Texas Sens. Cruz and Cornyn plan to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration
WASHINGTON, DC — Republican U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas will both attend President-elect Joe Biden’s…
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National Rifle Association files for bankruptcy, plans to restructure as a Texas non-profit group
AUSTIN, Texas — The National Rifle Association announced that it intends to restructure as a nonprofit based in Texas and has filed for Chapter 11…
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Leeser signals downtown arena isn’t a priority, but won’t intervene on Duranguito historic district
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s new Mayor Oscar Leeser signaled Wednesday night the first major policy shift of his administration from that of his…
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El Paso man charged with posting violent threats against gov’t on far-right site tied to Capitol riot
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man who allegedly posted threats advocating murder and terrorism aimed at government officials on a social media…
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Attorneys general for every state sign letter condemning U.S. Capitol attack, except Texas’ Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday declined to join a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to…
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Armed pro-Trump protesters gather outside Texas state Capitol
AUSTIN, Texas — The first day of Texas’ legislative session drew armed pro-Trump protesters to the state Capitol on Tuesday, ABC affiliate KVUE…
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Trump makes Texas border wall visit – his 1st public appearance since U.S. Capitol riot
ALAMO, Texas — President Donald Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Tuesday trumpeting one of the pillars of his presidency: his…
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Texas lawmakers hope to expand medical marijuana programs this legislative session
AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — Some lawmakers say better medical marijuana programs in the state of Texas make sense as a means to help our economy…
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Abbott promises to ramp up virus vaccinations after Texas’ slow start
ARLINGTON, Texas — After a rocky start, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday promised to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations across Texas. Twenty-eight coronavirus…
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Incoming Texas House speaker discusses priorities amid pandemic as state faces $1B deficit
AUSTIN, Texas — Presumptive Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan on Monday detailed what legislating during the coronavirus pandemic may look like this…
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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz defends objections to Electoral College votes as ‘right thing’ despite violence
WASHINGTON, DC — Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is defending his objection to the Electoral College results as “the right thing to do.” The Texas…
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Congresswoman Escobar on Capitol siege: ‘I thought there would be a mass shooter… shoot us all up’
WASHINGTON, DC — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar was among the lawmakers who sheltered in place as a group of violent protesters forced their…
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El Pasoans in D.C. were eyewitnesses to the Capitol chaos
WASHINGTON, DC — While many Americans watched the chaos at the nation’s Capitol unfold from their homes on television or via social media, some El…
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George W. Bush derides U.S. Capitol breach as ‘sickening and heartbreaking’
HOUSTON, Texas — Republican former President George W. Bush derided the rioters who forced a shutdown of the House and Senate chambers of the…
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Small pro-Trump protest in downtown El Paso; FBI, bridges report normal operations continue
EL PASO, Texas – A group calling itself “Stop the Steal” that’s aligned with the group of protesters in Washington held a peaceful protest in…
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Texas shuts down state Capitol in wake of D.C. unrest by Trump supporters
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety closed the state Capitol and surrounding grounds Wednesday afternoon after supporters of…
Continue Reading Borderland congressional delegation tweets scenes of ‘chaos’ at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Borderland’s congressional delegation took to social media to describe the lockdown of the U.S. Capitol on…
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Texas Republican Congressman Kevin Brady tests positive for Covid-19
WASHINGTON, DC — Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, the top Republican on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, has tested positive for coronavirus, he…
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Biden taps El Paso native for deputy cabinet secretary post
WASHINGTON, DC — An El Paso native with deep roots in Democratic politics was tapped by President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday to serve as deputy…
Continue Reading Ted Cruz to object to Arizona’s Electoral College votes on Wednesday
WASHINGTON, DC — Texas Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz plans to object to Arizona’s Electoral College results during the joint session of…
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WATCH: New El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser & City Council are sworn-in to office, hold 1st meeting
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Matters reached out to Mayor-elect Oscar Leeser and council members who will lead the city, beginning with their…
Continue Reading Graham criticizes Cruz’s bid to dispute election: ‘Zero chance of becoming reality’
WASHINGTON, DC — Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is calling the effort by Sen. Ted Cruz and other Republican senators to overturn the…
Continue Reading Texas’ Ted Cruz among 11 GOP senators who plan to vote against counting electoral votes
WASHINGTON, DC — Nearly a dozen Republican senators and senators-elect announced Saturday they will vote against counting electoral votes next…
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Federal judge throws out Gohmert’s Texas lawsuit asking Pence to interfere in Electoral College count
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit from U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas and several Arizona Republicans seeking to force Vice President Mike…
Continue Reading Pence asks judge to reject Gohmert’s Texas lawsuit asking the VP to interfere in the Electoral College count
WASHINGTON, DC — Vice President Mike Pence’s lawyers asked a federal judge Thursday to reject a request from U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of…
Continue Reading Gov. Abbott tells restaurants to defy virus orders in El Paso & Austin banning late night dine-in services
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed restaurants to ignore local curfews — specifically in El Paso and Travis counties —…
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El Paso Mayor-elect Oscar Leeser loses brother to Covid-19 just weeks after mother’s virus death
EL PASO, Texas — Incoming El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser has now lost a second family member to Covid-19. Word of his older brother’s death comes just…
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Federal judge in Texas weighs legality of DACA, putting the program at risk again
HOUSTON, Texas — Just weeks after a federal court ordered that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals be restored, a judge in Texas heard…
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El Pasoans applaud new stimulus package offering relief to families with mixed immigration status
EL PASO, Texas — With congressional leaders reaching an agreement and approving a $900 billion stimulus relief bill, help could soon be on the way…
Continue Reading Gov. Greg Abbott gets virus vaccine to reassure Texans it’s safe & easy
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received the Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday, as newly confirmed cases and hospitalizations continue soaring in the…
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