Cities across the valley take proactive measures, distributing sandbags and readying emergency teams ahead of the looming severe weather.

Abbott Secures Victory as Appeals Court Upholds Rio Grande Barriers
The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of Texas, allowing the state to keep its border barriers in the Rio Grande River as part of Governor Abbott’s Operation Lonestar.

Sinaloa Cartel’s El Mayo and El Chapo’s Son Arrested in El Paso
The Department of Justice announces the arrest of Sinaloa Cartel leaders Ismael Zambada Garcia, AKA “El Mayo,” and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of El Chapo, in El Paso.

Southwest Key Sued by DOJ for Alleged Sexual Abuse in Child Migrant Shelters
The Department of Justice sues Southwest Key, alleging a pattern of sexual abuse and harassment against children in its shelters from 2015 to 2023.