In this week’s news roundup, KTEP’s Angela Kocherga and Aaron Montes discuss ongoing redistricting efforts underway at the Texas legislature. And, how proposed changes would impact El Paso.

Texas Republicans have released a proposed map to redraw the state’s congressional districts. A coalition of community organizations marked the collection of 1,000 petitions against El Paso Electric’s proposed rate and profit margin increase.

The El Paso County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a joint communication campaign to spread awareness about Rickettsiosis, also known as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

The Texas Senate’s Redistricting Committee will hold a virtual regional hearing tomorrow morning. The legislature is undergoing a rare mid-decade redistricting effort amid President Donald Trump’s call for Texas Republicans to create five more Congressional seats in favor of the GOP.

In this week’s news round up, KTEP’s Angela Kocherga and Aaron Montes discuss a new federal contract for an over $1 billion U.S. immigration detention center at Fort Bliss.