El Paso City Council to conduct final interviews for city manager position
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is set to conduct final interviews today with the four finalists for the City Manager position, with a…
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar to serve as a nightly co-chair for Democratic National Convention
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar will serve as one of the nightly leaders for this week’s Democratic National Convention…
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Rep. Isabel Salcido files to run for El Paso mayor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rep. Isabel Salcido filed to run for El Paso mayor today. That is according to online records. Salcido represents District…
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El Paso Mayor Leeser discusses city manager selection process
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser is set to hold a news conference Thursday to discuss the city manager selection process,…
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El Paso County elected officials, most staff won’t likely see pay raises next fiscal year
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersAugust 14, 2024 The majority of El Paso County staff and elected officials – including commissioners and the…
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El Paso city councilor seeks to transfer unspent discretionary funds back to general fund
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include Rep. Chris Canales’ response to ABC-7. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City…
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Watch Live: El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser endorses Brian Kennedy in mayoral race
Update: El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser announced his endorsement of Kennedy in the mayoral race. Mayor Leeser says he’s endorsing Brian Kennedy because…
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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar stands firm behind Biden presidential campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is standing firm behind Biden and his presidential reelection campaign. ABC-7 asked Escobar…
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Texas sending law enforcement personnel to RNC following Trump assassination attempt
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott has deployed law enforcement personnel from several local Texas agencies to support safety measures at…
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El Paso Democratic convention delegates say they’re sticking with Biden in 2024 election
by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersJuly 11, 2024 El Paso’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention want President Joe Biden to continue his…
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El Paso City Representative Brian Kennedy announces mayoral run
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Brian Kennedy, El Paso city representative for District 1, announced he is officially running for El Paso mayor in…
Continue Reading Lloyd Doggett becomes first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw
Originally Published: 02 JUL 24 13:07 ET Updated: 02 JUL 24 21:48 ET By Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of…
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$900,000 will be going to El Paso County Equitable Mobility Plan from Biden-Harris administration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Biden-Harris Administration announced that $900,000 will be going towards El Paso County’s Equitable Mobility Plan,…
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Deanna Maldonado-Rocha announces candidacy for El Paso City Rep. District 3
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deanna Maldonado-Rocha is running for City Representative in District 3 this November. Maldonado-Rocha says her priorities…
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Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
by Texas Tribune, El Paso MattersJune 6, 2024 By Renzo Downey / The Texas Tribune YouTuber Brandon Herrera will request a recount Friday in his…
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Texas Democratic Convention happening in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– June 6th kicked off the 2024 Texas Democratic Convention. Thousands gathered in El Paso rallying together in hopes of a big…
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Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary
By SEAN MURPHY and ANDREW DEMILLO Associated Press A Texas Democratic lawmaker who broke with her party by supporting a ban on gender-affirming care…
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Vince Perez wins State Rep. District 77, Oscar Ugarte leads El Paso Sheriff primary
Update: ABC-7 is projecting that Vince Perez will win Tuesday’s primary runoff election for the Texas House of Representatives District 77 race. He…
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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan wins GOP primary runoff, fending off challenger backed by Trump
BY  JIM VERTUNO Updated 9:46 PM MDT, May 28, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan won his primary runoff Tuesday…
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May 2024 Primary Run Off Election, early voting starts today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Early voting for the May 2024 Primary Run Off Election starts today. El Paso voters will decide which candidates will advance…
Continue Reading Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says
Originally Published: 03 MAY 24 11:34 ET Updated: 03 MAY 24 19:13 ET By Haley Talbot and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) –…
Continue Reading May 2024 Uniform Election: What you need to know
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — On Saturday, many of you will have a chance to vote on the uniform election, which includes bonds that could increase…
Continue Reading Justice Department expected to announce indictment against Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
Originally Published: 03 MAY 24 11:34 ET Updated: 03 MAY 24 11:56 ET By Haley Talbot and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The…
Continue Reading Supreme Court declines to block enforcement of age-verification requirements for porn sites
Originally Published: 30 APR 24 12:16 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Texas to…
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Audit reveals more “excessive” gas card usage from city representatives in 2020, 2021
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Financial Oversight & Audit Committee (FOAC) has released previously unseen reports regarding tax-payer funded…
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Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their gender identity
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2024 “Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their…
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Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on UT-Austin campus
By Sneha Dey and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2024 “Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters on UT-Austin campus” was first published…
Continue Reading Texas appeals court sides with Sidney Powell, rejecting attorney discipline over her Trump election lawsuits
Originally Published: 22 APR 24 13:44 ET By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — An appeals court in Texas ruled in favor of Sidney Powell last week,…
Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton settles felony fraud investigation, avoiding trial and ending yearslong legal saga
Originally Published: 26 MAR 24 15:43 ET By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday struck a deal with…
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El Paso Zoological Society audit report breakdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following the city’s decision to not renew the licensing agreement with the El Paso Zoological Society, the society was…
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