El Paso welder finds his place in life teaching his trade
EL PASO, Texas- COVID-19 took a toll on many things during the pandemic. The welding industry was no different. A welder and pipefitter for Chevron,…
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Body of migrant child found in the Rio Grande, and his brother is still missing
By Eric Levenson, CNN The body of a small child was recovered from the Rio Grande by Border Patrol agents Thursday, while his brother, who was also…
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Texas voters overwhelmingly approve both statewide propositions in special election
UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas — Texas voters overwhelmingly approve both statewide constitutional amendments that will lower property taxes. More than one…
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There are about 26,500 used car dealerships in America—here’s how many are in your state
The coronavirus pandemic brought new problems to the auto manufacturing industry as supply chain problems caused factories to close. But what spelled…
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Three North Texas officers indicted on felony assault charges for force used on anti-police brutality protesters in 2020
Two North Texas police officers and a former police officer were indicted Friday on felony charges accusing them of using excessive force against…
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Deported Veterans in Ciudad Juarez need your help
EL PASO, Texas – There are men and women who have served in the United States Military, but are now living in dire conditions across the Border.…
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El Paso nursing student speaks out about experience working day of August 3rd shooting
EL PASO, Texas– While he was still a nursing student, Esai Barrios worked the August 3 Walmart shooting in 2019. He went on to experience the…
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Trained water rescue teams highlight the dangers of untrained rescue attempts
El Paso, Texas — With the recent drowning death of Spc. Bishop Evans, trained water rescue specialists, discuss the dangers of an untrained rescue…
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Preparations underway for lifting of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso government and social services are bracing for a surge of migrants once Title 42 is permitted to expire. Title 42 is a…
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Advocates react to possible overturning of Roe v. Wade
EL PASO, Texas — Local activists on both sides of the abortion discussion have been weighing in the future of abortion rights for women across the…
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Problems remain for We Build the Wall group after founder’s guilty plea
Brian Kolfage arrived in Texas three years ago pledging to help fulfill President Donald Trump’s promise of a “big, beautiful” wall along the…
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Three injured in 2 vehicle crash in the upper valley
EL PASO, Texas — Fire officials confirmed three people were transported to a local hospital, one with serious injuries following a two vehicle crash…
Continue Reading Melissa Lucio was sentenced to death. Courts will now look at these 4 claims to decide if she gets a new trial
By Dakin Andone, CNN Fourteen years after she was sent to Texas’ death row, Melissa’s Lucio will finally get the chance to have new…
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Gov. Greg Abbott redirects $500 million from other agencies to fund border security mission through end of fiscal year
Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday he is moving another $500 million to fund Operation Lone Star, his border security initiative at the Texas-Mexico…
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Here’s what you need to know about Title 42, the pandemic-era policy that quickly sends migrants to Mexico
For the past two years, the federal government has turned away migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, including those who are seeking asylum, using a…
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Canutillo High School choir takes home regional prize
The Canutillo High School chamber choir earns the highest achievement possible at the 2022 U.I.L. regional concert. U.I.L. judges gave the choir a…
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Here’s how two Texas constitutional amendments could lower some property taxes
Are you struggling with rising property taxes or housing costs? Our reporter Joshua Fechter would like to hear from you via email. Public schools in…
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks for private donations to bus migrants to D.C. after criticism for using taxpayer money
On Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott appeared on Fox News touting a program he’s been pushing for weeks — sending migrants who enter into Texas to…
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Counties with the worst commutes in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the worst commutes in…
Continue Reading Texas residents are suing their county after books were removed from public libraries
By Nicole Chavez, CNN Seven residents in Llano County, Texas, are suing county officials, claiming their First and 14th Amendment rights were…
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Texas soldier who drowned trying to help migrants wasn’t equipped with flotation device
The river was moving swiftly the morning Spc. Bishop Evans jumped into the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass to save two migrants who appeared to be…
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Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick urge Texas Supreme Court to take up Ken Paxton’s appeal to whistleblower lawsuit
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Monday urged the Supreme Court of Texas to take up Attorney General Ken Paxton’s appeal to throw out a…
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Listen as Melissa Lucio learns her life has been spared
On Monday, Melissa Lucio was told by a state lawmaker that she was not going to be executed this week. Listen to the conversation between state Rep.…
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Melissa Lucio execution stayed by appeals court, lower court to review case
HOUSTON, Texas – The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has granted a stay in the execution of Melissa Lucio today. This will allow a lower court to…
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Beto O’Rourke tests positive for Covid-19
HOUSTON, Texas — Texas Democratic candidate for governor, Beto O’rourke, has tested positive for Covid-19. “In addition to being fully vaccinated…
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Texas National Guard Soldier’s body found days after migrant rescue attempt
AUSTIN, Texas — The search for Texas Army National Guard Specialist Bishop E. Evans has come to a tragic end. Congressman Tony Gonzales confirmed…
Continue Reading $35.2 million in meth was seized from a big rig hauling strawberry puree, customs and border officials say
By Holly Yan, CNN A plot to move almost a ton of methamphetamine in a shipment of strawberry puree got crushed when US Customs and Border Protection…
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Borderland shelter gives dogs walks on weekends
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico- The dogs of the Animal Rescue League are getting their legs a stretch. Thats because they have teamed up with the city of…
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‘Share the love’ – kids read to kittens at El Paso Animal Services
EL PASO, Texas — Your kids could read to kittens as part of a unique program all about sharing the love. Petco Love is on a mission to spread love…
Continue Reading Game wardens find almost 400 illegal shark fins in Texas seafood restaurant
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A game warden and his K9 colleague discovered almost 381 whole shark fins and 29.2 pounds of frozen shark fins at a seafood…
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