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Federal officials are at the next phase of planning for the proposed $700 million expansion of the Bridge of the Americas in South Central El Paso.

The Texas House State Affairs Committee met today discussing state-based immigration enforcement. The Senate passed its own bills last week that increase penalties for individuals convicted of smuggling or operating so-called stash houses.

Chihuahua-based food production company Grupo Bafar is opening its U.S. headquarters in El Paso. KTEP’s Aaron Montes has details.

On Monday, the El Paso Commissioners Court will vote on a resolution accepting or declining over $3 million from Governor Abbott’s border programs.

The city of El Paso Interim City Manager Carr Westin named veteran assistant police chief Peter Pacillas as the permanent chief during a press conference today. The search began after the late Greg Allen died in January.

District 2 city representative Alexsandra Annello declared her candidacy for an open seat in the state legislature today. Her declaration effectively triggers Texas’ resign to run clause, meaning she will not finish out the last year in her City Council seat.

Texas House members who led the prosecution of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment released documents and evidence not used during last month’s trial in the Senate.

Over 1,000 people have died since fighting erupted over the weekend after a surprise attack by the terrorist group Hamas in West Israel. According to President Joe Biden, at least 14 Americans are among those killed.

State lawmakers in Texas were back in the Capitol today after Republican governor Greg Abbott tasked them with passing a slew of controversial proposals.

Bridge wait times are longer than usual just in time for the weekend, according to the Customs and Border Protection website. Passenger vehicles are waiting two hours to cross the Bridge of The Americas in South Central El Paso and an hour and a half to cross the Downtown bridge.