Abbott talks pandemic, police funding and ‘election integrity’ in State of State speech
AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas is on a comeback from a pandemic that has killed more than 36,000 people here —…
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Federal judge orders Cowboys for Trump leader held without bond until trial on Capitol riot charge
WASHINGTON, DC — A federal judge on Monday refused to release jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin of New Mexico as he awaits trial in…
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Las Cruces City Council unanimously votes to condemn U.S. Rep. Herrell’s rejection of electoral votes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Members of the Las Cruces City Council unanimously voiced their opposition to U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell’s rejection of…
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Walmart shooting witness among 100s deported under Biden; Escobar flagged case for White House
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden’s administration has deported hundreds of immigrants in its early days despite his campaign pledge to stop…
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Texas YWCA calls on state Legislature to enact laws to help working moms
El Paso, TX — Local YWCA chapters across the state are calling on the Texas Legislature to enact legislation that will increase access to quality…
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Dallas axed plan to prioritize vaccinating Hispanic, Black neighborhoods after state of Texas threatened to slash doses
DALLAS, Texas — Faced with the threat that the state might slash its vaccine allocation, Dallas officials in late January reversed course on a plan…
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New Mexico lawmakers advance assisted suicide bill
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A bill that would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients in New Mexico passed its first hurdle…
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Texas Republicans want to keep transgender girls, women out of school sports teams
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republicans are again trying to limit the ways transgender youth can participate in athletics. Lawmakers have filed…
Continue Reading ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader held in solitary confinement on charge stemming from U.S. Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, DC — The jailed leader of Cowboys for Trump has been held in solitary isolation for two weeks as he refuses to take a coronavirus test…
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Fallout at New Mexico’s Roundhouse after state lawmaker, staff test positive for virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The Democratic speaker of the state House is restricting access by lawmakers to the House floor and closing off conference…
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Texas judge likely to extend hold on Biden’s deportation pause until late February
HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas said Friday that he’ll likely extend his hold on the Biden administration’s deportation…
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Congresswoman Escobar asks FEMA to set up mass vaccination site in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, has sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency asking for the agency to…
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‘You almost had me murdered’: AOC calls on Cruz to resign as Texas senator
WASHINGTON, DC — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it clear she has no interest in working with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. The congresswoman…
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Beto O’Rourke considering run for Texas governor, cites Abbott’s failed virus efforts
EL PASO, Texas — Former El Paso Democratic congressman Beto O’Rourke said in a radio interview that he is contemplating a run for governor of Texas…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas to sue Biden over oil regulations
ODESSA, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday signaled that the state plans to sue the Biden administration over executive orders it issued…
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Relief plan for $600 payout to low-income workers advances in New Mexico Legislature
SANTA FE, New Mexico — An economic relief package is taking shape at the New Mexico Legislature as a state Senate panel has endorsed a $600…
Continue Reading Lawyers seek release from jail of ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader charged in U.S. Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, DC — Defense attorneys for jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin urged a federal judge Wednesday to release the Otero…
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Biden signs climate orders, including halting new oil leases on federal land
WASHINGTON, DC — In what is the most ambitious U.S. effort ever to stave off the worst effects of climate change, President Joe Biden is aiming to…
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New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate taxes on social security income
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Republican lawmakers in New Mexicoare looking to eliminate a tax for retirees. The majority of U.S. states do not…
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Defeat in Texas shows how the conservative judiciary can thwart Biden’s agenda
A federal judge’s action Tuesday preventing President Joe Biden’s 100-day pause in deportations demonstrated the land mines that await…
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New Mexico governor delivers State of State speech, says schools can reopen to students on Feb. 8
SANTA FE, New Mexico — School districts across New Mexico will be allowed to bring students back into classrooms early next month, Gov.…
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Texas judge temporarily blocks Biden’s plan to halt deportations
HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow…
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Senators sworn-in, reject bid to dismiss Trump impeachment trial
UPDATE: WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has rejected a Republican attempt to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, a vote…
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Biden to impose moratorium on new oil, gas leasing on federal lands
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden this week will impose a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, both the Washington…
Continue Reading Texas judge asks Biden administration to clarify deportation pause order
VICTORIA, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Monday asked the Biden administration to clarify its 100-day pause on deportations as he…
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El Paso has much at stake in Texas redistricting process getting underway
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature on Monday began an every-10-year redistricting process that could diminish El Paso’s representation in the…
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Gov’t watchdog probes if Justice Dept. officials ‘engaged in improper attempt’ to overturn 2020 election
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department’s inspector general is launching an investigation to examine whether any former or current…
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Supreme Court dismisses as moot lawsuits over whether Trump illegally profited off presidency
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court has brought an end to lawsuits over whether Donald Trump illegally profited off his presidency. The…
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Voting machine maker Dominion sues Giuliani for $1.3 billion over ‘Big Lie’ about election fraud
WASHINGTON, DC — Dominion Voting Systems has sued former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani for defamation after he…
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U.S. Capitol rioter from Texas charged with threatening to ‘assassinate AOC’
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department revealed new charges Saturday against a Texas man who allegedly participated in the Capitol attack…
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