Two months after his murder, this El Paso man’s family is still looking for answers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Exactly two months after the death of a slain El Paso man, his family is still anxiously searching for answers. Back on…
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As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for construction workers will soon be nullified
By Francisco Uranga and Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune June 16, 2023 “As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for construction workers…
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Inmates are dying in stifling Texas prisons, but the state seldom acknowledges heat as a cause of death
By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune June 28, 2023 “Inmates are dying in stifling Texas prisons, but the state seldom acknowledges heat as a cause…
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New retail stores opening in the Outlet Shoppes of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans can expect stores like Kate Spade New York, Psycho Bunny, Keg & Brew, Vineyard Vines, Cole Haan, and Box…
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16-Year-old boy shot at party in San Elizario
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — A 16-year-old boy was shot at a party in San Elizario early Tuesday morning, according to the El Paso Sheriff’s Office.…
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At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis unveils immigration platform with Trump in mind
By Patrick Svitek and Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2023 “At Texas-Mexico border, Ron DeSantis unveils immigration platform with Trump in…
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3 Texas officers charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman at her apartment
(CNN) — Three San Antonio police officers were charged with murder on Friday, less than 24 hours after they fatally shot a woman during a…
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Airport worker ‘ingested’ into plane engine in Texas died by suicide, medical examiner’s office says
(CNN) — A ground worker who was “ingested” into a plane’s engine at San Antonio International Airport Friday died by suicide,…
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Miss El Paso competing in statewide competition on ABC-7
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Get ready to watch Miss El Paso America compete to be crowned Miss Texas America this weekend. You can watch the statewide…
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New York Congressman George Santos visiting El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New York Congressman George Santos is visiting El Paso on Monday. According to a statement from the House of…
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Family holds vigil for El Paso Uber driver killed by passenger
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans gathered Friday evening to pay tribute to the Uber driver who police say was shot by his passenger. 52-year-old…
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The top patent earner in Texas last year
Who’s the brainiest inventor in your state? ClickUp used data from the Patent and Trademark Office to find the top patent earner in…
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Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his attendance required
By James Barragan, The Texas Tribune — Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton will answer to 16 of 20 articles of impeachment at a trial to begin…
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Wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton says she’ll participate in impeachment proceedings in capacity as state senator
(CNN) — The wife of embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday she will “carry out (her) duties” as a state senator and…
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Texas Sen. Angela Paxton says she will ‘carry out my duties’ in husband’s impeachment trial
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton said Monday she will “carry out my duties” ahead of the historic impeachment trial of her…
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Be Mindful: CDC says Texans often diagnosed as young adults
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new CDC report found roughly one in five U.S. adults has been diagnosed with depression at some point in their life.…
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50 million under severe storm threat today as one Texas town digs out after a deadly tornado
(CNN) — More than 50 million people across a large swath of the US are under a severe weather threat Friday, one day after storms cut a deadly…
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Family busted for alleged involvement in a human smuggling scheme
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Ten members of a transnational human smuggling organization are facing charges after they allegedly smuggled and…
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Texas governor signs bill placing limits on transgender athletes in college sports
(CNN) — Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law Thursday barring transgender college athletes in the state from competing in…
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Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients
By Olivia Alafriz, The Texas Tribune June 15, 2023 “Texas Democrat leads renewed push in Congress to grant citizenship to DACA recipients” was first…
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Counties with the highest unemployment in Texas
Stacker compiled a ranking of the counties with the highest unemployment in Texas using data from the…
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Texas governor signs bill prosecuting fentanyl deaths as murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott is signing a bill at the Texas Capitol Wednesday. The new law will allow fentanyl deaths to be…
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El Pasoans impacted by Texas paper license plate ban
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new law signed by Governor Greg Abbott gets rid of temporary paper plates for vehicles. When a person buys a car in Texas,…
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El Pasoan Ivan Melendez is on a rampage in the Minors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Coronado grad Ivan Melendez is known as the ‘hispanic titanic’, in large because he hits home run after home run. Last year…
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The best beach towns in Texas
Stacker crunched the numbers from a variety of sources to find the best beach towns in…
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Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2023 “Appeals court dismisses GOP megadonor’s lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke” was first published by…
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DeSantis recruiters eyed Catholic church for migrant flights that bishop calls ‘reprehensible’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recruiters set their sights on Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the Texas border city of El Paso…
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El Paso Congresswoman calls on federal investigation after migrants flown to California
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar wants a federal investigation to occur after migrants were flown to…
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Family, friends set pay respects to man killed in the Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans will be remembering the man killed Thursday evening. 32-year-old Marcos Fino Jr. died following a deadly shooting…
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Texas governor signs border legislation setting up flotation barriers along Rio Grande
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed what his office describes as critical border security legislation. This comes…
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