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…
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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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Community honors unaccompanied veteran
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso community showed up Friday morning to honor Specialist William Martucci, a U.S. Army veteran laid to rest…
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String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support
By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2025 “String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support”…
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Most common dog breeds available for adoption in Texas
Ollie compiled data on the most common dog breeds available for adoption in…
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Pair charged under ‘Lillian’s Law’ after dog mauls elderly woman
By Baileigh Sheffield Click here for updates on this story MILAM COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — Two Cameron residents have been…
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Governor appoints Michael Kelly to Texas Diabetes Council
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Michael Kelly, Ph.D. to the Texas Diabetes Council through February 1, 2031. “The Council…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton officially joins U.S. Senate race challenging John Cornyn
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2025 “Texas AG Ken Paxton officially joins U.S. Senate race challenging John Cornyn” was first…
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Two confirmed measles cases in El Paso
Update: (April 8, 2025): The City of El Paso has confirmed a second positive measles test in El Paso. It comes from a three-year-old unvaccinated…
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U.S. Attorney’s Office honors crime victims and survivors
EL PASO (KVIA) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from…
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TEA clears Canutillo ISD after horse farm purchase investigation, district says
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for Canutillo Independent School District says that the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Compliance Review…
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