In this week’s news roundup, KTEP News’ Angela Kocherga and Aaron Montes discuss the latest in a new law that would require Texas sheriffs and their offices to sign new agreements with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Montes also discusses on an ongoing federal lawsuit by civil rights groups against the state of Texas over redistricting after the U.S. Census in 2020. The nonprofits and individual Texans allege the state of Texas adopted redistricting maps that dilute the representation of minorities. Kocherga also discusses an announcement in Socorro over the creation of hundreds of jobs through Taiwanese company WiWynn. And, Kocherga also reminds El Pasoans to prepare for scorching temperatures this weekend and on where to stay cool or out of the heat. For information on cooling centers, dial 3-1-1 or visit webpage elpasotexas.gov.
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This program originally aired on June 6, 2025