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The school bus was built for a cooler America

The American school bus has looked about the same for 80 years. Yellow paint, high vinyl seats, a heater up front, and windows you adjust by hand. Any air conditioning is what you get with the windows open while rolling down the street. Most likely, it’s been decades since you’ve...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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Debt snowball vs. avalanche method: What’s the difference?

Credit card, student loan, and car payments keep piling on, and despite how many payments you make, the mountain of debt doesn’t seem to shrink. If you’ve ever felt stuck in this endless loop, you’re not alone. Whether it’s high credit card interest or a student loan that feels l...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

business

The rise of affordable eyewear: What's changing in the optical industry

The global eyewear market is booming, projected to reach $156.35 billion in 2026 . A significant part of this growth is the change in how consumers buy prescription glasses. Quality eyewear once meant visiting stores with hefty price tags and minimal variety. If you needed new gl...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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Why a unified hiring ecosystem pays off in high-turnover industries

In high-turnover industries, the time it takes to fill a role is an increasingly important measure of competitive strength. Yet leaders across manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and other sectors with steady hiring demand often underestimate what’s at stake, where every open...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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Report finds more small businesses are carrying overdue invoices than last year

Late payments are up, the average balance owed is holding steady, and even customers who pay on time can leave businesses waiting. As QuickBooks shares below, new data shows where the money goes. Follow the money: 5 pressure points in the payment cycle For small business owners, ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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5 ways to handle medical debt and the bills that come with it

Even with health insurance, one trip to the ER or a surprise medical test can leave you with medical debt you never saw coming. This guide from Accredited Debt Relief covers what to do in the hours, days, and weeks after a medical bill arrives, how to keep it from snowballing, an...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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Mobile invoicing for AP teams managing payments from anywhere

Finance teams can no longer treat mobile invoicing as optional. AP approvals, vendor payments, and reconciliation don’t stop moving when controllers leave their desks, and the workflows supporting them shouldn’t either. For distributed teams managing payments across time zones, c...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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How event marketing materials are evolving to boost networking and brand recall

Traditional promotional merchandise underperforms at industry events, with attendees retaining minimal brand recall from low-cost novelties. Businesses are shifting to larger-format, high-impact branded materials to address this ROI challenge and extend engagement beyond the even...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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How much does landlord insurance cost?

The cost of landlord insurance for a small office building in a quiet suburb could look very different from a mixed-use property downtown. There’s no single price tag for landlord insurance costs because of the numerous factors insurers use to calculate a policy premium based on ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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New data shows early planning is reshaping home remodeling outcomes

Globally, spending on home renovations exceeds $2 trillion , and in the U.S. alone, there’s north of $500 billion injected into remodeling domestic properties each year, with Grand View Research reporting that the market is growing 4.6% annually . A paper published in Physica A s...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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What the latest driving data reveals about safer roads in 2026

Road safety directly impacts insurance premiums, liability exposure, and infrastructure spending across the U.S.—yet fatality rates resisted improvement for years. The automotive industry faced regulatory pressure over annual deaths, spurring advances in vehicle safety features. ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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8 worst states to invest in real estate in 2026

Buy the same property at the same price with the same tenant in two different states, and you’ll end up with two completely different investments. Property taxes, insurance costs, eviction timelines, and rent control laws vary enough from state to state that location alone can de...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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The psychology of a stress-free home renovation

Home improvement spending hit record highs in Q1 2026, topping $524 billion , according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. That’s a lot of money in the ground. Most homeowners who spend that much on renovations are stressed about it. They’re watching b...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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Best fantasy performances in Houston Texans history

MT-R // Shutterstock Every season in the NFL produces performances that feel less like a single game and more like statistical outliers — explosive outings where quarterbacks pile up passing yards, running backs break off long scoring runs, and receivers turn routine targets into...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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Best fantasy performances in Dallas Cowboys history

MT-R // Shutterstock Every season in the NFL produces performances that feel less like a single game and more like statistical outliers — explosive outings where quarterbacks pile up passing yards, running backs break off long scoring runs, and receivers turn routine targets into...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canada risk igniting a fresh trade war

CNN By Elisabeth Buchwald, Stephanie Yang, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday announced sweeping tariffs against Canada, threatening to reignite a trade battle with one of America’s closest allies and top economic partners. The 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, inc...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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Maine Democratic Senate frontrunner faces scrutiny over alleged anger outbursts

By Sarah Ferris, Allison Gordon, CNN (CNN) — In the insular world of Maine politics, it’s known as the “water bottle incident.” The moment happened some five years ago when then-state Senate president Troy Jackson clashed with fellow Democrats during a private meeting inside the ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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El Paso intervenes in El Paso Electric data center rate case

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso City Council has authorized the City Attorney’s Office to intervene in a new regulatory proceeding involving proposed changes to El Paso Electric’s Economic Development Rate for data centers. The action allows the City to intervene in the case...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 21, 2026

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Rain, cooler temps leads to Gila NF ending fire restrictions

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Gila National Forest has rescinded fire restrictions as of Monday, July 20. Gila National Forest officials cited recent rainstorms and cooler temperatures. They have also reduced the fire danger level of the forest to "moderate." Fire restrictions are...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 21, 2026

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7 cases of cyclosporiasis causing explosive diarrhea being investigated in El Paso

The El Paso Department of Public Health is investigating seven reported cases of cyclosporiasis, the intestinal parasitic illness that causes explosive diarrhea, city officials said in a news release Monday. While the cases meet the reporting criteria as either probable or confir...

El Paso MattersJul 21, 2026

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China doesn’t need the World Cup. It has the ‘Village Super League’

By Simone McCarthy and Fred He, CNN Fuping county, China (CNN) — Soccer players in red jerseys jump up and down, spraying their cheering teammates with champagne, as confetti and streamers cascade around them and crowds capture the jubilation on their phones. This isn’t Spain’s W...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

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UTEP VP, Chief of Staff on next steps to establish region's first law school

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The University of Texas at El Paso is continuing to take the steps necessary to establish the region's first law school. Andrea Cortinas, the executive vice president and chief of staff at the university, joins KTSM 9 News Anchor Andy Morgan to talk about...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 21, 2026

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TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new program

By Alexandra Skores, Tami Luhby, CNN Washington (CNN) — Tampa International Airport will privatize most Transportation Security Administration operations, just months after President Donald Trump unveiled a 2027 budget proposal that called for handing more airport security over t...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

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El Paso Department of Public Health reports 7 cyclosporiasis cases

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The City of El Paso Department of Public Health is investigating seven reported cases of cyclosporiasis, the city said Monday. The city said no common source of exposure has been identified, and there's no evidence linking the cases to a single event, loc...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

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Flash flood warning issued for El Paso, Southern New Mexico

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The National Weather Service El Paso branch has issued a flash flood warning for the Sun City and Southern New Mexico on Monday, July 20. The warning was issued shortly after 4 p.m. as the Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms and heavy rain across El Pas...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

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El Paso adopts tougher rules for future data center developments

If an artificial intelligence data center wants to come to the city of El Paso, the policies are now clear: No more tax breaks or subsidies, and much more public oversight over any potential data center developments going forward. The El Paso City Council on Monday unanimously ap...

El Paso MattersJul 20, 2026

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Moises Rodriguez aims to represent El Paso as an Olympian boxer

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso has a very rich boxing history, especially so in the past few years. Stephanie Han's rise to becoming the WBA World Champion has put a spotlight on the Sun City, and other boxers are starting to rise. Moises Rodriguez is one of those new stars. He...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

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Trump slaps additional 50 percent tariffs on Canada

President Trump slapped an additional 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods in response to what the administration said were “discriminatory” trade measures from Canada on Monday....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

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Trump slaps additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods

By Michelle Stoddart The Trump administration announced Monday it will hit Canada with a 50% tariff on many goods imported into the United States, citing Canada's retaliation to Trump's tariffs in 2025. In a call with reporters this afternoon announcing the tariffs, a senior admi...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

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2 Mexican nationals get nearly 4 years in fatal smuggling attempt

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the death of a woman who was left behind in the New Mexico desert, the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico said. Gustavo Joachin-Herna...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

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El Paso County to accept bids for Ascencion Roadway Reconstruction Project

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County said it's accepting sealed bids from experienced contractors for the Ascension Roadway Reconstruction Project. Monday, the county said the project will rebuild a busy roadway in Far East El Paso and improve connectivity between Horizon City...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

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El Paso County seeks bids for Ascension Roadway Project

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County announced it is now accepting sealed bids from experienced contractors for the Ascension Roadway Reconstruction Project. According to county officials, the infrastructure initiative will completely rebuild a roadway in Far East El Paso to in...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

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National success continues for Eastwood wrestler Hailey Delgado

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Eastwood High School wrestling standout Hailey Delgado continues to add her growing list of accolades. The 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals brought together many of the nation's top high school wrestlers for one of the sport's most prestigious tour...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

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El Paso Council approves faster response to utility hikes

The El Paso City Council approved a measure allowing the City Attorney's Office to intervene more quickly in utility proceedings to protect residents and businesses from unnecessary electricity and natural gas costs....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

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El Paso police investigate woman’s unattended death in Segundo Barrio

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Police Department's Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the death of a woman in her 70s, Detective Judy Oviedo confirmed with ABC-7 Monday. According to Detective Oviedo, police received an unattended death report at the 900 block of ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

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UTEP men’s golf signs Swedish standout Viggo Olsson Mork

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- UTEP men's golf continues to strengthen the roster for its first season in the Mountain West, adding three newcomers highlighted by Swedish stand out Viggo Olsson Mork. Olson Mork, who will begin competing this fall with five years of eligibility, arrives...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

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Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Americans are making fewer visits to food chains with lettuce-heavy menus as concerns mount over the cyclospora outbreak. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked lettuce served at som...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026