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Texas Sugar House Tribute: Retired worker turns home into La Casa de Azúcar; visitors see folk art from street

In 1973, Rufino Loya Rivas and Celia purchased a house in El Paso, Texas, which became a canvas for Loya's artistic vision over the next 25 years. He transformed the property into La Casa de Azúcar, featuring arches, columns, and shrines made from affordable materials reminiscent of Mexican religious architecture.…

The Times of India · Oct 22

El Paso Councillors Seek ICE Camp's Closure After Deaths and Reported Medical Neglect

El Paso councillors Josh Acevedo and Lily Limón want the city to seek closure of Camp East Montana, citing alleged abuse, medical neglect and three deaths at the ICE facility.

International Business Times UK · Oct 22

Texas landowners challenge $46B border wall as lawsuit halts Big Bend construction

A $46 billion plan to expand the US-Mexico border wall is facing resistance from Texas landowners, while a separate lawsuit has halted construction in the Big Bend region. On October 2, 2026, US District Judge Kathleen Cardone of the Western District of Texas, in El Paso, granted a preliminary injunction…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Woman refused to give up her Karol G concert seats to a family of nine. One of them then allegedly tracked down her TikTok: ‘Came at me the wrong way’

Spent the night calling her out to security.

We Got This Covered · Sep 9

ICE Contractor for Controversial Camp East Montana Is Trailed by Fraud Allegations

To continue running the deadly El Paso detention center, the feds turn to a company that’s faced numerous lawsuits from labor unions and former employees and is actively fighting a whistleblower in court.

Texas Observer · Sep 2

ICE Detains Venezuelan San Diego Padres Staffer Oswaldo Pirela in Texas

Oswaldo Pirela, a Venezuelan and minor league catching coordinator for the San Diego Padres, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, at El Paso International Airport in Texas while returning to Arizona from a work trip.

Latin Times · Aug 19

San Diego Padres minor-league staffer detained by ICE after arrest in Texas

Padres catching coordinator was stopped at an El Paso airport while returning from a work trip as his family and DHS disputed his immigration status

The Guardian - US · Aug 18

Nashville Is Latest City to Sue DHS Over Threat to Withhold Security Funds Tied to Election Requirements

The lawsuit, filed in federal court, also includes Columbus, Ohio, and El Paso and Harris counties in Texas

Latin Times · Aug 18

US, Mexico conduct security exercises near border

CIUDAD JUáREZ (MEXICO) - US and Mexican armed forces performed security exercises Thursday along the border near the cities of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14

Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities

In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision. Lupe, a participant in a study on emotional distress and maternal health in El Paso, Texas, recounted her birth experience in a postpartum interview. (All participant names, Lupe’s included, are pseudonyms…

The Conversation · Jul 30