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Have you seen El Paso's most wanted fugitives for week of March 7, 2021?

Anyone with information on the profiled fugitives should call 915-566-8477. Callers may remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward.
Mugshots: El Paso's most wanted fugitives for week of March 7, 2021

Anyone with information on the profiled fugitives should call 915-566-8477. Callers may remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward.
Photos: Funeral services held for Judge Philip R. Martinez

A rosary and mass for prominent El Paso federal judge and community leader Philip Ray Martinez were held at St. Patrick Cathedral on March 6, 2021.
Funeral services held for community leader and federal judge Philip Ray Martinez

Prominent El Paso federal judge and community leader Philip Ray Martinez, who left a lasting impact on the community, was laid to rest Saturday.
Albertsons reverses course; will continue to require face masks for customers at Texas stores

Face mask requirement will continue at company's six supermarket brands in Texas.
New, $1.4 billion Fort Bliss Army hospital opening delayed again by more problems

Hospital complex in East El Paso has fourth opening canceled after 'Day in Life' exercise finds issues.
Police seek help identifying hit-and-run driver that left victim critically injured

Anyone with any information can call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org.
A look inside El Paso's Crime of the Week, March 6

Police seek help identifying a hit-and-run driver that left the victim critically injured in East El Paso.
El Paso coronavirus update: City reports 10 deaths from COVID-19, 177 new cases

Here is the latest news on the coronavirus in El Paso. We'll be updating this story throughout the day. News tip? Email [email protected]
El Paso colleges will keep COVID-19 precautions in place after Texas mask mandate rescinded

El Paso's three major universities updated how they will operate for the rest of the year, after the statewide mask mandate is voided next week.
Seventh grader Marium Zahra spells 'realgar' to win El Paso Regional Spelling Bee

Young Women's STEAM Research & Prep Academy student Marium Zahra won the El Paso Regional Spelling Bee.
El Paso man arrested on child pornography charges in incident involving bomb squad

A 45-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with child porn charges during an incident that resulted in the bomb squad responding to the scene.
Woman arrested for allegedly beating man with metal object, threatening him with knife

A woman was arrested in connection with assaulting a man with a metal house-hold object and threatening him with a knife.
City COVID-19 vaccine registration application adds educators, childcare staff

City officials strongly encourage the community to continue wearing face covers, despite the new mask mandate that will begin on Wednesday, March 10.
El Paso mayor who lost brother and mother to COVID-19 stresses need for face masks in letter to governor

In a letter detailing the passing of his mother and brother, Oscar Leeser told Texas Gov. Greg Abbott about the importance of wearing a face mask
'God had a plan': Bishop Seitz comforts victims family during Gilbert Anchondo's funeral

Gilbert Anchondo, father of Walmart shooting victim, Andre Anchondo, died of a heart attack and was buried next to his son Thursday, March 4.
Watch Dzaki Sukarno from American Idol sing an original song

The 20-year-old from Las Cruces had almost 100,000 followers on TikTok.
Anchondo family gathers to remember father's life and kindness in hard times

Friends and family gather for Gilbert Anchondo's burial Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Evergreen Cemetery East in El Paso.
Shortage leads to William Beaumont Army Medical Center temporary postponing COVID-19 vaccine doses

William Beaumont Army Medical Center is temporary postponing administration of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine due to a shortage in doses.
The District Pub & Kitchen one of many bars adapting through the pandemic

The District Pub & Kitchen, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in El Paso.
UMC registers more than 3,000 super seniors for COVID-19 vaccine appointments online

University Medical Center of El Paso closed its online registration portal after registering more than 3,000 super seniors Thursday.
El Paso artists unite again in second fundraiser to showcase Borderland talent at exhibit

Looking for great deal on El Paso art? Stop by the Orange Brick Eclectic's fundraiser Saturday.
Dallas police officer charged with 2 counts capital murder

Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the force, was taken into custody Thursday morning and taken to the Dallas County Jail for processing.
1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses bound for Texas next week, health official says

State health official warns Texas that the pandemic has not ended and safety precautions should sill be followed.
'Lost Restaurants of El Paso' book feature's city's culinary history, photos and recipes

The story of El Paso is told through the borderland's culinary history. La Hacienda Café, The Central Café, Jaxson's, Griggs and Bill Parks Bar-B-Q are included.
Funeral services for prominent El Paso Judge Philip Martinez to be held Saturday

Funeral services for prominent El Paso federal judge and community leader Philip Ray Martinez will be held Saturday.
El Paso police: Kern Place shooting suspect says he thought city workers were burglars

A dog carcass was found after shots were fired at El Paso city workers cleaning an unkempt yard in Kern Place.
Juárez priest Aristeo Baca sentenced in child sex abuse case involving altar server girl

Juárez Catholic priest Aristeo Baca was convicted of sexually abusing an altar server girl starting when she was 8 years old.
Tales from the Morgue: In Olden days when the Rio Grande ran down Mills Street

This June 14, 1913, El Paso Herald article describes El Paso in the "olden days." A military cemetery was located where the public library is now.
COVID-19 mask wearing in El Paso Street

Despite a mask mandate set to expire on March 10, many El Pasoans continued wearing masks on El Paso Street on Wednesday.

Senate passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill March 6, 2021
The Senate approved the relief plan on Saturday after roughly 24 hours of debate. The bill, which could prove President Biden's first legislative victory if approved by the House, includes $1,400 stimulus checks for millions of Americans, as well as an additional $300-per-week in unemployment payments until early September. No Senate Republicans voted for the […]
Tony Romm, Jeff Stein and Erica Werner, The Washington Post
A year into the pandemic, many Texans still struggling financially and emotionally March 6, 2021
Monica Jimenez is still weathering the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic that started with her husband losing his oil field job. But the Brownfield native says she’s managed to find a few bright spots along the way. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.
Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman
Gov. Greg Abbott rejects aid from Biden administration in dispute over coronavirus testing for migrants March 6, 2021
Abbott said it is the federal government’s responsibility to test the migrants.
Patrick Svitek and Julián Aguilar
Join The Texas Tribune for an interview with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on the role that Texas cities play in combating climate change March 5, 2021
Turner was named chair of the Climate Mayors coalition in January. He will also discuss preparing cities for climate emergencies.
Texas Tribune Events Staff
Texas courts cleared for in-person trials, and local officials will decide whether to require face masks March 5, 2021
The Texas Supreme Court’s new order follows Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that he will lift a statewide mask mandate and many other coronavirus restrictions next week.
Jolie McCullough
Oil and gas interests left to “self-regulate” in aftermath of winter storm as Texas politicians pile on to ERCOT March 5, 2021
Politically powerful natural gas production and transportation companies, along with their regulators, appear to have so far escaped the wrath of the governor and the Legislature in the aftermath of the Texas power outages.
Erin Douglas
Several Texas college campuses to keep mask mandates after governor’s order March 5, 2021
Under Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, universities are able to choose whether they will retain and enforce mask-wearing and other COVID-19 safety measures. UT-Austin, Baylor, Southern Methodist University, Rice and the Texas A&M System are among those that will still require face masks.
Anna Canizales
Texas will not fix ERCOT's $16 billion power billing mistake March 5, 2021
The Public Utility Commission ignored its independent monitor’s recommendation to retroactively reduce the market price for power for at least part of the week of the winter storm.
Mitchell Ferman
Gov. Greg Abbott backs bill to stop social media companies from banning Texans for political views March 5, 2021
Senate Bill 12 would prohibit social media companies — including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube — from blocking, banning, demonetizing or otherwise discriminating against a user based on their viewpoint or their location within Texas.
Shawn Mulcahy
Analysis: How Gov. Greg Abbott's attack on "defunding the police" has divided Texas Democrats March 5, 2021
The governor's pivot from a focus on racism and policing after protests last summer to an emphasis on police funding and public safety, creates cross-pressures for Texans of color — particularly those who are Democrats, our pollsters write.
Jim Henson and Joshua Blank