At least 46 people found dead in abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — A tractor-trailer found near Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio contained the bodies of 46 dead people, along with 16 others who…
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19-year-old arrested after early morning DPS pursuit, crash
EL PASO, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety say that the man arrested as the result of Wednesday morning’s pursuit has been identified as…
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Fire rages at recycling plant near Juarez airport
CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO — A metal recycler was found burning about a block away from the Juarez airport in South Ciudad Juarez, creating a smoke plume…
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UMC rolls out Covid-19 vaccine for children under 5
EL PASO, Texas – The University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) administered the first vaccine to a child under 5 Tuesday. This is after the Federal…
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Two bodies recovered from a west El Paso canal
EL PASO, Texas — Early Sunday morning, crews with the El Paso Fire water rescue team recovered two bodies. The recovery operation happened on the…
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WATCH: Gov. Abbott to provide border security update
WESLACO, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott will provide an update on the state’s border security mission. Abbott will be a the Anzalduas International Bridge…
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Casa del Refugiado migrant shelter set to close by end of July
EL PASO, Texas — The director of Annunciation House said its largest migrant shelter, Casa del Refugiado, will be closing this summer. Ruben Garcia…
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Four killed in mass shooting at Juarez Denny’s
Update: Video of the shooting appears to show two gunmen carried out the attack. As many as five people were shot, four died, and another person was…
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Former Chihuahua Governor has six months to prepare defense on embezzlement charges
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Chihuahua’s former governor has six months to prepare for his embezzlement and criminal association trial. Last week, Cesar…
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El Paso Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team prepares for a season that could have a high number in rescue calls
EL PASO, Texas– The rise in heat also brings up the number of water rescues along the American Canal. In anticipation, the water rescue team held…
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1 rescued from canal at Border Highway and Paisano, 1 other not found
UPDATE: El Paso Fire reports one person was transported to the hospital after a canal rescue, and another individual was not located. In the last…
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HSI El Paso: Toddler rescued from human smugglers, reunited with mother
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations helped U.S. Border Patrol agents rescue a 1-year-old girl who was…
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5 people killed at Juarez house party over the weekend
CIUDAD JUAREZ – A party turned deadly in Juarez this weekend after a group of assassins killed 5 people. Officials say that sicarios targeted family…
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Jury says it’s deadlocked in ‘We Build The Wall’ fraud trial
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A jury said it was deadlocked Thursday in its deliberations of charges against a Colorado…
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Juarez shelter opens new chapter for hosting migrants
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — A Juarez shelter is helping migrants beyond the basic necessities of life. Three weeks ago, the Enrique “Kiki” Romero Municipal…
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El Paso County finalizing plan for the lifting of Title 42
EL PASO, TX – The delayed lifting of Title 42 has given El Paso County more time to find facilities and prepare for the overflow of migrants. The…
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Second arrest made in Socorro woman’s murder
EL PASO, Texas – Detectives with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit have made a second arrest in a homicide that happened on Feb.…
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Woman flees, assaults deputy after reportedly stealing from a restaurant
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies respond to a report of a theft at a restaurant in Clint. A description of the suspect was provided…
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Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team details services provided by the team
EL PASO, Texas – Live Active-El Paso hosted a Mental Health Resource Fair at San Jacinto Plaza. The fair included deputies from the El Paso County…
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El Paso’s migrant response shaped by concerns of Abbott reaction, mayor says
EL PASO, Texas — Mayor Oscar Leeser on Monday said he didn’t call for a disaster declaration over the increasing number of migrants coming through…
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Not all migrants get exempted, even with Title 42 restrictions remaining in place
El Paso, Texas – Even as Title 42 restrictions continue, and border patrol agents in the El Paso sector expel migrants, there are exemptions made…
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El Paso leaders vote to approve an emergency ordinance to help local leaders prepare for a potential migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas – An emergency ordinance was issued by the city Monday to help local leaders prepare for a potential migrant surge if and when Title…
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County Commissioners discuss more “creative” ways to address migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas – On the day Title 42 was supposed to be lifted, regional leaders continued to grapple with how to handle an anticipated surge in…
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Despite ruling on Title 42, biggest shelter in Juarez braces itself for migrant surge
CD. JUAREZ, Chihuahua – “La Casa del Migrante” is a place where countless migrants find a moment of refuge during their journey north of the…
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Federal judge rules Title 42 restrictions must continue
UPDATE: The Justice Department intends to appeal a federal judge’s ruling to keep Title 42 in place. In a statement, spokesman Anthony Coley said:…
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WATCH: We may see more migrant releases this week, says Director of Annunciation House shelter
UPDATE 10:30 a.m. — Ruben Garcia, director of Annunciation House shelter, says he expects more releases of immigrants to El Paso’s streets this…
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No state of emergency declaration yet El Paso County Judge tells New York Post
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego says the city and county of El Paso is opting not to declare a state of emergency yet,…
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Border Patrol braces for new chapter post Title 42
EL PASO, Texas – Undocumented migrants attempting to cross the border is nothing new for Border Patrol agents working along the El Paso sector of…
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El Paso County leaders to discuss additional plans to house migrants
EL PASO, Texas — With the potential lifting of Title 42 looming, El Paso County Commissioners will be discussing additional plans to help alleviate…
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Near-miss caught on camera as migrants cross on train tracks near Mt. Cristo Rey
EL PASO, Texas — A video posted online shows a group of migrants walking along elevated train tracks at the border near Mount Cristo Rey. Moments…
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