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Border Network for Human Rights demands border policy change from Biden administration

BNHR lead a caravan of advocates to a demonstration Jan. 23, 2021, to demand the Biden administration make immigration policy changes.
Border advocates demand border policy changes from Biden administration

Border advocates lead a caravan of advocates to a demonstration to demand the Biden Administration make border policy changes on Jan. 23, 2021.
Have you seen El Paso's most wanted fugitives for week of Jan. 24, 2021?

Anyone with information on the profiled fugitives should call 915-566-8477. Callers may remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward.
El Paso's most wanted fugitives for week of Jan. 24, 2021

Anyone with information on the profiled fugitives should call 915-566-8477. Callers may remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward.
El Paso coronavirus update: City reports 462 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths on Saturday

Here is the latest news on the coronavirus in El Paso. We'll be updating this story throughout the day. News tip? Email [email protected]
UMC closes registration for first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

University Medical Center has received another allotment of vaccine doses on Saturday.
Property owners' opposition derails proposed Downtown El Paso historic district

Downtown National Register Historic District would bring tax incentives for renovations.
Crime of the week: Tips sought on 2-year murder

Anyone with any information can call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org.
A look inside El Paso's Crime of the Week, Jan. 22

Anyone with any information can call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org.
Vitalant Blood drive planned at Sunland Park Mall; free COVID-19 antibody test provided

Donate blood on Jan. 22 at Sunland Park Mall and find out if you have antibodies for COVID-19.
Complimentary COVID-19 antibody test for blood donors at Sunland Park Mall blood drive

Blood donors receive a complimentary COVID-19 antibody test during the Vitalant blood drive at Sunland Park Mall Friday, Jan. 22, in El Paso.
Chaparral, NM, man accused of hijacking fuel tanker, sparking police chase in El Paso

A Chaparral man was arrested after authorities say he carjacked a fuel tanker truck and led law enforcement on a chase, FBI officials said.
Mayor Oscar Leeser, City Council set vision for El Paso amid COVID-19 battle

Mayor Oscar Leeser finds himself serving his second term as mayor as the city and nation reach a crucial point in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Border Patrol reunites 1-year-old Ecuadorian girl, parents in human smuggling case

A 1-year-old girl was reunited with her parents after she was smuggled across the border near an El Paso port of entry.
Yes, 'Night Stalker' is a real story. How serial killer Richard Ramirez was ultimately caught.

The Netflix show "Night Stalker" is a four-part documentary series on serial killer Richard Ramirez.
Deputies seek public's help in death of 18-year-old man in San Elizario

An 18-year-old man was killed last weekend after deputies believe he fell out of a truck and was struck by another car in San Elizario.
Let me just say this: El Pasoans jump on Bernie Sanders meme trend

Thought of a funny Bernie Sanders meme with an El Paso flair yet? Here are some to get you started.
Upcoming Virtual Death Café will aim to make death an easier subject to talk about amid coronavirus

Upcoming Virtual Death Cafe will aim to make death an easier subject to talk about amid coronavirus. Find out more.
El Paso municipal courts now holding virtual hearings

Virtual hearings are on for cases pending in the El Paso municipal courts, officials said. Here's what to know.
Paul Foster-owned Downtown building demolished to expand vacant land for future development

Demolished store building next to land where several buildings were tore down in 2015.
City of El Paso launches new website to register, book COVID-19 vaccine appointments

A new COVID-19 vaccine website was launched by the city of El Paso with an updated registration form and an online scheduling system.
El Paso school districts offer COVID-19 rapid tests, vaccinations for staff, volunteers

Larger public school systems in El Paso County have begun rolling out COVID-19 rapid testing and vaccinations for staff in recent weeks.
Asylum seekers at U.S.-Mexico border see hope in Biden administration immigration changes

Asylum seekers turned back to Mexico under the 'Remain in Mexico' program hope for opportunities in the U.S. while experts warn of new humanitarian crisis.
SISD allows teachers to work from home due to rising COVID-19 hospitalizations

Region 19 schools will return to in-person learning on Feb. 1, though some districts are backtracking due to rising COVID-19 hospitalization rates.
Lubbock man who blamed COVID-19 for deadly shooting indicted

Robert Baker faces a murder charge in connection with the Nov. 8 shooting death of Jason Holloway at the Market Street parking lot in Central Lubbock.
Crime Files: 1989 killing on Don Haskins Drive unsolved

The unsolved beating death of Stephen Michael Hicks on a desolate road in 1989 is featured in "Crime Files" by Crime Stoppers of El Paso.
Who killed Stephen Hicks? Savage beating death on El Paso road in 1989 remains unsolved

The savage beating death of 23-year-old Stephen Michael Hicks on a dark, isolated road in East El Paso remains unsolved more than 30 years later.
Trump's pardons include Casey Urlacher, brother of NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher

Casey Urlacher was pardoned by Donald Trump following his involvement in a gambling ring conspiracy in 2020.
El Paso and New Mexico natives optimistic over Biden administration's diverse cabinet

With Joe Biden now serving as the nation's 46th president, some El Paso and New Mexico natives are hopeful of what a more diverse cabinet can accomplish.
Some Socorro ISD students return to campus for spring 2021 semester

Roughly 2,000 students returned to Socorro ISD campuses for in-person learning on Jan. 19, 2021.

The Texas Tribune: Main Feed

Two Republicans headed to runoff for northwest Texas House seat January 23, 2021
David Spiller held a strong lead against second-place finisher Craig Carter in the race to replace outgoing state Rep. Drew Springer, who was elected to the Texas Senate.
Patrick Svitek and Emma Platoff
Texas state Rep. Carl Sherman says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 January 22, 2021
Sherman did not say how he thought he contracted the virus. The House, which gaveled in for start of the 2021 legislative session last week, adjourned Jan. 14 and is not set to convene again until Tuesday.
Cassandra Pollock
Ken Paxton files lawsuit challenging Biden administration’s pause on deportations January 22, 2021
President Joe Biden issued an executive order calling for a 100-day moratorium on some deportations as part of a sweeping review and reset of immigration and enforcement policies.
Julián Aguilar
Watch: New Texas senators discuss plans to address COVID-19’s impact on health, businesses January 22, 2021
State Sens. César Blanco, D-El Paso; Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio; and Drew Springer, R-Muenster, detail their ideas to combat the wide-ranging effects of COVID-19 on Texans.
Neelam Bohra
Democratic colleagues file ethics complaint against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz after Capitol riot January 22, 2021
The complaint says that Cruz lent “legitimacy” to unfounded claims of voter fraud prior to the violence on Jan. 6.
Bryan Mena
Facing a crush of COVID-19 patients, ICUs are completely full in at least 50 Texas hospitals January 22, 2021
Across Texas, hospital intensive care units are being battered as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in a post-holiday surge. Dozens of facilities have reported that their ICUs have been at or above 100% capacity for weeks, leaving staff overworked and stretched thin.
Marissa Martinez and Carla Astudillo
Analysis: Top Texas lawyers skipping the honeymoon with the Biden administration January 22, 2021
As the new president and vice president were taking their oaths in Washington, D.C., the state's top lawyers were promising to legally challenge the new administration at every step.
Ross Ramsey
Dan Patrick asks Texas to revise coronavirus vaccine distribution plan as eligible people experience frustration trying to locate a dose January 22, 2021
The lieutenant governor's request comes as distribution of the vaccine in Texas has been beset with miscommunication and technical issues that have created confusion for patients and providers, even as Texas outpaces other states in administering the vaccine.
Alex Samuels
Texas House and Senate propose similar spending amounts in preliminary budgets January 22, 2021
The proposals are about $7 billion over the amount Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said lawmakers have to spend during the 2021 legislative session.
Mitchell Ferman
Republicans and Democrats both want to repeal part of a digital content law, but experts say that will be extremely tough January 22, 2021
Experts say the GOP's rhetoric about Section 230 of a 1996 communications law suggests a deep misunderstanding of how it works.
Bryan Mena and Duncan Agnew