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17 measles cases reported in El Paso, including 13 at ICE Camp East Montana
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (734+ words) " Early voting is underway for the March 3 primary. Compare candidates in contested local races. " Early voting for the March 3 primary is underway. Compare candidates in contested local races and make your plan to vote. " Read our Voter Guide Seventeen measles…...
El Paso is getting less water from the Rio Grande this year. What does that mean for the city’s water supply?
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (1611+ words) The Rio Grande is bringing water into El Paso only from early June through August this year, a short river season that will leave El Paso Water more reliant on pumping the region's aquifers to meet the city's demand for…...
El Paso judge dismisses charges against border crossers accused of violating military rules
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (827+ words) Federal Magistrate Miguel Torres said the government didn't show that it had provided signs in "conspicuous and appropriate places" warning that migrants were breaking military regulations by crossing the border. One of the Trump administration's latest efforts to militarize the…...
Is the world’s largest certified dark sky reserve in Texas?
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) Editor's Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce "fact briefs" that examine claims about issues shaping our community." The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve encompasses over 9 million acres across West Texas and parts of Mexico,…...