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Walmart Plans To Reopen El Paso Store Following Mass Shooting

Posted on August 23, 2019 · The company will also create a memorial on site.

Texas

After Shooting, El Paso Could Lose An Estimated $11 Million In Retail Sales

Posted on August 9, 2019 · An expert says El Paso’s economy as a whole can absorb the hit, but it’ll be a hard blow for retailers that depend on back-to-school and holiday shopping for their strongest sales.

Politics

After Uvalde school shooting, Beto O’Rourke renews calls to ban assault weapons

Posted on June 1, 2022 · O’Rourke became known on the presidential campaign trail for his “Hell yes” promise to ban assault weapons. He’s been less vocal about the policy in his run for governor but this week, after the school shooting in Uvalde, he’s been newly assertive about the issue.

Weather

Winter storm knocks out power for thousands and threatens roadways across state

Posted on February 3, 2022 · Thousands of utility customers lost power Thursday and the Texas Department of Transportation reported icy or snowy conditions throughout the state.

Politics

Texas violated voting rights law during redistricting, retiring state GOP senator says in sworn court statement

Posted on January 27, 2022 · A three-judge federal panel is hearing arguments in a lawsuit claiming that Texas Republicans violated the Voting Rights Act when they redrew state Senate District 10 in Tarrant County to lessen Black and Hispanic voting power.

Politics

Federal court hears first challenge to Texas’ redrawn political maps

Posted on January 25, 2022 · The lawsuit alleges a GOP-drawn map of Texas Senate districts dilutes the voting power of minorities in North Texas. Attorneys say it could be a preview of what’s to come in the larger legal battle facing the state’s controversial new political boundaries.

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Texas

Walmart Plans To Reopen El Paso Store Following Mass Shooting

Texas

After Shooting, El Paso Could Lose An Estimated $11 Million In Retail Sales

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