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Florida, Texas Counties Urge Flood Damage Reports
Weather
— Nov 5, 2026
Florida officials are urging residents and businesses affected by flooding in Indian River and St. Lucie counties to report property damage so agencies can assess recovery needs. In El Paso County, Texas, officials have requested SBA help with preliminary damage assessments and are asking affected Texans to submit reports to help determine whether federal disaster aid may be available.
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Government Offices Close Nationwide for Veterans Day
Politics
— Nov 5, 2026
Local governments in East Hartford, Los Alamos County, El Paso County, San Diego County and Olive Branch will close offices or some public facilities for Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Essential emergency services will continue, while other services vary by location: East Hartford trash and recycling pickup and Olive Branch trash collection are scheduled to run normally, though East Hartford leaf collection will pause.
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Democrats win reelection in Minnesota New Mexico and Texas races
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Irene Fernando won reelection as Hennepin County commissioner, while Democrat Gabriel Vasquez won New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District and Veronica Escobar won another term representing Texas’ 16th. In El Paso County, Democrats Ricardo Samaniego, Miguel Terán and Annette Griego also won local races.
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Elena Vasquez
Vasquez holding New Mexico's 2nd district helps keep balance in that swing area.
El Paso County declares disaster after Horizon floods
Weather
— Oct 26, 2026
Flooding in Horizon City affected dozens of homes and forced evacuations, with officials initially investigating the cause; the fire department later attributed it to runoff from heavy rain. El Paso County declared a disaster and expanded recovery efforts, including water removal, emergency supplies, shelters and assistance for residents and pets.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 12h
Drug Fugitives Arrested in Massachusetts, Colorado
World
— Oct 30, 2026
Ernest Madrid, wanted since 2017 on federal methamphetamine conspiracy and distribution charges in New Mexico, was arrested in Colorado Springs while allegedly working at a meatpacking plant under an alias. He is being held in El Paso County as he awaits extradition to New Mexico.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Courthouses Evacuated Amid Smoke Incidents in Texas, California
Weather
— Oct 16, 2026
The El Paso County Courthouse in downtown El Paso was evacuated Monday morning after reports of smoke on its 13th floor. Firefighters and sheriff’s deputies responded; officials had not yet provided further details.
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El Paso GOP Chair Plans Suit Over Cohen Film
Sacha Baron Cohen
— Oct 22, 2026
El Paso County Republican Party chair Michael Aboud says he was deceived into appearing in Sacha Baron Cohen’s satirical film Ali G: Who Iz I?, believing he was taking part in a documentary about immigration. Aboud has threatened legal action and condemned Cohen, while the film depicts him in increasingly outlandish staged scenes.
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County authorizes potential Project Jupiter breach notice
Business
— Oct 28, 2026
Doña Ana County commissioners unanimously authorized formal notice to Project Jupiter’s developers of a potential breach of industrial revenue bond agreements over Oracle’s proposed arrangement with El Paso Electric. The move opens talks about resolving the dispute; it does not establish that the developers violated the agreements or revoke the project’s bond authorization.
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High school football updates include Eisenhower's 49-34 win in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
— Oct 16, 2026
High school football coverage this week includes schedules, live scores and updates across El Paso, the High Desert, Stockton, Bucks and Eastern Montgomery counties, and Northern Colorado. Featured Northern Colorado matchups include Fort Collins vs. Fossil Ridge and Loveland vs. Roosevelt, while El Paso’s slate includes Montwood vs. Socorro and Canutillo vs. Jefferson.
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Rachel Meyers
Eisenhower's 49-34 win looks like a real offensive shootout this week.
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White House Officials Clash Over Nvidia Ties to Suspected Spy
A reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a… — by Andrew Powell
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Stand Downs Aid Homeless Veterans Across Four States
Lifestyle
— Oct 16, 2026
Veterans Stand Down events around the country are providing people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with essentials and connections to housing, health care, jobs and other support. El Paso County’s event is adding legal aid for issues including eviction and VA discharge status, while events in California, Illinois and Wisconsin also offered meals, supplies and personal assistance.
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El Paso, Texas, Calls in Ten Morgue Trucks as Coronavirus Cases Surge
Reporting
— Nov 9, 2020
Officials in the county of El Paso, Texas, said on Monday they are bringing in 10 temporary refrigerated morgue trailers to contend with one of the worst surges in coronavirus in the United States. Six morgue trailers…
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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El Paso deputy arrested over alleged 380-record scheme
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
El Paso County deputy Jessica Marie Alonzo was arrested and faces 10 counts of tampering with government records for allegedly altering more than 380 vehicle registration and title records to bypass Texas inspection and emissions requirements. Investigators say she collected thousands of dollars in payments, though they could not determine whether every payment was tied to the alleged scheme.
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Dem Judge Dismisses Riot Charges Against Group Of Illegal Immigrants Caught Charging At Law Enforcement
El Paso County
— Jun 11, 2024
A county judge has once again dismissed charges against a group of illegal immigrants accused of rioting at the U.S.-Mexico border. Democratic El Paso County Judge Ruben Morales dismissed 59 cases against illegal…
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Blue State Suffers Setback In Fight To Defend Gun Tax
Colorado
— Jul 29, 2026
A Colorado judge on Monday refused to dismiss El Paso County District Attorney Michael Allen as a defendant in a suit challenging a 6.5% tax the state placed on firearms.
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Out: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty Dumbness
Seton Motley · 7 min · 13h
Funeral Home Owners Slapped with Over 200 Felony Charges After Report of Disturbing Smell from Building
Reporting
— Nov 26, 2023
Police in Oklahoma arrested the owners of an abandoned El Paso County, Colorado, funeral home, where 190 decomposing human remains were discovered on Nov. 8. The couple, Jon and Carie Hallford, were arrested while on…
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What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
— Quiz
Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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Colorado Local Ballot Measures Propose Tax Changes
Politics
— Oct 9, 2026
Pueblo and El Paso County-area ballot measures would authorize new taxes or lift tax limits to fund library revenue flexibility, zoo operations and improvements, fire and public-safety services, new fire stations, and school safety and building upgrades. The proposals include sales-tax increases for Pueblo’s zoo and fire department, a long-term property-tax increase for Elbert Fire Protection District, and up to $80 million in bonds for Cheyenne Mountain schools.
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