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The El Paso Public Service Board threw out a proposal that would make developers pay a greater share of new water infrastructure costs in sprawling parts of the city. El Paso Water officials estimated the fee would have saved existing customers about $549 in future rate increase costs over 10 years.

A rare bipartisan group of U.S. Senators is on the border in El Paso meeting with local leaders, community organizations and law enforcement. Senator Ted Cruz criticized President Joe Biden after he visited only one Texas border city to discuss mass migration at the border.

El Paso bid a final farewell to Police Chief Greg Allen this afternoon at funeral services. The chief was laid to rest at Evergreen East Cemetery after a last radio call where his family was presented with a flag.

During her last court appearance before resigning as District Attorney Yvonne Rosales pleaded the 5th rather than risk being removed from office. She refused to answer questions about allegations of incompetence and misconduct. Among the questions: what was Roger Rodriguez’s role with the DA’s office?

Texas is one of 20 states suing the Biden administration over a program that allows migrants from other countries to come to the U.S. temporarily. El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal will not seek re-election this year.

The number of encounters between border patrol and migrants in the El Paso area were the highest they’ve ever been between October and December last year, according to U.S. federal data.

Today, the Border Network for Human Rights and nearly 40 advocacy groups denounced Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s December letter alleging unnamed nonprofits were aiding and smuggling migrants into El Paso. Abbott called on the Texas Attorney General to investigate the baseless allegations.

El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar says she’s concerned political rhetoric about the border could lead to more violence. El Paso Water customers can expect an increase in bills each month for water, wastewater and stormwater charges.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams spent two days in El Paso to talk to city officials, humanitarians and with immigrants at the Downtown Sacred Heart Church. Mayor Adams’ visit also included a stop along the border fence to see a spot where migrants cross frequently into the city limits.

El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has announced 25 million dollars in new federal funding for several community projects. For the seventh time, a jury trial was canceled in the case involving Sam Morgan, a former Northeast City Council rep.