Proposition 9 would increase pensions for retired teachers and public school employees
By Kevin Vu, The Texas Tribune Nov. 3, 2023 “Proposition 9 would increase pensions for retired teachers and public school employees” was first…
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Do Texans have the “right to farm?” Voters will decide with Proposition 1.
By Jayme Lozano Carver and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Nov. 3, 2023 “Do Texans have the “right to farm?” Voters will decide with Proposition…
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Trump’s day in court paints a dark preview of the national ordeal ahead
CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial despairingly pressed the ex-president’s…
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El Paso District Attorney running to keep his seat in 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks plans to run for the position in the upcoming election in 2024. His campaign announced…
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Complete El Paso County November 2023 election guide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Below ABC-7 has compiled your complete voter guide for the November 7, 2023 election in El Paso County. Click here for…
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Proposition 11: The constitutional amendment that would support El Paso County parks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State of Texas Proposition 11 is part of 14 constitutional amendments that are on the November ballot. State of Texas…
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Las Cruces mayoral candidates share their thoughts on reducing homelessness
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 is asking Las Cruces mayoral candidates their thoughts on important topics impacting voters ahead of the…
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Proposition 4: The Texas constitutional amendment on your ballot that could bring property tax relief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fourteen constitutional amendments are on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election in Texas. If passed, Proposition 4 could…
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Early voting begins: 32 locations in El Paso County
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — During the Nov. 2023 election season, Texas voters have the opportunity to shape the state’s future through 14 proposed…
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Doña Ana County official pleased with early voting numbers ahead of Nov. 7 election
LAS CRUCES,New Mexico (KVIA) – Las Cruces voters are preparing to usher in new leaders. The next regularly scheduled Municipal Election is Tuesday,…
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Early voting underway in El Paso, southern New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting locations for El Paso County are listed below. AGUA DULCE COMMUNITY CENTER 15371 Kentwood Ave. 79928Classroom B…
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ABC-7 questions Las Cruces mayoral candidates about their stances on drug, alcohol abuse
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 is asking Las Cruces mayoral candidates their thoughts on important topics impacting voters ahead of the…
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Las Cruces mayoral candidates share their thoughts on crime reduction
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 is asking Las Cruces mayoral candidates their thoughts on important topics impacting voters ahead of the…
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Texans may approve billions for energy, water, parks and broadband on Nov. 7
By Keaton Peters, The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2023 “Texans may approve billions for energy, water, parks and broadband on Nov. 7” was first published…
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ABC-7 speaks with Las Cruces mayoral candidates ahead of Nov. 7 vote
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In one week, Las Cruces voters will head to the polls to choose a new mayor. Seven candidates are vying for the…
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Former Rep. Norma Chavez to announce candidacy for District 77 seat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former state Representative Norma Chavez will announce her campaign for the Texas District 77 race on Wednesday. Chavez…
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Voter’s Guide: Read about the important elections in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Voters in Las Cruces will vote on several matters this election day, November 7, 2023. Residents will vote for…
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Judy Gutierrez announces candidacy in El Paso’s District 2 special election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Miriam “Judy” Gutierrez is joining the race for El Paso’s District 2 city representative seat. The special election is…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The early voting period for the November 2023 Uniform and Special Election begins Monday and lasts through November 3,…
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Texas Attorney General sues DHS over cutting of state’s concertina wire placed along the border
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration’s Department of Homeland Security, according to the AG’s…
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Design Contest to Determine the 2024 “I Voted” Sticker for El Paso County
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The El Paso County Elections Department invites local high school students to participate in the third edition of the El Paso…
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Your Voice, Your Vote: Early Voting Begins Monday
EL PASO, TX ( KVIA)-Early Voting period for the November 2023 Uniform and Special Election begins next Monday, October 23rd and ends Friday, November…
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Primary election heats up for Texas U.S. Senate seat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas is gearing up for a heated primary election in the upcoming race for one of its U.S. Senate seats. While the general…
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks state auditor to review Ken Paxton impeachment
By Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune Sept. 18, 2023 “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks state auditor to review Ken Paxton impeachment” was first published by…
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Texas is separating families at the border in apparent ‘harsh and cruel’ shift in policy, immigration attorney says
Originally Published: 02 AUG 23 18:39 ET Updated: 02 AUG 23 23:52 ET By Rosa Flores and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN (CNN) — Texas has separated at least 26…
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Donald Trump has been indicted in special counsel’s 2020 election interference probe
Originally Published: 01 AUG 23 17:24 ET Updated: 01 AUG 23 17:33 ET By Tierney Sneed and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump has been…
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El Paso State Rep. Lina Ortega will not seek reelection in 2024
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative Lina Ortega will not seek a fifth term in office. Ortega has represented House District 77 since…
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Why a third indictment of Trump could be such a profound stain on his legacy
(CNN) — Few citizens face the kind of perfect storm of legal threats engulfing Donald Trump. And given that he is a past and possibly future…
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Fourth bus carrying migrants from Texas arrives in Los Angeles
(CNN) — A bus carrying 41 migrants from Brownsville, Texas, arrived in Los Angeles Tuesday evening – the fourth such bus to arrive in the city in…
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Texas House and Senate announce deal on property tax legislation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan announced a historic $18 billion property tax cut. The Texas…
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