home near Fort Hood in Texas. Police
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UPDATE: (CNN) — A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling Friday on medication abortion drug mifepristone, saying he will suspend the US Food and Drug Administration’s two-decade-old approval of it but paused his ruling for seven days so the federal government can appeal. But in a dramatic turn of events, a federal judge in Washington state said in a new
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After multiple people were injured in a crash in far West El Paso, residents were quick to weigh in on migrant pursuits that have become more frequent. Friday morning, nine people were injured following a pursuit involving a crash involving the Texas Department of Public Safety. One nearby resident said
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)— Ahead of the annual Good Friday pilgrimage to Mt. Cristo Rey, migrant encounters continue to increase in the area. Ruben Escandon, Jr., a spokesperson for the Mt. Cristo Rey Restoration Committee, told ABC-7 he has seen an increase in migrant activity near the monument. “I think we have seen an
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Stacker investigated how over-the-counter naloxone might impact the opioid crisis in Texas using data from KFF and Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association.
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For mental health support for LGBTQ youth, call the Trevor Project’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386. For trans peer support, call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. The Texas Senate on Wednesday approved two bills aimed
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The Texas Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would require people who use a firearm while committing certain felonies to serve 10 years in prison or on probation if convicted. Under Senate Bill 23 from Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, judges wouldn’t be able to offer people charged with some gun-related crimes the opportunity to
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BUTTERFIELD, Texas (KVIA) — UPDATE: As of 5:45 p.m., Paul Arteche, the Desert Haven Fire Chief, told us the fire burned 1942 acres out of the 3000 acres involved. He also shared what his crew believes caused the fire. While the power never went out in the region, the power lines are suspected of sparking
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — April is Stress Awareness Month, and a study by WalletHub found that Texas is the ninth most stressed state in the U.S. The study lists out factors and stress levels in Texas as compared to other U.S. states, with a scale of 1 being the most stressed and 25 being
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Diario de Juárez, one Venezuelan migrant who was injured in the Juarez fire is recovering in an El Paso hospital. The fire broke out last Monday night at the National Institute of Migration in Ciudad Juarez. A total of 38 migrants were killed in the fire,
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UPDATE: 3:50 p.m. – The Bexar County Sheriff’s office says Lynette Martinez was located by University of Texas Police officers about 1:12 p.m. Sunday. Officers located her unharmed in downtown Austin. The Bexar County Sheriff is currently working with Lynette’s family and UTPD. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Lynette Martinez, 30, has been found safe
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EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso mother is in search of answers following the disappearance of her daughter during a trip to San Antonio. No one has heard from 30-year-old Lynnette Martinez in the last five days. The mother of three is well-known in the El Paso wrestling community where she goes by her
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Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the grocery items that saw the largest price decreases from October to November in the South.
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VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) – More than a dozen migrants were located by members of the 29th Department of Public Safety (DPS) Air Operations Division in a cave in the Van Horn area. DPS was working with Border Patrol on Wednesday, March 29, to locate 18 migrants that had crossed illegally and were tracked to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead after being struck and killed by a car on I-10 East at Downtown, according to El Paso Police. Police say the pedestrian died at the scene. Officials say it happened at 8:01 p.m. and prompted the shut down of the eastbound lanes. All traffic is being
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EDsmart compiled median income data by college major in Alabama using data from the Department of Education.
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Stacker compiled girls high school basketball rankings in Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners are set to discuss funds for organizations assisting migrants. County Commissioners will authorize funds for non-profit organizations providing shelter for migrants, including the Opportunity Center for the Homeless and the Rescue Mission of El Paso. The Opportunity Center will be awarded $40,705.16 for sheltering
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