Why was the El Paso airport closed? Airspace briefly closed over drone impasse between FAA, Defense Department, source tells Texas Tribune

The FAA later reopened airspace on Wednesday morning, just hours after the notice shutting it down was issued. EL PASO, Texas — This story was originally published by our content partners at The Texas Tribune. The Federal Aviation Administration suddenly shut down airspace over El Paso and part of southern New Mexico because of an … Read more

Selena’s ‘Amor Prohibido’ inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame

For Selena fans, the recognition is another reminder that her voice and influence continue to live on, and as many would say, it’s “anything for Selenas.” SANTA MONICA, Calif. — More than three decades after Selena Quintanilla released the album that made fans everywhere sing along to “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” her music is being … Read more

FAA reopens El Paso airspace after brief closure for ‘special security reasons’

Earlier Wednesday, the FAA had grounded all flights at El Paso International Airport through Feb. 20, citing special security reasons. EL PASO, Texas — UPDATE Air travel over El Paso can resume after a brief airspace closure Wednesday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA initially said the airspace restrictions over El Paso … Read more

El Paso airspace closure impacts: Latest updates from Southwest and American Airlines

All flights into, out of, and around the El Paso airport have been grounded. Here’s what North Texas-based Southwest and American are saying. EL PASO, Texas — All flights to and from El Paso have been grounded for at least the next 10 days, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which issued the temporary flight … Read more

FAA halts all flights at El Paso airport through Feb. 20 for ‘special security reasons’

The FAA has grounded all flights at El Paso International Airport through Feb. 20, citing special security reasons. Author: Andrea Carden, CNN Newsource, CBS News Published: 5:05 AM CST February 11, 2026 Updated: 5:35 AM CST February 11, 2026 EL PASO, Texas — The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a temporary halt to all flights … Read more

Labor shortages impact crawfish supply ahead of Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras

Labor shortages in Louisiana are causing a crawfish supply crisis for Southeast Texas, impacting Valentine’s and Mardi Gras celebrations. NEDERLAND, Texas — Southeast Texans may have trouble finding crawfish at local grocery stores and restaurants this Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras weekend as labor shortages in Louisiana farms disrupt harvests, industry leaders say. Restaurants report … Read more

ICE partnerships surging: SB 8 pushes Texas sheriffs to expand cooperation with ICE

Texas counties are moving to meet a December 1 deadline under a new Texas law that forces sheriffs into formal agreements with federal immigration authorities. HOUSTON — As immigration enforcement becomes a flashpoint across the country with ICE operations increasingly under public scrutiny, a new Texas law is reshaping how local sheriffs handle immigration matters. … Read more