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An El Paso family sued the city and over 10 police officers in federal court over a high profile arrest that ended in the death of a man last year. The county medical examiner’s office determined the cause of Hernandez’s death was homicide due to asphyxia from chest compression during law enforcement subdual.

Two El Paso City Council representatives have sponsored a discussion item for next week’s meeting over how to keep ICE from opening more detention centers within city limits. An El Paso judge recused herself from cases involving migrant children after attorneys alleged she displayed prejudice against them in court.

City and County officials touted a decrease in traffic fatalities by 24 percent since local law enforcement agencies increased efforts to deter impaired driving. The Village of Vinton broke ground on the Water and Sewer Phase III Project.

The federal government has agreed to hold off on deporting two men who say they witnessed a death at the detention camp in El Paso. The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of a federal inmate who was held at the downtown jail.

El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks says a former prosecutor tried to prevent the widow of a Walmart mass shooting victim from crossing into the U.S. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to settle wrongful termination claims with former employees who reported him to the FBI.

A series of crimes involving teens over the last several weeks has prompted discussions about curtailing youth from engaging in such activity. Social media, mental health and access to guns are some of the topics law enforcement and elected policymakers discussed on Wednesday night in East El Paso.

The El Paso Electric Company reported many power outages across the city Monday. Over the weekend, an estimated 39,000 electricity customers lost power during a strong wind and dust storm.

After eight years, the El Paso City Council moved to terminate City Manager Tommy Gonzalez’s employment. He’ll receive a 120 day notice before he leaves his position, in accordance with his contract with the city.

The El Paso City Council issued a letter of admonition for Northeast city representative Joe Molinar. The vote came on Tuesday after the council voted to give the city manager 120 days notice of termination of his employment.

Law enforcement within the region say there is a growing trend of threats toward El Paso Schools. During a multi-agency press conference on Tuesday, police and local prosecutors affirmed threats towards schools will be dealt with seriously.