Texas food trucks need statewide license starting July 1
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Instead of paying individually for a permit in every city they wanted to serve, Texas food truck owners have another option…
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Raiz Federal Credit Union celebrates 90 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raiz Federal Credit Union celebrated its 90th anniversary Friday. “Being local for over 90 years and impacting so many…
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Ysleta ISD says residents that homeowners’ taxes won’t rise with new rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you live in the Lower Valley, East or Far Northeast El Paso, a new proposition will be on your ballot this November.On…
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EPCC mobile food pantry dates for summer, fall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College announced its summer and fall food pantry schedule. EPCC partnered with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger…
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How much a local move costs in 22 US metro areas
Imagine a move, and you probably picture the big one: a truck packed to the ceiling, a long drive, a new city. It makes for good movies, but…
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El Paso Mission Trail small businesses to receive marketing, growth support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Small businesses along the Mission Trail could benefit from new funding through federal funding. The mission trail connects…
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Voters to decide on Ysleta ISD tax rate that would have little to no impact on most homeowners
by Claudia Lorena Silva The Ysleta Independent School District is asking voters to allow it to raise its tax rate beyond what is allowed by the…
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Someone in Illinois just won $1 billion in Powerball — and we may never know who
By Avni Trivedi, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A winning ticket for Wednesday night’s $1.04 billion Powerball drawing was sold in Illinois,…
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EPCC conference connects regional businesses, contractors with government agencies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Businesses and contractors wanting to contract with government agencies had the opportunity to connect at El Paso Community…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office budget faces possible $2.5 million shortfall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office could face a $2.5 million budget shortfall by the end of the fiscal year. El Paso County…
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El Paso County Commissioners Court holds public hearing on budget, tax increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday morning, El Paso County commissioners started budget hearings for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposed budget could…
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‘It is truly about trust:’ EPISD votes unanimously to postpone bond election to May 2027
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to postpone voting on $480 million of…
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ICE will no longer use Socorro warehouses, scraps detention center plans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced that some Socorro, Texas, warehouses purchased by the Department…
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El Paso Circle K stores offering up to 40¢ off per gallon of gas Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Circle K is bringing back a fuel discount to its pumps Thursday. Inner Circle Members can get up to 40 cents off each gallon…
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New utility trucks arrive to keep El Paso County cleaner amid illegal dumping, flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County revealed new rural utility trucks Tuesday. U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar’s Fiscal Year 2024 Community…
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El Paso ISD school board to vote on up to $480 million bond election
by Claudia Lorena Silva The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees will decide Tuesday whether to call for nearly half a billion…
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President Trump announces over $100 million investments in mining schools, including UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Department of War announced more than $180 million has been invested into schools of mines and metallurgy.…
Continue Reading El Paso ISD appoints temporary District 6, 7 board trustees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed temporary board trustees for both District 6 and 7, as they were sworn…
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City of El Paso launches program for homeowners to explore solar energy costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso launched a free program to help homeowners look into solar energy and possibly save on installation…
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Texas’ tax-free holiday is this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies in Texas during the state’s sales tax holiday on Aug. 7-9. State law…
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Canutillo ISD compensation program expands for teachers in fine arts, language, career education
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District on Thursday announced its teachers have the opportunity to earn thousands of…
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“Why the high desert of El Paso?” Northeast residents vent frustrations over Meta data center, utilities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Northeast El Paso has been at the center of the city’s biggest developments, including a planned Meta data center and…
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Abbott announces proposed policies to boost housing supply in Texas during Socorro visit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During a campaign visit to the El Paso area Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced two new policy proposals about…
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Small Texas law firm set to receive $150M contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children
By Laura Romero The Trump administration is set to award a multimillion-dollar contract to a small Texas law firm to provide legal representation for…
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Texas Society of Architects conference returning to El Paso in 2027
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Destination El Paso, in partnership with the city, annouced Tuesday night that the 2027 Texas Society of Architects Annual…
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Proposed 2027 budget would increase City property tax revenue nearly 8%
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -– El Paso’s proposed $1.407 billion fiscal year 2027 budget is accompanied by a property tax rate that would generate about…
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El Paso County’s preliminary budget boosts pay, raises taxes
by Elida S. Perez The El Paso County Commissioners Court is considering a preliminary $542 million general fund budget for the next fiscal year that…
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City Council votes in favor of next steps on political campaign bill policy
UPDATE: City council voted unanimously to approve the draft policy recommendations made by city staff. They will now create an ordinance to come…
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El Paso City Council unanimously approves funding to help Welcome Center continue operations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso City Council unanimously approved funding to continue operations at the Welcome Center for the…
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Gov. Abbott to speak about housing affordability in Socorro Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will meet with families in the El Paso area to discuss a new housing affordability…
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