This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Café Piro Named Among Best Chef Finalists…
Texas Monthly – Photos: This 101-Year-Old BBQ Joint Is Full of Historic Details
A couple of years back, I helped the Texas Historical Commission identify barbecue joints that were eligible for its Texas Treasure Business Award. For a business to qualify, it needs to have been operating continuously for…
Texas Monthly – The Daily Crossword: April 3, 2026
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Texas Monthly – A border wall through Big Bend appears to be on hold after public outcry, but questions remain
While the federal government hasn’t made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a “virtual wall” going through the region rather than a physical barrier. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – This state agency was created to investigate Texas universities. How that works is a mystery.
Office of the Ombudsman has no written policies on how to investigate allegations that education laws are being broken, even though it’s been accepting complaints for three months. Read: Read More
Border Report – Hegseth ousts Army chief of staff
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked the Army’s chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, to step down from the post and retire immediately, a Pentagon official told The Hill on Thursday. The Army…
KTSM News – El Paso ICE facility cited for multiple violations in inspection report
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — After eight months of operations at Camp East Montana, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Detention Oversight (ODO) conducted the first inspection into the facility, and…
KTSM News – Crash involving 18-wheeler causes power outage in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Over 2,000 people in East El Paso are without power after a crash involving an 18-wheeler on Thursday, April 2, according to the El Paso Police Department….
Border Report – California lawmakers tour private ICE facility
“Even though they know we know they clean up when we show up, just the fact that we show up, they know we’re watching, that’s why being here and asking questions is…
Border Report – Pregnant migrant teens sent to detention facility that lacks proper care, advocates say
Reports that a dozen pregnant migrant youth have been sent to a for-profit detention facility in this small border town have migrant advocacy groups up in arms. During a call with media…