A guard collected the note and walked away. Within an hour, jail records show, he was found unconscious in his cell. An autopsy determined he killed himself.
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Valley Fever to Asthma Attacks: How Windy Weather, Blowing Dust Wreak Havoc on Lungs
Less than a week later he was back in the ER, at University Medical Center of El Paso this time.
Less than a week later he was back in the ER, at University Medical Center of El Paso this time.
Opinion: When We Support the Caregiver, We Strengthen Texas
Across West Texas, military and veteran caregivers sustain the people who once wore the uniform — and they do it quietly, day after day.
Across West Texas, military and veteran caregivers sustain the people who once wore the uniform — and they do it quietly, day after day.
Sainthood Starts With a Virtuous Life. But the Journey Can Be Long, Hard – And Expensive.
U.S. Catholic bishops recently approved an investigation into a borderland’s priest’s life for possible sainthood
U.S. Catholic bishops recently approved an investigation into a borderland’s priest’s life for possible sainthood
Opinion: Stand Up to a President Who Tramples the Constitution and Our Values
Where is the sanity? I’m just a mother and grandmother still grieving the loss of my husband but cannot avoid seeing all this play ad nauseum on television.
Where is the sanity? I’m just a mother and grandmother still grieving the loss of my husband but cannot avoid seeing all this play ad nauseum on television.
Opinion: The Future of Film Is Regional – Including in El Paso
In tandem with attracting potential Hollywood films and supporting what it takes to bring those films to the community, El Paso has the unique opportunity to also look inward.
In tandem with attracting potential Hollywood films and supporting what it takes to bring those films to the community, El Paso has the unique opportunity to also look inward.
Opinion: Public Education Is Under Attack. We Need to Stand Up for Safe and Healthy Schools
The plain truth is public education is under attack in Texas.
The plain truth is public education is under attack in Texas.
Opinion: El Paso Cannot Keep Excusing Abuse of Women in Public Life
I refuse to center him in this story, nor will I mention his name again.
I refuse to center him in this story, nor will I mention his name again.
Breakfast Burritos to Birria Tacos: Behind the Scenes of El Paso School Cafeterias Amid New USDA Guidelines
Daniels said the work his staff does, standing on their feet all day, can be tiring, but is worth it in the end.
Daniels said the work his staff does, standing on their feet all day, can be tiring, but is worth it in the end.
Opinion: El Paso Must Resist Trump’s Plan for the Largest Migrant Detention Center in U.S. History
What happens in El Paso often becomes the blueprint for the nation.
What happens in El Paso often becomes the blueprint for the nation.
After 20 Years in Prison, Daniel Villegas Wins Chance to Put El Paso Police on Trial for Coerced Confession
Current or former police officers Hector Loya and Earl Arbogast were dismissed from the lawsuit in Guaderrama’s ruling.
Current or former police officers Hector Loya and Earl Arbogast were dismissed from the lawsuit in Guaderrama’s ruling.
El Paso Considers Easing Restrictions on Casitas to Expand Housing Choices
Proposed ordinance change could make it easier for El Paso residents to build casitas and add affordable housing units
Proposed ordinance change could make it easier for El Paso residents to build casitas and add affordable housing units
‘We Had a Different Life’: Deportation Forces El Paso Family, Disabled Citizen Children Into Uncertainty Across the Border
A gated metal door separated the four young siblings from the busy street and crumbling buildings that dot Colonia Bellavista, a largely abandoned neighborhood just blocks away from the Paso del Norte port of entry that connects Juárez and El Paso.
A gated metal door separated the four young siblings from the busy street and crumbling buildings that dot Colonia Bellavista, a largely abandoned neighborhood just blocks away from the Paso del Norte port of entry that connects Juárez and El Paso.
‘To Heal, We Must Remember’: David Dorado Romo’s ‘Borderlands and the Mexican American Story’ Examines Often Untold Perspective
Read an excerpt from the latest El Paso Matters Book Club selection and find our reading schedule to follow along
Read an excerpt from the latest El Paso Matters Book Club selection and find our reading schedule to follow along
Opinion: The Smallest Good Deed Can Change the World
He corresponded with people of all walks of life on every topic imaginable.
He corresponded with people of all walks of life on every topic imaginable.
Opinion: If Our Public Lands Are Sold Off, We’ll Never Get Them Back
West of the 100th meridian, numerous outdoor activities would become severely limited or completely unavailable on public land if this bill passes.
West of the 100th meridian, numerous outdoor activities would become severely limited or completely unavailable on public land if this bill passes.