This November you could vote to lower your property taxes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– It’s early voting time, Propositions 11 and 13 would increase homestead exemptions, from $100,000 to $140,000 for the…
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Governor Abbott hosted Get Out The Vote event in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott hosted a Get Out The Vote event in El Paso. He discussed several propositions set to…
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NM Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver running in Lieutenant Governor Democratic primary
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is running for the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s nomination…
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El Paso woman living with Parkinson’s supports Proposition 14
An El Paso woman diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s is using her personal journey to raise awareness about a statewide health initiative.…
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Early voting for Texas’ 17 statewide propositions is under way. Here’s what voters need to know.Â
by MarÃa Méndez, The Texas TribuneSeptember 22, 2025 Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…
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Early voting begins today, what you need to know
Early voting begins on Monday for El Paso County for the November 2025 Uniform and Special Election. This ballot will mainly feature 17 Texas…
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Early voting for November 2025 Uniform and Special Election starts Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting for the El Paso County November 2025 Uniform and Special Election starts on Monday, October 20, 2025. Early…
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Voter Guide: SISD, Tornillo ISD tax rates, state propositions on Nov. 4, 2025, election ballot
by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersOctober 5, 2025 On Tuesday, Nov. 4, El Paso County voters will cast their ballots in the uniform election…
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas
By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat and South Texas native, is launching a run for Texas governor,…
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New Mexico State Senator Nicholas Paul resigns citing health concerns
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Senator Nicholas Paul announced his resignation today. Paul represents District 33, which covers…
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar forgoes pay for duration of government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, who represents part of El Paso, sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representative’s chief…
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Senator Heinrich visits Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich hosted three events in Las Cruces today. Heinrich visited Mayfield Student Health…
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez launches re-election bid
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez is launching a bid for re-election. Vasquez, who represents New Mexico’s 2nd…
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Texas Rep. James Talarico launches Democratic bid for U.S. Senate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic Texas State Representative James Talarico has just announced he’s running for the U.S. Senate. Rep. Talarico made…
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New Mexico to become first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost universal child care
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Starting November 1, 2025, New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost universal child…
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Texas Rep. James Talarico will launch a Democratic bid for US Senate, sources tell CNN
Originally Published: 05 SEP 25 15:21 ET By Edward-Isaac Dovere, Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Texas state Rep. James Talarico is poised to launch his…
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New Mexico legislature will start special session October 1
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling lawmakers into a special session starting October 1, 2025. The…
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Texas Gov. Abbott signs new Republican-friendly US House map
By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed a Republican-friendly redistricting bill approved by the state…
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State Rep. Vince Perez fined almost $10,000 for quorum break
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Rep. Vince Perez, who represents part of El Paso, says that the Texas House Committee on House Administration…
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Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov.…
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Interview with Mayor Renard Johnson about his first 8 months in office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7, in collaboration with El Paso Inc., sat down for an interview with El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson to catch up with the…
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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney general
By Gabby Birenbaum and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney…
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Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout
By Kayla Guo and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2025 “Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from…
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State Rep. Claudia Ordaz says IVF treatments kept her from attending legislative session
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative Claudia Ordaz, who represents part of El Paso, revealed that she was getting IVF treatment during…
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El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2025 “El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political…
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El Paso City Council approves new budget, property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At its meeting today, El Paso City Council adopted its Fiscal Year 2026 budget and established a new property tax rate. A…
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Texas Democrat sleeps in chambers after refusing GOP law enforcement escort mandate
State Rep. Nicole Collier is fighting the state’s redistricting plan. By Oren Oppenheim, Olivia Osteen, Meghan Mistry, and Ivan Pereira August 19,…
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Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 18, 2025 “Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan” was first published by…
Continue Reading Newsom announces California redistricting push, setting up a standoff with GOP-led opponents
By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom formally kicked off his push Thursday to redraw California’s congressional maps in response to a…
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Texas Democrats signal they are ready to end redistricting standoff and return to state
By Arlette Saenz, Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Texas Democratic lawmakers signaled their intention on Thursday to end their redistricting…
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