State data show Texas county jails held roughly 430 pregnant people monthly and a new state rider ordered a one-year TCJS study into prenatal care and pregnancy outcomes. Advocacy groups say the results could prompt policy changes.

El Paso council added an item asking staff to map legal and land‑use options to prevent ICE detention facilities inside city limits amid Fort Bliss controversy.

Bright orange buoys are now floating in the Rio Grande near Brownsville as federal crews begin a phased rollout tied to a 500‑mile plan. Officials and scientists are weighing safety, navigation and legal questions.

TEA will correct roughly 4,200 errors in the state’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum after the State Board delayed a vote. Licensing flags and publishing mistakes have amplified concerns about the rollout.

Socorro ISD reports only 21 infractions after the Texas cellphone ban; teachers note fewer distractions while some parents worry about emergency contact.

Socorro, Texas, announces new hires for 2026, expressing excitement about their potential contributions to the community and commitment to improvement and service.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office provided 35 law enforcement uniforms to high school students in a mentoring program, thanks to Pecos West sponsorship.

EPCC has renamed its Student Technology Services to Student Talent Services to reflect its broader focus on student skill development and employment training.

EPCC received its 29th consecutive award from the GFOA for excellence in financial reporting for the fiscal year 2024, reflecting its commitment to transparency and high standards.

Congresswoman Escobar secured $4 million in federal funds for the Village of Vinton's Water and Sewer Phase III Project, celebrated at a groundbreaking event.

State Sen. José Menéndez asked Gov. Greg Abbott to halt ICE operations in Texas, citing detention deaths, family separations and arrests at immigration hearings.

El Paso ISD celebrated as Emiliano Martinez Caloca and Shaheli De Silva won the district Spanish Spelling Bee, while Luna Millian took second place. Winners now prepare for the Regional Bee.

El Paso leaders warn Paxton's reporting rule could be targeted at urban counties and would saddle local prosecutors with heavy administrative and privacy costs.