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Texas DPS officer attempts to make arrest in Juárez after high-speed chase across international bridge
A Texas DPS officer in a high-speed chase pursued a woman across the border and handcuffed her at gunpoint in Juárez. Mexican authorities briefly detained the state trooper, while the woman was released.
3 changes to pandemic-era health benefits El Pasoans should know
The Biden administration is phasing out extra SNAP allotments, continuous Medicaid coverage and free COVID-19 tests as the public health emergency declaration comes to an end.
‘A little too late:’ Family mourns deported U.S. veteran who died in Juárez
The DHS denied emergency humanitarian parole for Mario Arturo Moreno, a deported U.S. Army veteran who ultimately died in a Juárez hospital in February.
‘Change Makers’ honors El Paso women elected officials
The March 31 event by El Paso Matters and Progress 321 will recognize El Paso women serving in elected office.
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Preservation group asks county to buy Duranguito buildings from city, redevelop area
The Paso del Sur group didn’t discuss how El Paso County could pay for the city-owned buildings in the Duranguito neighborhood it wants preserved and redeveloped.
House unveils bill giving state authority to ‘repel’ and return migrants crossing from Mexico
House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law, which courts have historically ruled falls under federal purview.
Former city leader Cary Westin to serve as interim city manager
The El Paso City Council voted to appoint Cary Westin as interim city manager when Tommy Gonzalez’s employment ends. His contract has not been finalized.
The Week Ahead
The Week Ahead: Memorial for Pete Duarte set for Saturday
A celebration of life is set for the late Pete Duarte, former director of Centro Familiar de Salud La Fe and CEO of UMC El Paso; also, the city to hold charter amendment meetings.
Health
How Eli Lilly insulin price cut impacts people with diabetes in El Paso
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is cutting insulin prices and capping out-of-pocket costs. This could bring relief to El Paso, where diabetes is prevalent.
El Paso creates ‘perfect storm’ for allergies – and treatment can be costly
In El Paso, the combination of dust, wind, air pollution and a lengthy pollination period can trigger seasonal allergies year-round. Treatment ranges from over-the-counter allergy medication to immunotherapy.
El Paso mental health court would provide alternative to prison
El Paso County is looking to establish a mental health court for adults by fall. Instead of prison, the program connects people with mental illness and substance use disorder with…
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