Posted on · Some local officials would like more power to respond to the virus as they see fit, but an appeals court already squashed one county's attempt to impose new restrictions.
Posted on · In El Paso at least 905 people have died with nearly 490 additional deaths under investigation. Health authorities warn holiday gatherings could become super spreader events.
Posted on · The new curfew for El Paso County, Texas went into effect just after midnight Wednesday and runs through Monday. The judge who issued the order said it was "not as rigid" as he wanted.
Posted on · County Judge Ricardo Samaniego does not have support from the mayor and city police are not enforcing the order. They’re leaving it up to sheriff’s deputies.
Posted on · El Paso medical experts describe their experiences with the spike of COVID-19 cases in their area, plus what we can do to stay safe from the virus during the Halloween weekend.
Posted on · A deep fear among some El Pasoans has cast a chilling shadow over their defiant shows of strength and unity.
Posted on · On Monday's show: The one-year anniversary of the El Paso Walmart shooting, an edition of Houston Pet Peeves, and an update on sports.
Posted on · El Pasoans talk about resilience in the face of multiple traumatic events from the mass shooting on Aug. 3, 2019, from the current COVID-19 health threat and economic downturn to the previous humanitarian crisis as parents and children arrived at the border seeking asylum.
Posted on · But voter participation continues to lag registration in a county where both are typically low
Posted on · Residents of the border city are split over whether President Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric inspired the shooter.
Posted on · Listen to survivors as they reunite for the first time since the deadly Aug. 3 mass shooting a year ago in El Paso.
Posted on · The data includes specifics on which facilities have cases — information that both Texas and Austin officials had previously refused to release, citing privacy laws.
Posted on · As more businesses begin to reopen, Abbott said child care is an essential service and must be available immediately, while allowing bars to reopen at 25% capacity and restaurants to expand to 50% occupancy by Friday.
Posted on · In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration has effectively sealed off the border to asylum seekers and restricted immigration. One change affects migrants who have been sent to wait in Mexico as their asylum cases play out in U.S. immigration court as part of the “Remain in Mexico” program.
Posted on · The reopening is planned for Thursday. It will happen unceremoniously following a brief meeting with employees.