Texas Republicans pass bills targeting elections administrators in Houston-area county
(CNN) — Texas Republicans have approved a pair of bills targeting the elections process in Harris County, the state’s largest and home to…
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Ken Paxton updates: Texas House impeachment vote will be an intra-GOP showdown
AUSTIN, Texas (The Texas Tribune) — The Texas House intends to take up a resolution to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton at 1 p.m.…
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Mayor Leeser: Auditor felt ‘pressured’ to ‘change his report’ on taxpayer-funded gas card audit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser said in an exclusive interview with ABC-7 on Friday that the city’s chief internal auditor felt…
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A bill that would have required Texas public schools to display the Ten Commandments has failed
(CNN) — The Republican-controlled Texas State House failed to advance a controversial bill on Tuesday that would have required public schools to…
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Bill banning puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids sent to Texas governor
Texas is on the brink of banning transgender minors from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, treatments that leading medical groups say…
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions” was…
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Judge’s order could have overcrowding implications at CBP facilities in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Late Thursday evening a Florida federal judge blocked the federal government from releasing migrants that have been…
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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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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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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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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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