Maj. Gen. Henry S. Dixon to take command of Joint Task Force North on Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Army Major General Henry S. Dixon will take command of Joint Task Force North in a ceremony on Fort Bliss Monday. U.S.…
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How Texas is spending federal infrastructure dollars
Truck Parking Club used White House data to analyze how Texas is spending federal infrastructure dollars to invest in its communities.…
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Woman dies in Lower Valley crash
UPDATE: El Paso Police say a 64-year-old woman was ejected from the vehicle she was driving after a hit-and-run crash on the 5300 block of North Loop…
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Horizon High School holding memorial service for beloved teacher
HORIZON, Texas (KVIA) — Clint ISD is hosting a memorial service for beloved Horizon High School teacher Mario Ruben Tafoya. Tafoya died last month…
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Counties in Texas where landslides pose the greatest threat
Truck Parking Club mapped Geological Survey data to see which Texas counties have the most land area at risk of landslides and detailed their impact.…
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Movies and TV shows casting in Texas
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in…
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Cities with the most UFO sightings in Texas
Stacker compiled a ranking of cities with the most UFO sightings in Texas using data from the National UFO Reporting…
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Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in Texas
Stacker analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify the most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in…
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First locally acquired case of dengue fever reported in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Cameron County resident is the first locally acquired case of dengue fever in Texas this year. “It has been a highly…
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State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Nov. 19, 2024 “State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum” was first published by The Texas…
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West Texas administrator pleads guilty to stealing $300,000 in school funds
VALENTINE, Texas (KVIA) — A former West Texas school district employee pleaded guilty to fraud charges today. 43-year-old Marfa resident Ernesto…
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How enrollment of students with disabilities compares in Texas
AccessiBe used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to explore enrollment of students with disabilities in…
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Lonely road: The counties in Texas where people drive to work alone the most
Truck Parking Club used Census Bureau data to analyze Texas drive-alone…
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Sergio Martinez to fill Blanca Trout’s Canutillo ISD Board position
Update (November 20, 2024): Sergio Martinez will fill the position. CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Former Canutillo ISD Board member Blanca Trout, who…
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Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ education board on Tuesday advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would…
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UTEP engineering leaders depart in wake of NSF grant suspension
by Daniel Perez November 19, 2024 Jack Chessa has stepped down as chair of the University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Aerospace and…
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Ascarate Lake to be stocked with rainbow trout this winter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Christmas is coming early for El Pasoans who love to fish. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says it will bring 6,000…
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces new Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas initiative
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick just announced his new major legislative initiative in the Texas Senate, the Dementia Prevention…
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Texas Supreme Court clears way for new execution date for Robert Roberson in 2-year-old daughter’s death
Originally Published: 15 NOV 24 10:59 ET Updated: 15 NOV 24 11:33 ET By Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday denied a…
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Amber Alert: Child abducted in Athens, Texas
ATHENS, Texas (KVIA) — Texas officials put out an Amber Alert for an abducted child in Athens, Texas, a town an hour and a half southwest of Dallas.…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Battling a pesky pest – Socorro’s Red Flour Beetle infestation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the past three months, residents of Socorro have been battling a pesky pest -an infestation of the red flour beetle.…
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Socorro residents see decrease in Red flour beetle infestation
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro residents are now starting to see relief from the Red Flour Beetle infestation. Some report seeing a steep…
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Texas AG secures $83 million from Kroger in opioid settlement
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton just secured a $83 million statewide settlement with Kroger, the chain that owns…
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How Texas' decreasing gasoline sales compare nationwide
Truck Parking Club used data from the Energy Information Administration to analyze Texas gas consumption over time and compare it to other…
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Governor Abbott prohibits university tuition increases in Texas for two years
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Texas colleges and universities today prohibiting them from increasing tuition in…
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Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion, immigration and education in first bills for the 2025 session
By Pooja Salhotra and Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 12, 2024 “Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion, immigration and…
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15 Texas restaurants honored with one-MICHELIN-star status
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — MICHELIN just handed out its first stars to Texas restaurants. 15 Texas eateries received one-MICHELIN-Star status, and two…
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Golden retriever attacked by two other dogs in Fabens
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — A golden retriever was attacked by two other dogs in Fabens and is now in the care of a local animal rescue. According to a…
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Distracted driving dangers and tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Distracted drivers makes the borderland roadways dangerous to everyone around them. Their carelessness significantly…
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