El Paso vigil for migrants who risked everything to enter US
EL PASO, Texas — Annunciation House will host a vigil for the victims who died in a trailer near San Antonio last week. The vigil will acknowledge…
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Food City Supermarket Fox Plaza location to close permanently in August
EL PASO, Texas — After 50 years, Food City Supermarket located at Fox Plaza will be shutting its doors. Store officials made the announcement…
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Healthy Workplaces Act goes into effect today, all private New Mexico businesses to provide paid sick leave
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico joins 16 other states in implementing paid sick time off. The Healthy Workplaces Act goes into effect July 1,…
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County Judge says proactive approach needed post “Remain in Mexico” policy
EL PASO, Texas- El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego says the County and City of El Paso are prepared for migrants to begin entering the United…
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Supreme Court says Biden can end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
By Tierney Sneed and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Joe Biden the green light to end the controversial…
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Supreme Court hands down decisions on Biden Administration’s ability to end ‘Remain in Mexico,’ EPA’s power in regulating emissions
UPDATE: The Supreme Court has handed down both decisions. The court said the Biden Administration can end the controversial Trump-era “Remain in…
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FC Juárez owners pay $6.5 million to save team from losing spot in top tier Mexican league
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — The FC Juárez ownership is investing in the team’s facilities, new players, and new coaching staff all in hopes of…
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WATCH: Gov. Abbott holds media briefing on border security; calls for enhanced DPS checkpoints
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a briefing to address updates on border security Wednesday. Abbott stressed in the briefing that…
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Migrants are taking more risks to reach the US
By Catherine E. Shoichet and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN After authorities found dozens of migrants dead inside a semi-truck in Texas, US officials…
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South Texas trucking company says their federal identifying number was “cloned” on truck carrying trailer full of dead migrants
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The owner of a trucking company in south Texas says their United States Department of Transportation identifying number was…
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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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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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