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Teens, guns and mental health: Juvenile crime in El Paso getting more violent

Several factors are fueling a rise in violent gun crime by teenagers in El Paso.

 

Abortion pill: Supreme Court pauses for a second time action on mifepristone restrictions

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's latest order put the abortion pill cases on pause until midnight on Friday.

 

Deaf, hard-of-hearing community can unite at picnic in El Paso on Saturday

The deaf and hard-of-hearing community in El Paso are invited to a picnic, organized by El Paso SLI Sign Language Interpreters. Find out more.

 

Uvalde families testify to raise purchasing age for AR-15-style guns. Here's what's proposed

Similar legislation, which many Uvalde families have been pushing for since the Robb Elementary shooting, has not made any headway in the Senate.

 

3 key takeaways from El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser's State of the City talk

During an event hosted by the El Paso Chamber, El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser celebrated accomplishments and looked back on challenges over the past year.

 

Fort Bliss soldier accused in 'home invasion' sex assault stays jailed

A 19-year-old woman was stepping outside to walk her dog when she was attacked at her El Paso apartment.

 

El Paso man, 47, dies after crashing into vehicle on Loop 375 and US 54

A 47-year-old man died Tuesday morning after he crossed a painted median, hit another car and struck a guardrail on Loop 375 and U.S. 54.

 

House passes measure to curb Texas cities' power to enact some ordinances

Republicans said the measure prevents a hodge-podge of local ordinances, but Democrats say it ties the hands of local governments.

 

See photos of the El Paso Chamber's State of the City address featuring Mayor Oscar Leeser

El Paso Chamber host the State of the City Address featuring Mayor Oscar Leeser at the Convention Center at Downtown El Paso on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

 

Uvalde families plead for stricter gun laws; legislation stalls in face of GOP opposition

Families of some of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school shooting made another plea for stricter gun laws.

 

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