New Mexico launches new absentee ballot tracking system ahead of Primary Election
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico is launching a new absentee ballot tracking system. Voters will be able to access information about the…
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Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says
Originally Published: 03 MAY 24 11:34 ET Updated: 03 MAY 24 19:13 ET By Haley Talbot and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) –…
Continue Reading May 2024 Uniform Election: What you need to know
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — On Saturday, many of you will have a chance to vote on the uniform election, which includes bonds that could increase…
Continue Reading Justice Department expected to announce indictment against Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
Originally Published: 03 MAY 24 11:34 ET Updated: 03 MAY 24 11:56 ET By Haley Talbot and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The…
Continue Reading Supreme Court declines to block enforcement of age-verification requirements for porn sites
Originally Published: 30 APR 24 12:16 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Texas to…
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New Mexico State Representatives tour New Mexico-Mexico border
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Congressman Rod Montoya and State Rep. Larry Scott toured the border today with the Western States Sheriffs’…
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Audit reveals more “excessive” gas card usage from city representatives in 2020, 2021
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Financial Oversight & Audit Committee (FOAC) has released previously unseen reports regarding tax-payer funded…
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Dona Ana names interim county manager
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Stephen Lopez will join the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioner team as interim county manager starting May…
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Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their gender identity
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2024 “Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their…
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Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on UT-Austin campus
By Sneha Dey and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2024 “Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on UT-Austin campus” was first published…
Continue Reading Texas appeals court sides with Sidney Powell, rejecting attorney discipline over her Trump election lawsuits
Originally Published: 22 APR 24 13:44 ET By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — An appeals court in Texas ruled in favor of Sidney Powell last week,…
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Early voting for May 2024 Uniform and Special Election begins
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday is the first day of the early voting period for the May 2024 Uniform and Special Election. Ballots for this election…
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El Paso County discussing agreement with voting software company
UPDATE: Lisa Wise, El Paso County elections administrator, confirmed to ABC-7 that the county was asked to pay a 35% increase of $35,000 by VOTEC.…
Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton settles felony fraud investigation, avoiding trial and ending yearslong legal saga
Originally Published: 26 MAR 24 15:43 ET By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday struck a deal with…
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El Paso Zoological Society audit report breakdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following the city’s decision to not renew the licensing agreement with the El Paso Zoological Society, the society was…
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State Senator César J. Blanco Hosts 10th Annual Citizenship Workshop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – State Senator César J. Blanco held his 10th Annual Citizenship workshop. It happened in partnership with Las Americas…
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Las Cruces chooses new city manager
Update: City Council offered the position to Ikani Taumoepeau. If Taumoepeau agrees to the tentative offer, he will start April, 1, 2024. “City…
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Anthony, New Mexico City Council agrees to city manager’s departure
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Anthony, New Mexico City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to accept the resignation of City…
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Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection
By MORGAN LEE, NICHOLAS RICCARDI and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former…
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El Paso County leaders to temporarily rescind new media policy in light of transparency issues raised by ABC-7, others
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An El Paso County media policy that was designed to limit access to public officials will be rescinded temporarily,…
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Shaharazad Booth to run for Dona Ana County District Attorney
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Shaharazad Booth filed her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Third Judicial District Attorney in Dona Ana…
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Republican Kimberly Skaggs running for 36th New Mexico state house seat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Republican Kimberly Skaggs is running against incumbent Nathan Smalls for his New Mexico House of Representatives seat. The…
Continue Reading Biden admin announces new weapons package for Ukraine following months of warnings there was no money left
Originally Published: 12 MAR 24 13:49 ET Updated: 12 MAR 24 16:45 ET By Oren Liebermann, Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN)…
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Rep. Rivera asks City Council to withdraw his Letter of Reprimand
Update 03.15.24: As part of its reporting on this story, ABC-7 asked the City to confirm whether Rep. Rivera’s staffer had withdrawn his complaint,…
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El Paso launches national search for new city manager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is launching a national search for its new city manager. Former City Manager Tommy Gonzalez left last year. Since…
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Nancy Casas endorses James Montoya in district attorney primary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nancy Casas, the third candidate for district attorney in El Paso’s Democratic primary, is now endorsing front-runner James…
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Runoff race for El Paso District Attorney and El Paso County Sheriff
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Super Tuesday numbers are coming in, unofficial numbers show El Paso District Attorney and El Paso County Sheriff democratic…
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Live Updates: Election night in El Paso
Update (10:15 p.m.): Tony Gonzales is likely heading to a runoff election in the U.S. Rep. Dist. 23 Republican primary. Update (9:50 p.m.): The…
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Texas House District 77 Democratic primary heading to runoff election
Update: The race appears to be heading to a runoff election. None of the candidates obtained a majority of the votes. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –…
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