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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.

Several Texas climate advocates are calling for the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] to strengthen its new rules on methane. The EPA released a proposal in November to cut methane pollutants from oil and gas industries.

Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against accused Walmart shooting gunman Patrick Crusius. The man from North Texas allegedly drove to El Paso and shot and killed 23 people with a rifle three years ago.

The city of El Paso will allow its 30-day disaster declaration to expire over the weekend. The number of migrant crossings into El Paso have dramatically fallen this month compared to December, according to city data.

President Biden will stop in El Paso on way to Mexico City where he’s meeting with the leaders of Mexico and Canada. The president will get a first-hand look at the how the city is coping with the hundreds of migrants who’ve arrived at the border.

El Paso police arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly pointing a gun at migrants in Downtown. Steven Driscoll allegedly harassed migrants on New Year’s Eve by pointing the weapon at them near Sacred Heart Church.

As title 42 remains in place thousands on the El Paso-Juarez stretch of border are in limbo. The controversial public health policy known as Title 42 remains in place despite a lower federal court’s order to remove it.