In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills” was first…
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Virtual American Idol auditions coming to Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — American Idol is holding virtual auditions in Texas. Thursday, August 28, 2025 singers from the Lone Star State will have…
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Hottest months in Texas since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest months in Texas since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental…
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott adds more items to the Special Session #2 Agenda
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he added three items to the Special Session #2 Agenda. Those items include: Legislation to…
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County unveils plan for new Pan American Speedway in North Fabens
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The county unveiled its plan for a new motorsport entertainment venue in North Fabens today. County officials say the Pan…
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‘Alyssa’s Law’ just took effect in Texas. Here’s how it impacts your child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Alyssa’s Law,” also known as Senate Bill 838, takes affect this school year for Texas schools. The legislation requires…
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Funeral services for Cacique Jose Sierra Sr. announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo is honoring the life of Cacique Jose Sierra Sr. through a series of events next week. Sierra, who…
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Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in 11 school districts
By Jaden Edison, Eleanor Klibanoff and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2025 “Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments…
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Texas GOP nears vote on new maps as Democrats stage protest in state House
Originally Published: 20 AUG 25 05:00 ET By Eric Bradner, Arit John, Arlette Saenz, Steve Contorno, Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Texas…
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Best public middle schools in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in Texas using data from…
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Lawsuit settled in 2022 shooting death of a migrant in West Texas, but no criminal charges filed yet
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Aug. 19, 2025 “Lawsuit settled in 2022 shooting death of a migrant in West Texas, but no criminal charges…
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Car insurance rates in Texas August 2025
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Speaking Rock to reopen on Friday after mourning for beloved Cacique Jose Sierra Sr.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Speaking Rock will reopen on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 9 AM. The entertainment center and all Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During a County Commissioners Court meeting El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego had a few words for the passing of…
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Texas Tech University System, FBI partner to improve national security.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI and the Texas Tech University System have entered into a landmark Cooperative Research and Development Agreement…
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Almost 70 pounds of meth seized at the Paso del Norte border crossing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 69.75 pounds of methamphetamine on Aug. 13. CBP officials say one of its…
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Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas
The outbreak led to the deaths of two school-aged children. By Youri Benadjaoud August 18, 2025, 1:31 PM A measles outbreak in Texas that infected…
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Texas debuting new driver license, identification card design
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is debuting a new driver license and identification card design. DPS officials…
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Hundreds without water in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds are without water service in Northeast El Paso, according to the El Paso Water Outage map. The utility says it is…
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Bishop Mark Seitz offers condolences on Cacique Jose Sierra’s death
UPDATE: “I am saddened to hear of the loss of the Cacique and a very dear Friend, Chief Sierra. His commitment to his faith along to his unwavering…
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Family of fallen ‘Texas hero’ awarded $45.6 million
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A U.S. District Judge awarded the family of fallen Texas DPS Special Agent Anthony Salas $45.6 million. The family brought a…
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Socorro man sentenced to 15 years in prison for crime sprees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Armando Bejarano, 39, received a 15-year state prison sentence after carrying out “multiple crime sprees over several…
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2 dead in shooting at Target in Austin, suspect detained: Police
The circumstances surrounding the shooting aren’t clear. By ABC News August 11, 2025, 2:38 PM Two people are dead following a shooting at a Target…
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Senator Cornyn visits Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss
Watch Senator John Cornyn’s visit to Fort Bliss below: FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is visiting the new U.S. Immigration…
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The Texas redistricting showdown reaches a critical moment
Originally Published: 08 AUG 25 05:00 ET By Arlette Saenz, Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) — The next flashpoint in the redistricting standoff…
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state” was…
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Texas lawmakers propose replacing STAAR exam with three shorter tests
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “Texas lawmakers propose replacing STAAR exam with three shorter tests” was first published by The Texas…
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Showdown in Texas as Abbott threatens Democrats who fled in protest of redistricting
A showdown is unfolding in Texas as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to remove Democrats who have fled the state in protest of Republican-led…
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Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on GOP-drawn congressional map
Originally Published: 03 AUG 25 17:08 ET Updated: 04 AUG 25 01:28 ET By Steve Contorno, Aileen Graef, Ed Lavandera, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Texas…
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Borderland lawmakers speak on proposed Texas redistricting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative for District 77 Vince Perez held a news conference in El Paso today where he spoke against the…
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