ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson to represent State Senate District 33. The seat was left vacant after former State Senator Nicholas Paul resigned in October 2025 citing health concerns. Wilson, a Republican from Ancho, served as county commissioner from 1997 to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. District 23 covers part of El Paso County, as well as parts of San Antonio, and most of the area in between. Find Trump’s complete endorsement message posted to Truth Social below: “Congressman Tony Gonzales is
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds has resigned. Reynolds tendered his resignation at the last County Commissioners meeting on December 9, 2025. Reynolds’ last day will be December 28, according to a county spokesperson. Reynolds was first elected county commissioner in 2018 and took office on January 1, 2019.
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VILLAGE OF VINTON, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Elections Department posted the unofficial results in the run-off election for mayor in the Village of Vinton. The incumbent, Rachel Quintana leads with 54 percent of the votes or 111 votes versus her opponent, Juvencia Rios Ontiveros with 94 votes or 45.85 percent of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A political fight and new election maps in Texas are settled – for now. Republicans in the state have successfully secured newly redistricted congressional seats for the 2026 primaries and general election, following a contested special session that saw democrats leave the state in an ultimately only temporary bid to
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Update (3:18 PM): A spokesperson for the City of El Paso provided ABC-7 with the following statement addressing AG Paxton’s financial transparency review: “The City of El Paso has always complied with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations related to its budgeting, tax rate adoption, and financial reporting. We take our responsibility to uphold transparency
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Turning Point USA, the organization found by Charlie Kirk, has seen a rise here in El Paso over the last few months. Two new chapters have been created since Kirk’s death in September after being shot at a college event in Utah. One at UTEP was created and one at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Women’s Intercultural Center in Anthony, New Mexico, is urging U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to upload a Spanish guide for the 2025 civics test. The center has helped legal residents apply for U.S. citizenship for over 32 years. The center claims it creates barriers for students preparing for
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by Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneDecember 8, 2025 Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Turning Point USA have launched a partnership to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every Texas high school campus. Abbott, Patrick and Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault revealed the initiative during a news conference at the
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Originally Published: 08 DEC 25 09:29 ET Updated: 08 DEC 25 15:47 ET By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — US Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed Monday to run for US Senate from Texas in 2026, according to a list posted by the state Democratic Party, entering the race on the same day that a potential rival,
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Update (5:20 PM): El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released the following statement on X. She calls the Supreme Court’s decision today “deeply disappointing.” Texas, your voice matters now more than ever. My full statement on the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the GOP’s racially gerrymandered Congressional maps⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ghFyJqOYCg— Veronica Escobar (@vgescobar) December 4, 2025
Continue Reading By Kaanita Iyer Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday that she will be resigning from office in January. She made the announcement in a post on social media just days after her public falling out with President Donald Trump. This story is breaking and will be updated.
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Update (6:10 PM): The U.S. Supreme Court just issued an order this evening staying the Western District of Texas panel’s decision, which was issued earlier this week. The panel’s decision stopped Texas from from using its new congressional district map. The U.S. Supreme Court also ordered that a response to AG Paxton’s appeal be filed
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Trump, Reagan judges clash over case bound for Supreme Court By Devin Dwyer November 20, 2025, 12:08 PM When a federal court Tuesday dropped its bombshell 160-page decision invalidating Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting effort as blatant racial gerrymandering, there was one big missing piece of the puzzle: a dissent. It turns out Trump-appointed Judge Jeffrey V. Brown,
Continue Reading SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KVIA) — In response to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Texas, Judge Orlando L. Garcia issued a preliminary injunction today requiring some public school districts in Texas to remove Ten Commandment displays by December 1. The injunction also prevents the districts from putting up new displays. The ACLU of Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In 2026, voters will be receiving a new version of the “I Voted” sticker designed by Eastwood High School 10th grader Novalie Leone Fortenbery. Fortenbery won the “I Voted” 2025 Sticker Design Contest. Coach Wally Hartley PK-8 School 4th grader Sophia Salas one first place in the “Future Voter” Sticker
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by Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneNovember 12, 2025 Texas lawmakers on Thursday will hold their first hearing to review speech on public universities after some reactions on campuses celebrating or mocking the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk drew ire from Republican leaders. Kirk was killed on Sept. 10 while speaking at a college in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative Joe Moody has filed to run for reelection. Moody, a Democrat, represents House District 78, which covers parts of Northeast El Paso, parts of West El Paso, and the Upper Valley. Moody’s team says that he is the longest-serving member of the El Paso state legislative delegation.
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today New Mexico Acting Governor Howie Morales signed House Bill 1, which provides New Mexican SNAP recipients with food assistance amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The bill will provide $20 million of state funds per week. New Mexico lawmakers were called back to a special session last week
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by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneNovember 7, 2025 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday he is committing $1 million from his campaign coffers to put chapters of Turning Point USA, the group founded by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, on every Texas college and high school campus. In a social media post, Patrick said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called the state legislature to a second Special Session this year. Starting November 10, lawmakers will be reconvening in Santa Fe to work on issues created by the ongoing government shutdown. In particular, the state will be looking to appropriate more state funds
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic State Representative Mary E. González is running for re-election to House District 75. In an announcement today, González’s team highlighted the state representative’s work on social equity, agriculture and education reforms, and her support of crime victims. González took office in 2013. She was raised in Clint and graduated
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Update (November 5, 2025): A spokesperson for the Gadsden Independent School District says voters approved the $75 million General Obligation Bond with 79% support last night. Update (8:20 PM): New election results are now coming in. Here are the latest results for the 17 Texas Propositions: Proposition 1: 68% for, 32% against Proposition 2: 66%
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See Prop. 50 vote counts and learn what the ballot measure will change. By Halle Troadec November 4, 2025, 9:00 PM Voters in California have approved Proposition 50, a ballot proposal to adopt a new congressional map that redraws five districts to be more Democratic-leaning, ABC News projects. Championed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott says that he will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving from New York City to Texas. The governor’s statement comes as Democrat Zohran Mamdani won the race to become New York City’s next mayor. Abbott posted on X on Monday morning about his intention to impose
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As many El Pasoans head to the polls to cast their votes, one key item on the ballot is Proposition 3 (SJR 5): Bail Reform. El Paso District Attorney James Montoya explained that under current Texas law, judges can only deny bail in very limited circumstances primarily in cases involving
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– It’s early voting time, Propositions 11 and 13 would increase homestead exemptions, from $100,000 to $140,000 for the average homeowner, and up to $200,000 for those 65 and older or disabled. The exemption reduces the value of a home that is taxed by local school districts. Increasing the homestead exemption would reduce
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An El Paso woman diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s is using her personal journey to raise awareness about a statewide health initiative. Esther Labib-Kiyarash was diagnosed in her 30s and has since become an advocate and social media voice for those living with neurological disorders. She’s now teaming up with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There are 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot for this upcoming election on November 4th. Among them is State Proposition 15, which would codify parental rights in the state. The official ballot language states this is “the constitutional amendment affirming that parents are the primary decision makers for their children.”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Early voting comes to an end on Oct. 31 as 17 state propositions, whether Socorro and Tornillo ISD can increase tax rates above what is allowed by law, and filling in local council seats for Socorro, Clint. and Village of Vinton. As of Thursday Oct. 30 only 17,481 people have cast their
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