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El Paso’s plan to build natural gas power plant for massive data center kicks up opposition

by Inside Climate News, The Texas TribuneJanuary 26, 2026 This story is published in partnership with Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for the ICN newsletter here. EL PASO — In October 2025, local officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a 1-gigawatt, $1.5 billion data

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UTEP researchers aim to make AI voices sound warm and more natural

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A team of researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso has uncovered findings that could change how people interact with artificial intelligence, particularly through voice-based systems. The research suggests that AI speech does not currently reflect how people naturally speak. In everyday conversation, humans often articulate words less precisely

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TSA rolling out ConfirmID February 1 for those without Real ID

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For air travelers without a Real ID, you will have to pay extra at the airport — including at El Paso International Airport. TSA is rolling out ConfirmID nationwide at airport security checkpoints beginning February 1, 2026. ConfirmID provides an optional identity verification process for travelers without a Real ID. TSA officials say the fee is $45. “We’re going

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El Paso Electric proposes $473 million gas plant to power Meta data center operations

The utility must secure state regulatory permission before moving forward with the Meta-backed power plant. by Elida S. Perez January 18, 2026 EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Electric is seeking state approval to build a new natural gas-powered electric plant to support Meta Platform’s future data center needs – a move that is raising

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El Paso expands rabies prevention efforts through new wildlife vaccination partnership

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Texas Department of State Health Services is expanding rabies prevention efforts in the El Paso area by partnering with local agencies to strengthen protection for wildlife, pets and residents. State health officials have conducted oral rabies vaccination campaigns in the region for years, but this year El Paso Animal Services

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