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Employers based in the El Paso Standard publication area submitted 43 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Ellensburg man sentenced to 15-year prison term for child pornography offenses

A 39-year-old resident of Ellensburg, Aaron Dollarhide, received a 15-year federal prison sentence on March 26 following charges related to receipt of child pornography.

Florida coach sentenced to 10 years for attempting to meet a minor

A little league baseball coach from Florida has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.

ICE Boston apprehends Dominican national charged with violent offenses

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended a Dominican national, Gregori Thomas Romero, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on February 1st.

Georgia woman pleads guilty to smuggling firearms into Mexico

A Georgia woman has pleaded guilty to smuggling firearms into Mexico, following an investigative effort by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Rep. Veronica Escobar criticizes Trump and GOP in recent tweets

By El Paso Standard | Apr 7, 2025

Rep. Veronica Escobar, a U.S. Congress member from Texas, critiqued former President Trump and the GOP's handling of economic issues and addressed alleged censorship practices.

16 face multimillion-dollar gambling and money laundering charges in Houston

By El Paso Standard | Apr 7, 2025

Several Houston-area residents have been arrested on charges including conspiracy, illegal gambling operations, bribery, and money laundering.

Irish national charged in home repair fraud scheme in Rhode Island, Massachusetts

By El Paso Standard | Apr 6, 2025

An Irish national, John O’Brien, has been detained on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy following a federal investigation into an alleged home repair fraud scheme targeting homeowners in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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El Paso Standard area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the El Paso Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Smuggling organizer sentenced to 30 months for coordinating Colombians' illegal entry into the U.S

Greiby Melissa Barcelo-Velasquez has been sentenced to 30 months in prison by a U.S. court for her involvement in the smuggling operation of more than 100 Colombians into the United States.

Former Puerto Rico police officer sentenced for child exploitation after ICE investigation

The United States Attorney’s Office for Puerto Rico has sentenced Luis Javier Pérez-Badillo, a former Puerto Rico police officer, to 11 years in prison and five years of supervised release.

ICE deportation of Honduran man wanted for murder back to his home country

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Ruben Alonso Urbina Martinez, a 39-year-old Honduran man wanted for murder in his home country.

ICE investigation leads to indictment for naturalization fraud in Tucson

A federal grand jury in Tucson indicted a man for naturalization fraud following an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

ICE signs agreement to use Glades County Jail for additional detention capacity

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the reinstatement of an intergovernmental service agreement with the Glades County Board of County Commissioners.

Economic concerns: Rep. Veronica Escobar criticizes Trump's policies

Texas Congresswoman Veronica Escobar expressed critical views on social media in April 2025 about the economic strategies under former President Donald Trump.

Veronica Escobar criticizes Senate Republicans' budget proposal and billionaire tax breaks

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has made recent comments through tweets, addressing various subjects such as unconscious slips and Senate Republicans' fiscal proposals.

Rep. Veronica Escobar expresses gratitude for allies in honoring fallen soldiers

Rep. Veronica Escobar, in messages shared on April 4, 2025, extends her appreciation and condolences regarding fallen U.S. soldiers through a series of tweets.

US claims Iranian oil sale proceeds linked to terrorism

An investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has led to a civil forfeiture complaint involving $47 million in proceeds from the sale of nearly one million barrels of Iranian petroleum.

El Paso County saw 18.5% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022