El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar launches reelection bid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is officially running for reelection. The El Paso representative launched the bid with a…
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As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for construction workers will soon be nullified
By Francisco Uranga and Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune June 16, 2023 “As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for construction workers…
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Joe Moody passes on El Paso DA race to seek re-election to Texas House
by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersJune 26, 2023 State Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, is running for re-election instead of district attorney. Moody, 42,…
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James Montoya launches bid for El Paso District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — James Montoya is once again launching a bid to become El Paso’s District Attorney. The former prosecutor under former DA…
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Sarah McBride announces bid to become first transgender member of Congress
Originally Published: 26 JUN 23 14:31 ET By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — State Sen. Sarah McBride announced on Monday her bid for…
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Janet Yellen told bank CEOs more mergers may be necessary, sources say
New York (CNN) — During Thursday’s meeting with the CEOs of large banks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told executives that more bank mergers…
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New York Congressman George Santos visiting El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New York Congressman George Santos is visiting El Paso on Monday. According to a statement from the House of…
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Ford agrees to $9.2 billion US government loan
New York (CNN) — Ford and its South Korean battery manufacturing partner SK On have agreed to a loan of $9.2 billion from the US Department of…
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Former El Paso congressman Will Hurd, a Trump critic, announces 2024 Republican presidential campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a onetime CIA officer and fierce critic of Donald Trump, announced on Thursday that he’s…
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Tommy Gonzalez to get nearly $900K to leave position as El Paso city manager
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersJune 20, 2023 City Manager Tommy Gonzalez will get an approximately $890,000 payout as his severance package after…
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Wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton says she’ll participate in impeachment proceedings in capacity as state senator
(CNN) — The wife of embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday she will “carry out (her) duties” as a state senator and…
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Texas Sen. Angela Paxton says she will ‘carry out my duties’ in husband’s impeachment trial
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton said Monday she will “carry out my duties” ahead of the historic impeachment trial of her…
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Blinken meets China’s Xi Jinping in final day of high-stakes Beijing visit aimed at cooling simmering tensions
Beijing (CNN) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and top American diplomat Antony Blinken met in Beijing on Monday, in a potentially crucial step toward…
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Texas governor signs bill placing limits on transgender athletes in college sports
(CNN) — Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law Thursday barring transgender college athletes in the state from competing in…
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Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients
By Olivia Alafriz, The Texas Tribune June 15, 2023 “Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients” was first…
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Biden to announce Live Nation and Ticketmaster will allow consumers to see all fees up front
(CNN) — President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that entertainment giant Live Nation (LYV) and ticketing behemoth Ticketmaster have pledged to…
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Migrants bused from Texas to Los Angeles in move mayor calls ‘despicable stunt’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A group of migrants who arrived by bus in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday were sent from Texas in a move the city’s mayor…
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Watch: Donald Trump and aide set to appear for arraignment Tuesday afternoon
(CNN) — For the first time in US history, a former president will appear in federal court to face criminal charges as the Justice…
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What to know about Trump’s court appearance
(CNN) — Donald Trump will appear in a federal courthouse in Miami Tuesday afternoon for an unprecedented and historic court appearance as the…
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City Reps. Hernandez, Rodriguez drum up largest fuel card bills; spending policies, oversight long lacking
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso Matters June 11, 2023 Former city Rep. Claudia Rodriguez filled up her gas tank in Carlsbad, New Mexico, during the Fourth…
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Silvio Berlusconi, Italy’s former showman leader, battled a string of scandals to dominate politics for decades
Rome (CNN) — Silvio Berlusconi, the flamboyant billionaire and former Italian prime minister who once described himself as the “Jesus Christ of…
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Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2023 “Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke” was first published by…
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Texas governor signs border legislation setting up flotation barriers along Rio Grande
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed what his office describes as critical border security legislation. This comes…
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El Paso’s internal auditor reviewed convenience store security videos during gas card investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city’s chief internal auditor released his report on fuel card usage by members of city council and the mayor for the…
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El Paso City attorney believes there is a law enforcement investigation into taxpayer-funded gas cards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the City’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee meeting Wednesday, ABC-7 learned from City Attorney Karla Nieman…
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El Pasoan invited to Vice President’s residence for special event
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Vice President Kamala Harris invited El Pasoan Cynthia Boyar Trejo to a reception at her residence in Washington, D.C. The…
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Federal prosecutors using a second grand jury in Florida as part of Trump classified documents probe
(CNN) — A grand jury based in southern Florida has heard testimony from multiple witnesses in recent weeks as part of the federal investigation…
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El Paso Rep. Hernandez accounts for 40% of taxpayer-funded gas purchases in 2023, audit says usage “appears excessive”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez accounted for nearly 40% of the gasoline purchased using…
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Governor signs public safety bill at Texas capitol
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill that aims to improve public safety. Lawmakers passed the bill during the 88th…
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