Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion drug, sets Friday night deadline
(CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday temporarily extended a hold on a lower court ruling that would have imposed restrictions…
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El Pasoans can learn more about proposed climate policy to the city charter at community meetings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso residents have been invited to several meetings to learn more about the proposed citizen-led climate charter that…
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Your Voice Your Vote, Voter Guide: El Paso City Proposed Charter Amendments, and the citizen-led petition to enact a climate policy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This May, El Paso voters will be asked to vote on amendments to El Paso’s City Charter, the primary governing document that…
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Migrant activity increases near Mt. Cristo Rey ahead of annual Good Friday pilgrimage
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)— Ahead of the annual Good Friday pilgrimage to Mt. Cristo Rey, migrant encounters continue to increase in the area.…
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(CNN) — Environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed paperwork with the Federal Election…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlights infrastructure investments in southern New Mexico
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — “We’re confronting a true crisis in roadway deaths on the streets and roads of America.” This is how Secretary Buttigieg…
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Pete Buttigieg speaks with NMSU students about jobs and infrastructure
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is visiting Las Cruces to discuss the future of jobs and infrastructure…
Continue Reading U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to visit Las Cruces & Deming Wednesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Pete Buttigieg, the Secretary of U.S. Transportation, will visit the Borderland Wednesday. His planned visits to Las…
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Carlos Leon announces he won’t seek reelection to El Paso Commissioners Court, Precinct 1
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Carlos Leon, El Paso County Commissioner for precinct 1, has announced he will not seek reelection and will spend more time…
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Las Cruces cannabis shops struggle to stay competitive in growing market
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many entrepreneurs jumped at the chance to get in on the ground floor of the newly legalized cannabis market,…
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Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima to deliver his final State of the City address as mayor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Mayor Ken Miyagishima will deliver his annual State of the City address at Las Cruces City Council Tuesday at 1:30…
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New Mexico Governor signing Senate Bill 4, free school meals, into law
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) –New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will sign into law Senate Bill 4, which provides free breakfast and lunch to…
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El Paso Climate Charter would cost city $150 million to enact, consultant says
EL PASO, Texas (El Paso Matters) — It will cost the city of El Paso about $150 million to implement the Climate Charter if voters adopt the measure,…
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National Guard continues to set barbed wire on El Paso border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Guard continued setting barbed wire near the Rio Grande Tuesday morning. Members of the Texas National Guard…
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Texas lawmakers pass bill that will allow prosecutors to charge fentanyl distributors with murder if there is a death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fentanyl distributors will be charged with murder in Texas if the dangerous drug leads to a death, after the state’s senate…
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New Mexico House Bill 9, better known as the Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act, to be signed into law Tuesday
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is scheduled to sign the Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act into law at 1 p.m. Tuesday. NM…
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El Paso City Council appoints Cary Westin as Interim City Manager in almost unanimous vote
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an almost unanimous vote, El Paso City Council appointed Cary Westin as Interim City Manager Tuesday. The only city…
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House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2023 “House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from…
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House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2023 “House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from…
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Court rejects DOJ bid to transfer Texas immigration lawsuit because of alleged ‘judge shopping’
Originally Published: 10 MAR 23 17:42 ETBy Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Friday rejected a Justice Department…
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Texas legislatures introduce House Bill focusing on youth mental health
A House Bill was introduced to the Texas House of Representatives this week focusing on youth mental health. House Bill 4200 will require school…
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Catalytic converter thefts continue to be on the rise in El Paso, new legislation aims to curb it
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the nation, including here in El Paso. According to data ABC-7 obtained…
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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales defiant as he faces censure for breaking with Republican Party
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas TribuneMarch 2, 2023 “U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales defiant as he faces censure for breaking with Republican Party” was first…
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Former Las Cruces Deputy City Attorney to fill vacancy for third judicial district court in Las Cruces
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A former Las Cruces Deputy City Attorney will fill the vacancy for the third judicial district court in Las Cruces,…
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Gov. Abbott holds roundtable to discuss border security
WESLACO, Texas (KVIA) — A roundtable on Texas’s ongoing border security efforts was held by Governor Greg Abbott along with other state officials…
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Gun safety instructor reacts to bystander stopping Cielo Vista shooter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans are reacting to new details Friday of an armed bystander stopping the 16-year-old who shot and killed 17-year-old…
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Texas Attorney General Paxton agrees to $3.3 million settlement with whistleblowers who accused him of abuse of office and bribery
Originally Published: 10 FEB 23 15:15 ETUpdated: 10 FEB 23 15:25 ETBy Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — Texas…
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What to expect as the 88th Texas State Legislature begins
UPDATE: Representative Dade Phelan was elected House Speaker. EL PASO, Texas — The 88th Texas State Legislature began at 12 p.m. CST Tuesday and…
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Border Network for Human Rights holds march for migrants Saturday morning
EL PASO, Texas– Ahead of President Biden’s visit to El Paso Sunday, the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) holds a press conference and a…
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Republican Kevin McCarthy fails to win speakership in sixth round of voting
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — House adjourns for 2nd day without a speaker after Kevin McCarthy fails to win enough Republican support. UPDATE:…
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