Gov. Abbott declares statewide disaster over New World screwworm, deploys resources
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration Friday after a confirmed detection of New World screwworm…
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Parkinson’s Disease Is Consistently Linked to Pesticide Exposure. Farmworkers — and Nearby Communities — Are at Risk in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.
By Daisy Yuhas This story is part of a series by Public Health Watch and MyRGV.com. Puente News Collaborative is a partner in this collaboration.…
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Good Vibes Only: Local Navy sailor reflects on historic deployment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Esteban Hernandez enjoyed a brief visit to the Sun City following a lengthy deployment. At a young age,…
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El Paso Federation of Teachers speak on EPISD’s financial exigency vote
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPISD’s board of trustees voted to declare financial exigency yesterday amid financial struggles the district is currently…
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EPISD plans to cut 54 teacher positions by June 15
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees declared financial exigency at Tuesday’s board meeting. Its…
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3 New Mexico men charged with conspiracy to transport migrants, conspiracy to kill a witness
(KVIA) — Three New Mexico men face charges for conspiracy to transport migrants and conspiracy to kill a witness for that crime, the Justice…
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EPISD declares financial exigency amid financial struggles
UPDATE (June 5, 2026) — Along with declaring financial exigency and cutting positions, EPISD said it will get rid of its substitute teacher pool.…
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El Paso Zoo invites kids to join summer camps, become junior zookeepers
The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is welcoming back campers to its summer zoo camps. This year’s “Beauty and Beasts” themed camps is for…
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Veteran actor James Handy fatally stabbed in Los Angeles, police say
Handy was known for his roles in films like ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Jumanji.’ By Jon Haworth June 5, 2026, 5:30 AM Actor James Handy, known for…
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El Paso rescue dog becomes the first Border Patrol Critical Incident Response K9
EL PASO, Texas — From the streets to the frontlines, an El Paso rescue dog became the first rescue to earn a U.S. Border Patrol Critical Incident…
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Man sentenced to prison for deadly Northeast El Paso park shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old man received several prison sentences for a deadly shooting at a Northeast El Paso Park, according to a news…
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Parents arrested after DWI investigation involving 2 children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Department arrested two parents after the father allegedly drove while intoxicated with…
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Detained Guatemalan woman who required urgent ovarian surgery for months released by ICE
by Lomi Kriel, The Texas TribuneJune 4, 2026 A 23-year-old Guatemalan woman in immigration detention, who has been denied surgery for a painful…
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Vado man sentenced to life for carjacking, kidnapping, murdering man
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old New Mexico man received a life sentence in a federal court in El Paso for murder, carjacking and kidnapping,…
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Dusty desert conditions may be better for solar energy, UTEP study suggests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The dust-prone desert of the Borderland may be ideal for solar energy, a new study at the University of Texas at El Paso…
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How to get the new statewide food truck permit launching July 1
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Sate Health Services opened applications for a new statewide license for mobile food vendors. The…
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Las Cruces Public Schools to hold virtual meetings on proposed dress code
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Board of Education reviewed its student dress code Tuesday. With a new dress code possibly being approved,…
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DEA El Paso raises awareness over fentanyl mixed with other emerging synthetic drugs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says the country continues to face an unprecedented and evolving drug threat…
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Oracle changes power plan for Project Jupiter data center to lower emissions
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Software company Oracle announced an update to its power plan for Project Jupiter, an artificial intelligence data…
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New World screwworm confirmed in Zavala County south of Uvalde
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed a detection of New World screwworm in Zavala County, which is south of…
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Ken Paxton investigating Celsius, Alani Nu over alleged marketing targeting children
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Celsius Holdings, Inc., which owns the company selling the popular…
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US Rep. Escobar’s proposed amendment to block data center policy rejected
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar spoke at the House Appropriations Committee. She proposed an amendment that would…
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Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information
By Katelyn Polantz, Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national…
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Collision shuts down I-10 in Anthony
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — All westbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Anthony are closed due to a collision, according to a traffic alert. Drivers are…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Storms hit Las Cruces and El Paso Wednesday night. More possible Thursday.
Storms pounded the area Wednesday night. Las Cruces had heavy rain along with pea sized hail. Rainfall amounts were just over 1″ in many areas in and…
Continue Reading Texas Parks and Wildlife confirms New World screwworm case in Zavala County
ZAVALA COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — Texas officials have confirmed the state’s first case of New World screwworm in more than two years after the parasite…
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Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general
By Kristen Holmes, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced at a private dinner at the White House Wednesday night he…
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City of El Paso says it can’t ‘simply cancel’ agreement with Meta over proposed data center
UPDATE (June 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.) — Mayor Renard Johnson says he understands residents’ concerns about the proposed Meta data center, but warned that…
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Contested case hearing granted for Marathon air quality permit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality granted El Paso County a contested case hearing on its recent air…
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Iran live updates: House adopts war powers resolution in rebuke of Trump
By David Brennan and Nadine El-BawabLast Updated: June 3, 2026, 3:30 PM MDT House adopts Iran war powers resolution The House adopted a…
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