AG Paxton files lawsuit to declare 13 Democratic seats vacant, none in El Paso area
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit in the Texas Supreme Court to declare 13 Texas House seats vacant amid the…
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State Rep. Claudia Ordaz claims DPS officers looked for her at a relative’s house, says she was excused from chamber for health reason
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State Representative Claudia Ordaz says that a DPS officer showed up to a family member’s house looking for her, despite…
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Texas AG, House Speaker trying to get absent Democrats arrested in Illinois
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows are taking legal action to enforce the warrants…
Continue Reading AG Ken Paxton investigating Texas Majority PAC for financially helping Democrats leave Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Texas Majority PAC (TMP), which is supported by billionaire George Soros,…
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FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says
Cornyn expressed his gratitude for FBI Director Kash Patel’s prompt response. By Brittany Shepherd and Isabella Murray August 7, 2025, 8:56 AM Sen.…
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Texas Gov. Abbott claims FBI is going to search for Texas House Democrats
The House special session is set to meet again Friday to attempt a third quorum. By Brittany Shepherd, Oren Oppenheim, and Jon Haworth August 6,…
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Texas AG investigating Beto O’Rourke’s group for allegedly giving money to absent Democrats
Update (2:26 PM): Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now investigating Beto O’Rourke’s organization Powered by People for financially assisting…
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Texas Democrats staying in Illinois evacuated over bomb threat
Authorities say no device was found and an investigation is ongoing. By Brittany Shepherd August 6, 2025, 10:26 AM Texas Democrats staying in…
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state” was…
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Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats” was…
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Beto O’Rourke’s political group is a top funder for Texas Democrats’ exodus to block GOP congressional map
By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Beto O’Rourke’s political group is a top funder for Texas Democrats’ exodus to block GOP…
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State Rep. Vince Perez, one of the Democrats who left Texas amid the redistricting fight, speaks out
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — State Representative Vince Perez, one of the Texas Democrats who left the state amid the congressional redistricting fight,…
Continue Reading Representative Joe Moody stays in Austin amid redistricting talks, Claudia Ordaz excused due to personal health matter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas House Representative Joe Moody is staying in Austin as many of his Democratic colleagues have left the in protest of…
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Gov. Abbott orders Texas Rangers to investigate absent Democrats for potential bribery violations
Update (4:29 PM): Texas Governor Greg Abbott is now ordering the Texas Rangers to investigate those State House Democrats who left the state amid the…
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El Paso’s Joe Moody staying at Capitol, not joining other House Democrats in fleeing state to block GOP redistricting plan
by Robert Moore August 4, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. El Paso state Rep. Joe…
Continue Reading Borderland lawmakers speak on proposed Texas redistricting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative for District 77 Vince Perez held a news conference in El Paso today where he spoke against the…
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Texas redistricting plan would move Fort Bliss out of El Paso’s main congressional district
by Robert Moore July 30, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. A proposed redistricting…
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Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats
By Gabby Birenbaum and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2025 “Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up…
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“Lift Up New Mexico”- Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland joins ABC’7’s Marcel Clarke to discuss issues impacting New Mexico
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and current candidate for New Mexico Governor, Deb Haaland, visited KVIA’s studio today while traveling across…
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New Mexico is now automatically registering eligible voters
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Starting today, New Mexico will automatically register eligible voters when they complete a driver’s transaction with…
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Gov. Abbott signs bill prohibiting students from using cell phones in Texas schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, which requires public schools in Texas to adopt policies prohibiting…
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders special legislative session after vetoing 26 bills
By Hayden Betts, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott orders special legislative session after vetoing 26 bills” was first published by…
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Congresswoman Escobar says her name was on list of targets compiled by man accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar just released a statement on Vance Boelter, the man accused shooting Democratic…
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$140M bond on the November ballot for Doña Ana County voters
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Voters in Doña Ana County will see a funding proposal on the November 4 ballot: a $140 million General Obligation…
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Trump DOJ and Texas settle to block use of law giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition rates
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department and the state of Texas settled a lawsuit Wednesday, blocking the state from offering…
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The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.
By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2025 “The 2025 regular Texas legislative session is over. Here’s what lawmakers did.” was first…
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Mexico holds first judicial election, reports low turnout
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico held its first judicial election in history Sunday, in which voters elected members of the federal and state…
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Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announces run for governor
Watch the announcement below: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– According to paperwork filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, former Las Cruces…
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Your Voice, Your Vote: 3% of eligible registered voters cast ballots
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Saturday, May 3 was Election Day for the May 2025 Uniform Election. Voters were able to cast their ballots in several races…
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May 2025 Uniform Election Results
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