ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The EPISD Bond and what could potentially be included
UpdatedEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the largest school districts in the El Paso area is getting closer to making a decision on putting a big new school…
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Meta commits to Texas data center standards: Abbott
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Meta will comply with his standards and guidelines for data centers. Meta has a…
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Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”
by Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas TribuneAugust 7, 2026 President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after…
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New Mexico AG claims ‘victory’ after judge orders Meta to pay $567 million into child mental health funds
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, a New Mexico court ordered Meta to fund a $567 million abatement program dedicated to addressing the youth mental…
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Abbott announces proposed policies to boost housing supply in Texas during Socorro visit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During a campaign visit to the El Paso area Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced two new policy proposals about…
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City Council votes in favor of next steps on political campaign bill policy
UPDATE: City council voted unanimously to approve the draft policy recommendations made by city staff. They will now create an ordinance to come…
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Gov. Abbott to speak about housing affordability in Socorro Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will meet with families in the El Paso area to discuss a new housing affordability…
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Texas data center approvals paused until audits completed: Gov. Abbott
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability…
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Rep. Joanne Ferrary retires from New Mexico House
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Representative Joanne Ferrary (D-Las Cruces) had final day of service Friday, the New Mexico House of…
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New Mexico proposed as early state for 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar
(KVIA) — Friday, the Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to select six states for the early window of the 2028 Democratic…
Continue Reading Texas utility agencies say they’re taking action to protect ratepayers from data center costs
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a response Friday from the state’s Public Utility Commission and the Electric Reliability…
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Alluin responds to EP city council campaign spending on suits, restaurants he owns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ethics and campaign finance law questions were raised following recent reports that El Paso City Council District 8…
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Former La Tuna employee raises concerns over federal prison’s closure and layoffs
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — A local person with knowledge of the operations at La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution, who asked to remain anonymous,…
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Abbott issues executive order to investigate, eliminate ‘birth tourism’ schemes
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order directing state agencies to investigate and eliminate unlawful birth…
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Former Las Cruces Mayor Miyagishima ends bid for New Mexico governor
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Former Las Cruces mayor, Ken Gallegos Miyagishima, ended his bid for New Mexico governor Friday, he confirmed with ABC-7.…
Continue Reading Gov. Abbott appoints new secretary of state
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he appointed Robert S. Howden as the 166th Secretary of State of Texas. His…
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Rep. Vasquez meets with NTSB officials to discuss deadly medical plane crash
(KVIA) — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez said he met with National Transportation Safety Board officials Tuesday to find answers for the deadly…
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GSA to name finalists for Bridge of the Americas modernization project on ‘Industry Day’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar said the U.S. General Services Administration will host an “Industry Day” for…
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DHS responds to report alleging abuse, medical neglect at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new 84-page report from Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union alleged abuse, medical neglect and poor…
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Texas AG announces $150 million settlement against 23andMe over data breach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $150 million settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe. He…
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking New Mexico voter data
SANTA FE (KVIA) — Tuesday, a federal judge dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking New Mexico voters’ personal information,…
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Paxton investigates LinkedIn over allegations of ‘ghost job’ postings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he opened an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations the company advertised and…
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Talarico’s ‘Frontera Tour’ begins in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – To continue his campaign for November’s U.S. Senate election, Texas Democratic Nominee James Talarico is beginning his…
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Military installations contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to Texas: Gov. Abbott
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said military installations contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to the Texas economy.…
Continue Reading James Talarico to stop in El Paso for US Senate campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico will stop in El Paso this weekend as part of his campaign for the…
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Texas AG investigates StubHub over canceled World Cup tickets
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over allegations it failed to give fans 2026 FIFA…
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Congressman Vasquez to discuss SNAP cuts at El Caldito Soup Kitchen in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez will visit El Caldito Soup Kitchen in Las Cruces Friday on the one-year anniversary of the…
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Gov. Abbott appoints Don Huffines to be Texas comptroller
by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneJuly 2, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, to be…
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Supreme Court upholds Texas laws banning transgender athletes from women’s sports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes form female sports, meaning…
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, upending executive order by President Trump
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied President Donald Trump’s executive order to deny birthright citizenship to new…
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