Bill to modernize UTEP Student Union clears state senate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A bill to modernize UTEP’s student union is one step closer to becoming law. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 28-53,…
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Canutillo ISD Board discussing budget amendments for next school year
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees is meeting to approve budget amendments for the upcoming…
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It’s “Texas Time”: Legislature OKs permanent daylight saving time, but Congress must also act
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2025 “It’s “Texas Time”: Legislature OKs permanent daylight saving time, but Congress must also…
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Socorro ISD board reverses course, brings back 7 staff contracts
Update: Socorro ISD approved more teacher and administrative contracts for the upcoming school year. This comes just weeks after the district voted…
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Canutillo ISD seeking interim superintendent candidates
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees is seeking names of candidates interested in serving as interim superintendent of schools…
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Canutillo ISD decides not to renew 11 staff contracts
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the Canutillo Independent School District confirmed to ABC-7 that the Board of Trustees voted to not…
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County buses will no longer stop in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting July 1, 2025, El Paso County buses will no longer stop in Socorro. According to the El Paso Transportation…
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Texas man sues Whataburger over onions
HOUSTON, Texas (KVIA) — A Houston man is suing Whataburger for allegedly putting onions on his burger after requesting no onions on his food. Demery…
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Towing company sued over Transmountain crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. Truck Crash & Injury Attorneys has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Alfredo Sifuentes,…
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Anthony ISD installs new surveillance system
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony Independent School District is installing new security systems with some advanced features. The new installations…
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District, County Attorneys from Travis, El Paso counties announce lawsuit against Texas Attorney General
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Travis County Attorney Delia Garza and El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez announced a lawsuit against the Office of…
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Canutillo ISD Superintendent Pedro Galaviz to retire; board meeting moved to May 20
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersMay 14, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free.…
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Mother allegedly buys ammunition, tactical gear for son’s planned ‘mass targeted violence’ at middle school: Officials
A Texas mother has been arrested and charged for allegedly buying ammunition and tactical gear for her son’s planned “mass targeted violence” at his…
Continue Reading Canutillo ISD budget deficit meeting cancelled
Update: The meeting was cancelled as there were not enough members present. CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Board of Trustees for the Canutillo…
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Ysleta ISD offers $5,000 resignation incentive for up to 400 teachers, administrators
by Claudia Lorena Silva May 9, 2025 The Ysleta Independent School District is offering teachers, counselors and administrators a $5,000 incentive to…
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Why college could get more expensive for undocumented students in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Senate’s K-16 committee voted 9-2 to bring Texas Senate bill 1798 to the Senate floor for a full vote. The bill would…
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DEA brings first ever fentanyl murder charges in West Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eric Robles was indicted on Texas state charges of Murder and Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in Penalty…
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Fired state employees breached the personal data of 33,529 more Texans
By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune April 30, 2025 “Fired state employees breached the personal data of 33,529 more Texans” was first published by…
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Lower Valley pecan shell drop off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today, is the last day for Socorro and Mission Valley residents to drop off their pecan shells. The pecan shells are the…
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Construction on the Pellicano Widening Project may soon resume
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly 3 years after the Pellicano Widening Project was supposed to be completed, the 3 mile stretch of road between Loop…
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Mexico, U.S. reach deal over Rio Grande water sharing treaty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of State, along with the Mexican federal government, announced they reached an agreement that involves…
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Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2025 “Abbott signs first bill of session into law, creating a Texas DOGE” was first published by The Texas…
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Mother, son charged with illegal dumping in Homestead Meadows
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested a mother and son accused of illegal dumping in Homestead Meadows. The pair were…
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Texas Lottery executive director resigns as lawmakers’ scrutiny mounts
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2025 “Texas Lottery executive director resigns as lawmakers’ scrutiny mounts” was first published by…
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Two arrested after children found with multiple illicit drugs in their systems
WESTWAY, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested two people after a domestic violence call on Southwood Road in Westway. Deputies…
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800,000 gallons of wastewater spill in Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant experienced a wastewater main break last night. The plant is located at…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you ready for the REAL ID deadline?
A hard deadline for getting a REAL ID has arrived after years of delays. Starting next month, people without a REAL ID-compliant form of…
Continue Reading Texas House taking up voucher vote
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Texas House is expected to vote today on a bill (Senate Bill 2) to create a $1 billion private school voucher program. It…
Continue Reading REAL ID deadline looms for domestic flyers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Travelers have missed the deadline to get a REAL ID ahead of a May 7 change to flying regulations. However, the sooner people…
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Voucher vote updates: House Republicans hear from Trump and Abbott
By Jaden Edison and Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2025 “Voucher vote updates: House Republicans hear from Trump and Abbott” was first…
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