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Best public middle schools in Texas

August 19, 2025 10:58 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in Texas using data from…

Lawsuit settled in 2022 shooting death of a migrant in West Texas, but no criminal charges filed yet

August 19, 2025 1:08 PM Texas Tribune

By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Aug. 19, 2025 “Lawsuit settled in 2022 shooting death of a migrant in West Texas, but no criminal charges…

Car insurance rates in Texas August 2025

August 18, 2025 10:58 PM Stacker

Way compiled statistics on car insurance in…

Speaking Rock to reopen on Friday after mourning for beloved Cacique Jose Sierra Sr.

August 18, 2025 6:08 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Speaking Rock will reopen on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 9 AM. The entertainment center and all Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo…

El Paso County Commissioners holds moment of silence for Cacique José Sierra Sr.

August 18, 2025 5:23 PM Joseph Montero

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During a County Commissioners Court meeting El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego had a few words for the passing of…

Texas Tech University System, FBI partner to improve national security.

August 18, 2025 3:21 PM Joseph Montero

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI and the Texas Tech University System have entered into a landmark Cooperative Research and Development Agreement…

Almost 70 pounds of meth seized at the Paso del Norte border crossing

August 18, 2025 3:10 PM Avery Wendell

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 69.75 pounds of methamphetamine on Aug. 13. CBP officials say one of its…

Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas

August 18, 2025 2:48 PM ABC News

The outbreak led to the deaths of two school-aged children. By Youri Benadjaoud August 18, 2025, 1:31 PM A measles outbreak in Texas that infected…

Texas debuting new driver license, identification card design

August 18, 2025 1:53 PM KVIA ABC-7

AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is debuting a new driver license and identification card design. DPS officials…

Hundreds without water in Northeast El Paso

August 18, 2025 6:27 AM Isabel Garcia

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds are without water service in Northeast El Paso, according to the El Paso Water Outage map. The utility says it is…

Bishop Mark Seitz offers condolences on Cacique Jose Sierra’s death

August 16, 2025 10:33 AM Yvonne Suarez, Tyaun Marshburn

UPDATE: “I am saddened to hear of the loss of the Cacique and a very dear Friend, Chief Sierra. His commitment to his faith along to his unwavering…

Family of fallen ‘Texas hero’ awarded $45.6 million

August 13, 2025 1:33 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A U.S. District Judge awarded the family of fallen Texas DPS Special Agent Anthony Salas $45.6 million. The family brought a…

Socorro man sentenced to 15 years in prison for crime sprees

August 13, 2025 10:06 AM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Armando Bejarano, 39, received a 15-year state prison sentence after carrying out “multiple crime sprees over several…

2 dead in shooting at Target in Austin, suspect detained: Police

August 11, 2025 2:50 PM ABC News

The circumstances surrounding the shooting aren’t clear. By ABC News August 11, 2025, 2:38 PM Two people are dead following a shooting at a Target…

Senator Cornyn visits Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss

August 11, 2025 2:59 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

Watch Senator John Cornyn’s visit to Fort Bliss below: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is visiting the new U.S. Immigration…

The Texas redistricting showdown reaches a critical moment

August 8, 2025 4:24 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 08 AUG 25 05:00 ET By Arlette Saenz, Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) — The next flashpoint in the redistricting standoff…

Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state

August 5, 2025 6:18 PM Texas Tribune

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…

Texas lawmakers propose replacing STAAR exam with three shorter tests

August 4, 2025 5:34 PM Texas Tribune

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “Texas lawmakers propose replacing STAAR exam with three shorter tests” was first published by The Texas…

Showdown in Texas as Abbott threatens Democrats who fled in protest of redistricting

August 4, 2025 10:12 AM ABC News, Paul Schulz

A showdown is unfolding in Texas as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to remove Democrats who have fled the state in protest of Republican-led…

Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on GOP-drawn congressional map

August 4, 2025 4:24 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 03 AUG 25 17:08 ET Updated: 04 AUG 25 01:28 ET By Steve Contorno, Aileen Graef, Ed Lavandera, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Texas…

Borderland lawmakers speak on proposed Texas redistricting

August 1, 2025 3:16 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

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…

Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats

July 30, 2025 11:24 AM Texas Tribune, Rishi Oza

By Gabby Birenbaum and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2025 “Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up…