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  • El Paso is home to a new federal landmark that honors the history of bracero workers. The site in Socorro was the primary hub for thousands of workers who arrived from Mexico to provide critical labor in the U.S. during World War two through 1964.
  • Higher education leaders are telling Texas Senators how they’re complying with a state law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public universities and colleges. Before today’s hearing, a group of UT Austin students, faculty and staff marched from campus to the Texas Capitol to express their opposition to the law.
  • Juries sentenced two men and one woman to life in prison without a chance for parole for charges of capital murder. The cases are part of separate jury trials that finished over the last three weeks.
  • The El Paso Independent School District school board unanimously voted in favor of appointing businessman Jack Loveridge to fill a trustee vacancy.
  • The El Paso County Commissioners court postponed its vote to extend a contract with an outside attorney and environmental expert reviewing Marathon Petroleum’s applications for operation with the state and federal government.
  • With all the moms in mind, Robbie, Andy & Chris get silly and sweet while discussing songs that evoke motherhood and our own moms all while mining some gems from the conversation.
  • A judge said the state of Texas did not have enough evidence to charge 140 migrants with “riot participation.” The migrants were part of a group that climbed over temporary border fencing set up by the state of Texas on April 12.
  • City Council voted to rezone land near Rio Bosque wetlands park. That change allows a temporary cement mixing plant to operate permanently near the wetlands Rio Bosque is home to migratory birds and a research site.
  • El Paso City Council approved having builders pay more of the cost for water and sewer lines for new housing developments. After several hours of testimony, the council voted 5-3 to impose an impact fee for homebuilders.
  • Just over 140 riot participant charges against migrants face dismissal after public defenders argued against the cases in two hearings this week. Judge Ruben Morales is expected to make his decision soon.
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