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Houston woman sentenced for fentanyl trafficking following ICE investigation

By El Paso Standard | Mar 7, 2025

A Houston woman, Alyssa Marie Maldonado, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

1 gas station in cities throughout El Paso County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Mar. 1

By El Paso Standard | Mar 6, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout El Paso County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

El Paso County ranks 111th in Texas for government transfer dependency at 25% in 2022

By El Paso Standard | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 25% of income in El Paso County—ranking it 111th least dependent among Texas counties.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across El Paso County in week ending Mar. 1

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout El Paso County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within El Paso County in week ending Mar. 1?

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout El Paso County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Veronica Escobar shares views on Republican responses and public figures

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Rep. Veronica Escobar voiced her opinions through tweets discussing political reactions and individuals like Stephen Miller on March 5, 2025.

Veronica Escobar comments on Trump-Biden dynamics and political discourse

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Veronica Escobar shared her perspectives via social media about political issues involving former President Trump and current President Biden.

Veronica Escobar questions recent tax policy changes in latest tweets

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Rep. Veronica Escobar addresses key political issues through recent tweets posted on March 5, 2025.

Veronica Escobar questions tariff policies and VA workforce changes

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar recently addressed several pressing issues via Twitter on March 5, 2025.

Veronica Escobar shares views on colleague's passing and policy issues

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Veronica Escobar addressed several significant issues via Twitter posts including expressing condolences for a fellow representative's passing and critiquing President Musk's policies on compensation related to DOGE work.

Veronica Escobar criticizes Trump's policies and remarks on Twitter

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar took to Twitter on March 5, 2025, expressing criticism towards former President Donald Trump's policies and public statements.

Veronica Escobar criticizes President Trump's economic policies and tariffs

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

In recent tweets from March 4-5, Rep. Veronica Escobar criticized President Trump's tariff policies as detrimental to American workers and speculated about potential political blame games involving President Biden.

Veronica Escobar criticizes Trump's address and comments on tariff impacts

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

On March 5, Rep. Veronica Escobar shared her thoughts regarding Donald Trump's address and its impact on governmental integrity while also discussing economic consequences related to tariffs affecting U.S.-bound shipments from maquiladoras

Rep. Veronica Escobar critiques policy changes since Trump's inauguration

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

In a series of tweets dated March 5, 2025, Rep. Veronica Escobar expressed criticism towards recent economic policies under President Trump’s administration, focusing particularly on increased taxes and their impact on small businesses.

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Which former El Paso Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 8?

By El Paso Standard | Mar 5, 2025

These former El Paso Standard area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, March 8.

Dominican national sentenced for drug trafficking and illegal reentry into U.S

By El Paso Standard | Mar 4, 2025

An investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (ICE HSI) in Washington, D.C., has resulted in a Dominican national receiving a prison sentence of 15 years and eight months.

Guatemalan gang member arrested by ICE in Arizona

By El Paso Standard | Mar 4, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Phoenix, along with partners from the Drug Enforcement Administration, have apprehended Hugo Leonel Soto-Moran, a 38-year-old Guatemalan national.

ICE deports Pakistani national identified as security threat

By El Paso Standard | Mar 4, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Dallas has deported a Pakistani national identified as a national security priority back to his home country on February 25.