El Paso County officials are calling on the federal government to conduct an environmental impact analysis over a proposed new massive detention center in Socorro.

El Pasoans are paying some of the highest prices for gas in the state, according to Triple A Texas. At an average of $3.35, costs are just below the national average. The U-S Court of International Trade has ordered the Trump administration to repay tariffs President Trump imposed by executive order just over a year ago.

El Paso’s Congresswoman is among the bipartisan lawmakers who welcomed the news that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is no longer leading the agency. After months of denying he had an affair with a congressional aid, Representative Tony Gonzales admitted yesterday to the relationship.

The massive immigrant detention center in East El Paso is set to close, according to Congresswoman Veronica Escobar. Tuesday’s Primary Election started with technical issues for some voting centers that experienced problems with the voter-check-in electronic pads.

Polls are open for about another hour until 7pm. Anyone in line before that time will be able to cast a ballot. Remember you can vote at any location. The El Paso Democratic Party was concerned that a problem this morning caused confusion and discouraged people from voting.

The El Paso City Council took several steps to challenge rate increases from utilities today. The council voted to have the attorney’s office appeal a decision on Texas Gas’ proposed rate increase.

There’s a last-minute flurry of candidates visiting El Paso as early voting wraps up for the March 3rd primary election. The Democratic frontrunner in the governor’s race Gina Hinojosa visited El Paso a few weeks ago.

El Pasoans are heading to the polls to make their choices for federal, state and local offices. Early voting in the March 3rd election ends this Friday. The city of El Paso, El Paso Association of Fire Fighters and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 51 have entered collective bargaining negotiations.

When President Donald Trump addresses Congress for his State of the Union address, El Paso’s Congresswoman will not be in attendance. Veronica Escobar said she will boycott the address later this evening.

Statewide early voting in the two primary elections shows participation from Democrats is outpacing Republicans. U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state representative James Talarico paid a visit to El Paso over the weekend.