First day of Texas early voting for the 2024 election breaks turnout records
By Steven Rosenbaum Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Early voting in Texas for the 2024 election…
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El Paso voting drops 31% from 2020 on 1st day for early ballots
by Robert Moore October 22, 2024 The first day of early voting for El Paso County’s general election drew 31% fewer voters than the record-setting…
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Analysis: El Paso’s potential 2024 electorate is getting older and more male
by Robert Moore October 22, 2024 El Paso’s potential voting pool for the 2024 election is slightly older and more male than the previous two…
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Colin Allred makes campaign stop in El Paso today
Update: Allred made two appearances in El Paso today. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congressman Colin Allred will make a campaign stop in El Paso today.…
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Ted Cruz and Colin Allred meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate race
Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred met for their only debate Tuesday night, trading attacks…
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Last day to register to vote in 2024 General Election is Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The last day to register to vote in the 2024 General Election is Monday, October 7, 2024. “Our office will continue to…
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What are El Paso County’s 5 bond propositions on November ballot?
El Paso County voters will be able to vote for or against five propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot that, if approved, would add amenities to county…
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10 candidates seek 4 Canutillo ISD school board seats
By Claudia Lorena Silva October 1, 2024 Ten candidates are facing off in the Nov. 5 election for four of the seven at-large seats on the Canutillo…
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Free speech or political intimidation? A jury says this Trump Train organizer crossed the line.
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Sept. 26, 2024 “Free speech or political intimidation? A jury says this Trump Train organizer crossed the line.” was…
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City of El Paso settles lawsuit filed by Chief Internal Auditor
Update: Enriquez tells ABC-7 that the case has been settled. After coming to an agreement, the city and Calderon’s legal team notified the judge’s…
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Gov. Abbott endorses Bill Hicks for El Paso District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is endorsing Bill Hicks to retain his position as the 34th Judicial District Attorney. Hicks is…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Exclusive interview with El Paso mayoral candidate Isabel Salcido
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Current City Rep and mayoral candidate Isabel Salcido has faced questions about her business and personal finances, debts,…
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City’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee deletes agenda items on audit reports discussions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee (FOAC) held a meeting on Tuesday, September 17, where they…
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ABC-7 Xtra: New City of El Paso fees that could impact your wallet
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a No-New-Revenue tax rate last month, meaning the average homeowner would pay a similar amount…
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El Paso County approves FY 2025 budget, No New Revenue tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a $584.5 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The…
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Mayoral candidate city Rep. Isabel Salcido loaned her campaign $100,000 after defaulting on six-figure business loan
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersSeptember 10, 2024 As city Rep. Isabel Salcido gears up for her Nov. 5 mayoral race, she loaned her campaign…
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Rick Perry to serve as senior advisor to Texas Speaker of the House
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Former Texas Governor Rick Perry will serve as volunteer senior advisor to Texas Speaker of the House Dad Phelan until the…
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Texas Attorney General sues Bexar County over mailing voter registration forms, Congresswoman Escobar to discuss later today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an ongoing effort to monitor what he calls “Election Integrity”, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Bexar County…
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LULAC speaking in El Paso on Texas A.G. Paxton and ‘voter suppression’
Update: Just after 2 p.m. today, El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced that she and other representatives of the Texas Democratic…
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State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune Aug. 30, 2024 “State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”” was first…
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Over 35,000 voters removed from local election rolls in recent years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Election Department has removed 35,854 people from the local voter rolls in the last few years, based on…
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LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as “intimidation”
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2024 “LULAC condemns Paxton’s election fraud raids as “intimidation”” was first published by The Texas…
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Texas Latino leaders label voter fraud investigation “nonsense,” call for federal, state reviews
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 26, 2024 “Texas Latino leaders label voter fraud investigation “nonsense,” call for federal, state…
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An El Pasoan’s journey from the Trump White House to Democratic National Convention speaker
by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersAugust 20, 2024 At this time four years ago, El Paso native Olivia Troye had just left the Trump White House over…
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Texas Attorney General investigating organizations ‘illegally registering non-citizens to vote’
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he is launching an investigation into “reports that organizations in Texas are…
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El Paso City Council approves new budget and no-new-revenue tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced the adoption of its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, along with the approval of a No-New-Revenue tax…
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Dionne Mack selected to be El Paso’s next city manager
Update: City Council voted 6-2 to make Mack the next city manager. Dionne Mack, who already worked for the City as Deputy City Manager for Quality of…
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Watch: El Paso city manager candidates Q & A
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained the interviews of the four finalists for City Manager through an open records request. Baker Tilly conducted…
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