El Paso Times
‘THEY’VE NEVER BEEN HERE’
FPRESIDIO or Denisse Carrera, it’s the dark, starry nights. ● For Mike Davidson, it’s his 49 years paddling the Rio Grande. ● For Bill Ivey, it’s the ghost town business he built with his father, and now his son. ● In a state with a historic rebellious...
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Iran sets conditions for further talks with U.S.
Iran vowed on April 10 not to participate in negotiations unless a ceasefire takes hold in Lebanon and Iran’s assets are unfrozen, throwing doubt over highstakes peace talks set to begin the following day in Pakistan. Iran’s parliamentary speaker,...
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Splish & splash
El Paso swimming season will be in full swing, starting early May, with one pool kicking off early and opening this Sunday, April 12. ● The city’s popular water parks — Chapoteo, Lost Kingdom, Camp Cohen, and Oasis — will begin their pool season in...
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‘My favorite day of the year’
Opening day for the El Paso Chihuahuas is always a special time for Toni and Janae Sustaita, and that was quite easy to tell when the Chihuahuas kicked off their 13th home season against the Albuquerque Isotopes at Southwest University Park. The...
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El Paso County sues ICE over detention center plan
The El Paso County Commissioners Court has approved a request to file a lawsuit related to immigration detention center against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Commissioners approved filing the legal action on Monday, April 6, which is...
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It’s Opening Day
El Paso Chihuahuas season 2026 promises to be a season of celebrating our culture and community - from choosing Matachines as part of its Copa de la Diversión identity, to bringing quesabirria tacos and mazapan-infused cocktails to the forefront. In...
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ICE finds dozens of standards violations
ICE oversight inspectors have found dozens of violations of detention standards in Camp East Montana, the largest detention center in the United States. Agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Office of Detention Oversight, which...
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‘Finally at the finish line’
Ajourney of discernment is culminating this Easter weekend for Mason Thompson, a young, married family man who is getting baptized in the Catholic church. ● “I’m a little nervous but mostly I’m just excited because this has been a two-year process for...
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2 U.S. fighter jets downed over Iran
Two days after President Donald Trump vowed in an address to hit Iran “extremely hard,” two U.S. fighter jets went down over Iran, according to the White House and media reports. One crew member was rescued from a two-seated F-15E fighter jet that was...
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250 years of freedom
Northeast El Paso’s annual NorthEaster Parade will help celebrate the U.S. Semiquincentennial this year. “48 Years of Tradition Meets 250 Years of Freedom: Join the America 250 Celebration!” states the Mimbela Family NorthEaster Parade website. The...
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Texas emergency alert test is coming
It is a test. It is only a test. Residents shouldn’t be alarmed on Thursday, April 2, when cell phones, television screens and radio start buzzing with alerts during a statewide test of public warning systems in El Paso and across Texas. “It’s a...
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‘It’s really meaningful’
Togo Railey never gets tired of the anniversaries, and this one is bigger than most. In Memorial Gym on Wednesday night, April 1, where UTEP (then Texas Western) had its greatest year, Railey will be there for the special screening of Glory Road that...
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3D barracks unveiled at Fort Bliss for border troops
Fort Bliss housing for soldiers serving the mission of border security was bolstered with the unveiling of 3D construction of future barracks. The ribbon-cutting held on Thursday, March 26, on the post was an opportunity to see the 3D Vulcan machine...
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Hundreds of El Pasoans join ‘No Kings’ protest
Hundreds of El Pasoans of all ages turned out for the third “No Kings” protest against the policies of President Donald Trump. The El Paso demonstration was part of a national day of protest on Saturday, March 28, with more than 3,300 events across...
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‘A LOT OF POSITIVE CHANGES’
It has been a whirlwind first year in office for Mayor Renard Johnson. Johnson, El Paso’s first Black mayor and a newcomer to politics, was sworn into office Jan. 6, 2025. Since that time, Johnson has led the city to its lowest tax rate in a decade,...
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Trump delays strikes on Iran power plants
The Pentagon is weighing sending an additional 10,000 troops to the Middle East as the war with Iran rages, multiple news outlets reported. It remained unclear when a decision will be made on whether to send the additional combat soldiers, according...
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Mayor declares state of El Paso ‘strong’
Closing the book on his first year in office, Mayor Renard Johnson declared, “the state of the city of El Paso is strong.” The mayor made his declaration before a packed house at the El Paso convention center during his first “State of the City”...
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‘With faith, without fear’
With chants of “with faith, without fear,” nearly 1,000 people marched through Downtown El Paso calling for an end to the Trump administration’s policies of mass deportation. Hundreds from the Borderland joined an interfaith march and vigil in support...
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Live fire training at Fort Bliss in Bradley Fighting Vehicles
The boom of a cannon and the rattle of a secondary machine gun signaled the training of Bradley Fighting Vehicles at Fort Bliss. Soldiers with the 4-6 Infantry Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat teams, on Friday, March 20, trained in regularly...
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Honoring the bravery, sacrifice of WWII heroes
As a registered 5,000 participants arrived at White Sands Missile Range, their collective patriotism told the story of a Bataan Memorial Death March commemoration 37 years in the making. The locale that bills itself as “America’s range” hosted the...
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‘I think we need a change’
Will Juárez Mayor Cruz Perez Cuellar be “the next governor of Chihuahua?” Perez Cuellar — who is mulling a run for governor with the Morena political party in 2027 — was the guest speaker at the El Paso Central Business Association’s monthly luncheon...
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PROJECT JUPITER
The mammoth Project Jupiter data centers complex being constructed for Oracle Corp., in the Santa Teresa, New Mexico area, on El Paso’s west edge, is to generate more power than El Paso Electric’s four power plants combined. That’s what the...
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Troops deployed to Middle East region
Despite President Donald Trump’s promises of the war with Iran ending soon and broad domestic disapproval of further involvement, the United States is sending more troops to the region, a defense official said. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit,...
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From dough to whoa!
It’s a Wednesday night at St. Augustine Pizza Pub and the din of laughter and chatter go hand in hand with the fun of learning how to make a pizza from scratch. ● Chef Alejandro Montoya Jaramillo is at the end of a long table, engaging 20 or so people,...
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El Paso marks 60th anniversary of Texas Western’s 1966 NCAA title
Texas Western College, now the University of Texas at El Paso, made history 60 years ago today, on March 19, 1966, by winning the NCAA basketball championship game against Kentucky. Coach Don Haskins started five Black players — Bobby Joe Hill, David...
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Opposition to wall in Big Bend rises
A bride in a frothy white gown. A groom holding a ring. An endless desert landscape of canyons against the open sky. Now imagine, says the Texas wedding photographer Anna Claire Beasley, construction noise, bulldozed roads and a steel border fence as...
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Miners school spirit shines at UTEP’s TCM Day
The University of Texas at El Paso’s longest-running student tradition known as TCM Day returned to campus with a slate of events filled with Miner pride. The daylong celebration pays tribute to the university’s roots in mining and includes the...
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Churro Time brings in-house churros, sweets to West El Paso
Churro Time in West El Paso serves fresh churros made in-house with fillings such as caramel, Bavarian cream, chocolate, strawberry, Nutella and Lechera. The shop is backed by decades of experience. Founder Rogelio Cataño has worked in the churro...
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Poppies Fest has new shuttle and activities
The Poppies Fest is always a great way to celebrate the arrival of springtime and those yellow and orange wildflowers. The fest also started as way to bring more awareness to Castner Range and make it a national monument. Castner Range was designated...
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El Paso airport sees drop in passenger traffic
After four years of steady gains following the COVID-19 pandemic’s decimation of air travel in 2020, passenger traffic at El Paso International Airport declined in 2025. Traffic decreased almost 5% to 3.84 million passengers. That’s 200,000 fewer...
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County attorney presents report on Socorro ICE detention center
There is still much unknown about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s plans to build a massive immigration detention center in Socorro, according to a report presented to the El Paso County Commissioners Court. El Paso County Attorney Christina...
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Flix Brewhouse goes beyond popcorn
The management at the newest Flix Brewhouse had a special five-course tasting event Feb. 26 to show that their theater snacks go far beyond the usual popcorn and hot dog fare. Led by David Meillier, vice president of operations for Flix Brewhouse, the...
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Diocese of El Paso files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits
The Catholic Diocese of El Paso has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid lawsuits alleging child abuse dating as far back as the 1950s, Bishop Mark Seitz announced. “After consultation with my priest consultants, diocesan advisors, and after my...
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‘Everyone is pretty upset about it’
Edgar Solis moved to the quiet street in Athena West Colonia in unincorporated El Paso County eight years ago, drawn by the open space and for the security of his young daughters. But now there is a sense of unease every time the 40-years-old former...
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Trump deportation push faces setbacks
President Donald Trump’s ouster of his top immigration enforcement official adds to the turmoil around the administration’s signature second-term initiative, again putting the spotlight on a deportation push that has faced setbacks amid intense...
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KICKING OFF A NEW SEASON
When new El Paso Locomotive manager Junior Gonzalez was rolled out in January, he emphasized a defensive focus, staying disciplined on the back end, and generally improving in the defensive third of the field, where the Locomotive were inconsistent in...
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Cornyn, Paxton in runoff; Talarico ‘shocking’ win
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is headed for a showdown for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat, but who he will be facing is yet to be determined. The Republican primary featured incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, who was in a fight for his life with...
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El Paso skateboarder rides toward 2028 Olympics
Danny Ruiz never imagined he would be competing and traveling the world as a skateboarder. For the 29-year-old El Paso native, the skateboard became more than a hobby, it became an outlet. “I really believe it saved my life, just based off of the...
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Year of the Horse
El Paso welcomed the Year of the Horse with performances, crafts and cultural traditions during the city’s Lunar New Year celebration. Lunar New Year, celebrated in China, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and other Asian countries and communities...
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Youngest mayor in NM sets sights on transparency, reform
At a mere 24 years old, Gabriel Holguin is already a savvy political operative, but now, as Anthony, New Mexico’s newest mayor, the universe just got bigger. After surviving a three-way race where he received 59% of the vote, Holguin is quick to note...
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Artist celebrates her heritage through jewelry
The torch makes a guttural pop as Claudia Ley ignites a flame. She looks closely at the orange-yellow flame. She turns a knob on the side of the torch, dialing it in until it is about an inch long and turns a purplish-blue. “Don’t try this at home,”...
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Trump claims on Iran’s missiles questioned
WASHINGTON –President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran will soon have a missile that can hit the United States is not backed by U.S. intelligence reports, and appears to be exaggerated, according to three sources familiar with the reports, casting doubt...
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‘My home away from home’
The newly opened Taco Palenque in East El Paso was a frenzy of anticipation with the visit of comedian and actor Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias to unveil his namesake taco. The star of nine solo comedy specials and “Magic Mike XXL” visited the location at...
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Fact checks, highlights from the State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night — the speech is now the longest in history. Trump touched on a “roaring economy,” immigration, addressed tariffs and attacked Democrats during his one-hour and 50-minute...
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High-voltage power line proposed for far East El Paso
El Paso Electric wants to build a large, high-voltage, multimillion-dollar electric transmission line in far East El Paso. The 345-kilovolt power line, the largest voltage line used in the EPE system, would cover from 10 to 19 miles, depending on...
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Juárez drops on the list of world’s most-violent cities
Juárez is still among the 20 most-violent cities in the world, but continues to see steady improvement in a global ranking released this month. In 2025, Juárez had the fewest number of reported homicides in eight years, which city and state officials...
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Oak & Antler brings upscale dining with lodge feel to Downtown
Open the doors to Oak & Antler American Tavern in Downtown El Paso, and you’ll discover a cozy but handsome restaurant with a lodge-type look. The tavern opened three months ago in Downtown El Paso at 317 E. Mills Ave. and has become a nice surprise...
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RUNNING WITH LIFE
On Sunday morning, sometime between 9:30 and 10 a.m., the top runners are going to be led to the finish line at the Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon in a sirenblaring police escort, collect their medals, do interviews and be feted as the champions of El...
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Supreme Court rules Trump’s tariffs illegal
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies, rejecting one of his most contentious assertions of his authority...
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‘It’s been a long 5 months’
Folklórico dancers filled the lobby with color and music as the El Paso Museum of Art reopened after $3.5 million in upgrades, marking the occasion with art, vendors and a Frida Kahlo exhibit. ● The five-month closure allowed for improvements that...
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El Pasoans begin Lent with Ash Wednesday Mass
Hundreds of El Pasoans — from military soldiers and couples to families — began the Lenten season with an early morning Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral. Clergy led the Mass with packed pews, reminding them that Lent is a time of...
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THE ROAD AHEAD
Progress is slowly being made on the Texas Department of Transportation’s ambitious plan to expand I-10 through West El Paso. The project kicked off in February 2022 when TxDOT allocated $174.3 million for an extensive overhaul of the interstate...
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Candidates, voting dates for El Paso’s primary
The midterm primary is quickly approaching and El Pasoans have a wide slate of candidates to choose from in county races. ● While a number of big state and federal races will dominate the ballot, including the Texas governor and a coveted U.S. Senate...
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‘Change in business circumstances’
HGS, a large global call-center operator based in India, plans to lay off 92 El Paso-area employees who work from their homes. The layoffs are scheduled to begin around March 31, according to a company notice sent to the Texas Workforce...
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Behind the El Paso shutdown
Minutes before midnight on Feb. 11, the Federal Aviation Administration shut down the airspace over El Paso for 10 days − longer than the airspace closure after the Sept. 11 attacks − prompting confusion and chaos for air travelers, residents and...
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Report: U.S. inflation ticked down in January
Inflation cooled a bit more than forecasters expected in January, with prices rising 2.4% from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Feb. 13. The report, which was delayed two days because of a brief government shutdown, revealed that inflation...
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One of the biggest races soon underway
The 21st running of the Sunland Derby at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino is all set. The Sunland Derby on Sunday, Feb. 15, is the biggest race of the three-month racing meet. Here is what to know. What to know about 2026 Sunland Derby A field of...
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Conflicting stories emerge on airspace over El Paso
EL PASO – The airspace over this border city’s international airport was briefly closed on Feb. 11, although conflicting explanations have emerged about why. An administration official told USA TODAY that drones controlled by Mexican cartels had...
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El Paso home prices slightly rise in 2025
El Paso home prices increased at the end of 2025, but at a slower pace than in 2024, newly released data show. El Paso was one of 168 markets in the nation to see home prices increase at the end of 2025, the National Association of Realtors reported...
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‘A new beginning’
El Paso Police Department Chief Peter Pacillas and family members who serve in law enforcement or the military pinned badges on new officers as the department marked its 139th academy class graduation and 23rd lateral officer graduation. The ceremony...
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Cost of hospital flood repairs still undisclosed
Military officials have declined to reveal the cost of repairing damage and replacing equipment from two major water pipe breaks in a five-month period at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center, which opened in July 2021 after years of construction...
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Sheriff talks of challenges in year 2
A year has quickly passed since El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte took office filled with a fresh perspective and ambitious proposals that a year later are facing the cold reality of government funding and budgetary limitations. The former El Paso...
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MAGA vs. Bad Bunny splits Super Bowl
Sen. Tommy Tuberville was thrilled to attend the Super Bowl in 2025 when he hitched a ride on Air Force One, joining President Donald Trump and several other Republican lawmakers for the big game. “Happy Super Bowl Sunday,” the Republican senator for...
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THE PATH HE TRAVELED
The life of an NFL assistant coach is often going to fly under all radars, but the sports world doesn’t often see a journey as improbable as the one Jeremy Springer has made in the last 55 weeks. On Jan. 5, 2025, the UTEP alum Springer effectively...
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El Pasoan Victor Avila plays key role in Trump administration
El Paso native Victor Avila laid on the ground of a Mexican highway with three gunshot wounds after being ambushed by a drug cartel, fighting for his life. Drug cartel members shot the vehicle that the Del Valle High School and UTEP graduate, and his...
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New border barrier rises like a ‘wall’ in Rio Grande
BROWNSVILLE — A string of orange buoys is growing in the Rio Grande, as the Trump administration builds a “river wall” to stop what is now a trickle of illegal migration. Unlawful border crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have plunged over the past...
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Before ICE, Border Patrol clashed with the public
Federal immigration agents pulled over a Hispanic high school football coach driving his players to a game and pointed a pistol at his head. They swarmed a high school parking lot to question Hispanic students about their citizenship. When the teens...
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Billionaire Stan Kroenke buys large NM ranches
Stan Kroenke, a billionaire real estate mogul best known as owner of the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Nuggets, now owns a huge chunk of New Mexico. Kroenke companies in December bought six, big cattle ranches, spanning several counties in the eastern...
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‘There were a lot of sick people in there’
LAREDO, Texas – They stole a few hours sleep under glaring LED lights, crowded in by dozens of other detainees. They shivered through fevers and flus and prayed deadlier diseases weren’t stalking their confines. Then, just as they feared their...
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Commended leadership
The Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to approve Superintendent Xavier De La Torre’s annual evaluation after a closed-door session. Though the board did not release the evaluation, trustees in open...
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Chefs in the state making semifinals
Four chefs, representing El Paso, Sunland Park, N.M. and Socorro, have been named 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists. An El Paso restaurant, Taconeta, also made it to the Wine and Other Beverages Program semifinals. Andres Pablos, owner and chef at...
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U.S. agrees not to deport 6 witnesses in migrant’s death
The U.S. government agreed not to deport witnesses in a migrant’s death that’s been ruled a “homicide” at an El Paso ICE detention center. U.S. Department of Homeland Security attorney Darryl Vereen and attorney for the migrant’s family Christopher...
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More detention centers in the works
This article was co-published with Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom dedicated to high-quality coverage from the U.S.Mexico border, and KTEP Public Radio. EL PASO — Once a flashpoint in the heated debate over high immigration...
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‘Our goal is simple, to create an elevated experience’
El Pasoan Luciano Aguayo is creating a new cocktail club that is reminiscent of the kind of place he likes to frequent, a high-end cocktail lounge to enjoy conversation and creative, curated drinks. Aguayo, an entrepreneur and consultant in the...
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