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Texas college applications will be free for a week: What to know

(KVIA) -- Free College Application Week kicks off Thursday. Texas residents can apply to public colleges for free from Oct. 12-18, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Here's the catch -- applicants have to submit through ApplyTexas , which is limited to pu...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

Trump says he will not attack Iran before the midterm election

By Alayna Treene, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has no plans to strike Iran before the midterm election. “We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd,” Trump...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

Fox News is tuning out Trump’s rallies. Here’s what that means

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump keeps holding midterm election rallies, and Fox News keeps choosing not to air the rallies live. This programming decision has huge political and cultural significance. Fox News, America’s most-watched cable channel, has been o...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

Takeaways from the first Iowa Senate debate

By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s shadow looms over every contest in November’s midterm elections — but on an Iowa debate stage Wednesday night, the president’s name was rarely mentioned. The two candidates battling for Iowa’s Senate seat, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson ...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 8, 2026

Sheriff's Office seeks funding for holiday street safety

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Funding for efforts to keep streets safe during holidays is under consideration by the El Paso County Commissioners Court. The sheriff’s office requested more than $350,000 to pay overtime for the department’s DWI team. The request comes after increased ov...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 7, 2026

Annette Griego, Leo Arcos, candidate for El Paso County Commissioner Precinct 4

Editor's Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Griego and is waiting for her response. Name: Annette Griego Party: Democratic Occupation: Family nurse practitioner Website The post Annette Griego, Leo Arcos, candidate for El Paso County Commissioner Precinct 4 appeared first on KVI...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Leo Arcos, candidate for El Paso County Commissioner Precinct 4

Name: Leo Arcos Party: Republican Occupation: Veteran Website Relevant Experience My relevant experience is rooted in leadership, service, and fiscal responsibility. I hold an MBA and a master’s degree in leadership, giving me the knowledge to understand budgets, evaluate priorit...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

As concerns over health costs mount, Trump tries cash

With the midterm elections a month away and Republicans struggling to respond to voter frustration over healthcare costs, President Donald Trump is handing out cash....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 7, 2026

Who is Zack Polanski, the ‘eco-populist’ rattling the UK’s establishment?

By Issy Ronald, CNN London (CNN) — The leader of the UK’s Green Party, Zack Polanski, will on Thursday challenge the political establishment by taking on the ruling Labour Party in a special election for the seat held by former prime minister Keir Starmer. Polanski, with his deep...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

One rare CD feature would tip 77% of savers toward locking in

In a unanimous vote in mid-September, the Fed raised the target range for federal funds to 3.75%-4%, a quarter of a percentage point from what it was. Five months earlier, back in April, when the Fed rates were steady, Credit One Bank asked 1,000 U.S. consumers what they wanted i...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 7, 2026

Your Local Election HQ: Socorro ISD's Prop A

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- KTSM 9 News is your local election headquarters. With Election Day four weeks away, KTSM 9 News anchor Andy Morgan is going one-on-one with local candidates and proposition stakeholders so you know what to expect before heading to the polls. If you live i...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 7, 2026

Hector Alva ‘Alba,’ candidate for El Paso City Council District 6

Editor's Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Alva and is waiting for his response. Name: Hector Omar Alva “Alba” Age: 41 Occupation: Photographer The post Hector Alva ‘Alba,’ candidate for El Paso City Council District 6 appeared first on KVIA ....

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

Broken bathrooms force American Airlines flight to divert for urgent landing

By Aaron Cooper, CNN New York (CNN) — An American Airlines flight from Madrid diverted to New York Tuesday afternoon after all but two of the lavatories on the Boeing 777 stopped working. The plane had 287 people onboard and was flying from Madrid to Dallas-Fort Worth Internation...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

Gregg Hull, candidate for New Mexico Governor

Name: Gregg Hull Age: 60 Party: Republican Occupation: Former mayor of Rio Rancho Website Relevant Experience I have lived in New Mexico for 40 years, starting out in Santa Fe. I bought Certified Packing and Crating, an Albuquerque business, and grew it into a thriving company, l...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

Semi-truck hits absentee ballot box in Sunland Park

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana County voters planning on submitting their mail-in ballots may want to look up other drop-off locations after an absentee ballot secured container was struck by a semi-truck on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The container was located at 1000 McNutt Rd. A, in S...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 6, 2026

Doña Ana County approves disaster declaration for floods

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Board of Commissioners for Doña Ana County unanimously approved a resolution to issue a disaster declaration after the county was affected by severe flooding in September. According to county officials, the county will be allowed access to more resourc...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 6, 2026

Major US airlines recovering after technology issues caused problems

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are recovering after experiencing a technology issue Monday that caused problems for travelers around the world. Some passengers on social media reported delays as they tried to board aircraft and...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

Socorro, Ysleta school districts hold tax rate elections to boost revenue

The Socorro and Ysleta school districts are asking voters for permission to increase their tax rates for the 2026 tax year beyond the state’s limit to generate new revenue, which district leaders say are needed to prevent layoffs and maintain programs in the face of financial unc...

El Paso MattersOct 6, 2026

Daisy Maldonado, candidate for Doña Ana County Commissioner District 1

Name: Daisy A. Maldonado Party: Democratic Occupation: Community Organizer Website Relevant Experience I studied Government and have my master’s in Economics, but the strongest experience I have for this position is my time working at a grassroots level with the community. I know...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 6, 2026

Your Local Election HQ: Leo Arcos for County Commissioner, Precinct 4

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — KTSM 9 News is your local election headquarters and Election Day is just 29 days away. Ahead of the November election, KTSM 9 News anchor Andy Morgan is asking questions to both Democrat and Republican candidates in our local partisan races on the ballot. ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Oct 5, 2026

James Jones earns Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week honors

Photo Courtesy: NMSU Athletics DALLAS, Texas - After yet another impressive performance this past Thursday, Aggie running back James Jones has been named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week for Week 5 based on a vote of media members from throughout the league. In the...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 5, 2026

First in a Series: Examining El Paso’s Election Coverage by El Paso Matters

This article was updated on October 6, 2026 to add additional information provided by Bob Moore last night. El Paso voters depend on local journalism to help them understand the candidates, issues and forces shaping this year’s elections. That makes the quality, context and accur...

El Paso News (elpasonews.org)Oct 5, 2026

Spanish PM Sánchez calls November election amid growing housing protests

By Vasco Cotovio, Tim Lister and Laura Sharman, CNN Madrid, Spain (CNN) — Spanish Prime ⁠Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called ⁠an ​early ​election in an apparent effort to seize the initiative following nationwide protests over a housing crisis sparked by the eviction of a 87-...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 5, 2026

Latino voters, souring on Trump, swing toward Democrats, new poll finds

By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — Latino voters have deeply soured on President Donald Trump and his party, particularly on crucial economic issues, a new NBC/Telemundo poll released Sunday finds. In the survey, Latino voters say by a 24-point margin, 59% to 35%, that they’d pre...

KVIA ABC-7Oct 4, 2026