It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in El Paso, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I love working here! The boss and supervisor are constantly checking up on both caregivers and family to make sure we have the equipment and support we need. They truly stand by their name. If your looking for a care agency for your loved ones. Look no further because I truly enjoy working for them and I know they hire caregivers who love their job. Patients are our number one concern and the care we provide should be the best. I have learned so much working for ABC Senior Services and I’m grateful for their support.”
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“The staff and everyone at this agency was amazing. They were professional and yet very personable. My father-in-law just turned 100 and my mother-in-law is 96, and together they can be a handful. I would highly recommend Always Best Care, without any hesitation.”
“I love working here! The boss and supervisor are constantly checking up on both caregivers and family to make sure we have the equipment and support we need. They truly stand by their name. If your looking for a care agency for your loved ones. Look no further because I truly enjoy working for them and I know they hire caregivers who love their job. Patients are our number one concern and the care we provide should be the best. I have learned so much working for ABC Senior Services and I’m grateful for their support.”
“I really enjoy being a caregiver with Always Best Care. I'm thankful for the opportunity to help seniors in making their lives a little easier!”
“I am very pleased that I chose Always Best Care Senior Services for our parents. Their commitment to client care and integrity of their staff make families of loved ones feel completely at ease. Thank you!”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in El Paso, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in El Paso, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in El Paso, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Promise Program, a new county initiative, is focused on providing job skills, workforce training, and educational opportunities for justice-involved youth.Precinct 4 County Commissioner Sergio Coronado has been working on this initiative since 2018. He told ABC-7 this is something critical in our community, that will also help the county save resources.“We'll commit with them, if they commit to us for 2 or 3 days out of the week and make sure their attendance sets up, their grades ar...
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Promise Program, a new county initiative, is focused on providing job skills, workforce training, and educational opportunities for justice-involved youth.
Precinct 4 County Commissioner Sergio Coronado has been working on this initiative since 2018. He told ABC-7 this is something critical in our community, that will also help the county save resources.
“We'll commit with them, if they commit to us for 2 or 3 days out of the week and make sure their attendance sets up, their grades are up,” Coronado said. “It’s a win-win because we keep them out of the justice system, that saves us resources and money, and then we provide them with workforce training or education.”
Coronado told ABC-7 that 93% of individuals arrested between the ages of 17 and 28 lack education beyond a high school diploma, according to a sampling he obtained.
“It’s going to be the model program, not just for the state, but for the country,” Coronado emphaszied.
He also mentioned the program has required minimal funding from the county, they currently only have one paid position for the lead coordinator who will help organize it. Coronado says he anticipates two-thirds of the funding to come from private sector contributions and one third from public entities.
The program is already gaining traction, during Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting, the court approved several partnerships with organizations like Project ARRIBA, Islet Community Learning Center and Center for Employment training. These partnerships will provide educational and workforce training opportunities to the participants.
Project ARRIBA is a local nonprofit organization that has been investing in El Pasoans’ futures for 25 years. ABC-7 spoke to Roman Ortiz, CEO of Project ARRIBA, who says being part of the success stories is ‘wonderful.’
Through this partnership, participants in the El Paso Promise Program will receive a personalized case management design.
“Our case managers not only help them with, tuition, books, materials and supplies, but we also can help with daycare assistance,” Ortiz explained. “Participants will meet with their case manager on a weekly basis, which teaches them time management skills, teaches them to work well in groups, and then also helps them develop for the workplace.”
Ortiz says he has seen graduates of Project ARRIBA earn up to $60,000 a year compared to less than $12,000 before they started. “For every 100 people that start our program, about 94 are continuing on 12 months later, and it takes about two and a half years to get people graduated,” he said.
He also highlighted the current impact the organization has had in the county, “For every dollar that's invested in Project ARRIBA, $28 is being returned back into the El Paso County, that we've now added over $893 million in economic income, powered by getting people off of poverty and into the middle class.”
The El Paso Promise Program is focusing on providing pathways to high-demand careers in fields such as healthcare, IT, and education.
Commissioner Coronado noted the program was inspired by existing promise programs in other Texas cities, “By having an educated workforce, we can start to attract other industries, just like Dallas did, just like San Antonio did,” he said.
The first phase of the El Paso Promise Program will focus on justice-involved individuals, but Coronado said they already have plans to expand the program countywide in the future.
The El Paso Promise Program website is set to launch soon, stay with ABC-7 for updates on this story.
Editor's note:This story has been updated throughout with new information.El Paso Electric wants to substantially increase residential customers’ bills in the El Paso area to help pay for millions of dollars in costs for electric production and distribution projects.The average Texas residential electric bill would increase $22.39 per month to almost $119 per month, up 23% – the largest increase of any of the company’s customer classifications, according to EPE’s rate request fi...
Editor's note:This story has been updated throughout with new information.
El Paso Electric wants to substantially increase residential customers’ bills in the El Paso area to help pay for millions of dollars in costs for electric production and distribution projects.
The average Texas residential electric bill would increase $22.39 per month to almost $119 per month, up 23% – the largest increase of any of the company’s customer classifications, according to EPE’s rate request filed with Texas regulators Monday.
The rate-increase proposal only affects Texas customers. Its New Mexico customers are not part of the Texas request.
"We understand this will make people unhappy," but a rate increase is necessary to continue to improve the area's electric system for future growth and to keep the system reliable, Kelly Tomblin, EPE chief executive officer, said at a Monday news conference to announce the rate proposal.
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While the proposed increase is large, it's likely to get reduced through a regulatory review process that usually takes about a year to complete, Tomblin said.
New rates would likely begin in late 2025 or early 2026.
The electric rate-increase proposal comes about three weeks after the El Paso Water Public Service Board approved raising El Paso residential water bills by 7.5%, or $5.71 monthly, beginning March 1.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas, the city of El Paso, and others will have their say on how large an electric-rate increase is needed and how much should be shouldered by residential customers, Tomblin said.
New El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson said in a statement that the proposed rate increase "could place a substantial burden on all El Pasoans."
"I will take every necessary step to ensure that our residents’ interests are protected throughout this process," Johnson said.
El Paso Electric residential bills increased only an average of 1.7% in its last rate increase, approved in 2022 after the regulatory process resulted in a substantial reduction in the company's original proposal.
Residential electric service has been subsidized for years by rates in other customer classifications, including commercial customers, which is true with most electric utilities, EPE officials have said.
"Residential is 75% of our customer base, and we want to change that" through economic development, Tomblin said.
The company is presenting what it costs to supply electricity to each customer classification, and people can argue over what the appropriate rate is for each class through the lengthy regulatory review process, she said.
"I don't feel we have the authority to make that decision," Tomblin said after the news conference.
"We come out with our version of the the truth. Everyone else has their version. But we could be wrong. We are not so arrogant that we believe we're 100 percent right on everthing."
Small commercial customers in the El Paso area would see an average 5.4% bill increase; large commercial power users would see an average 10.6% bill increase, according to the rate-increase request filed with the Texas PUC.
The company has 356,883 customers in Texas.
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The proposed new rates would bring in $85.6 million annually to help pay for costs the company has incurred in recent years for various projects, the company's Texas PUC filing shows.
EPE has invested approximately $1.6 billion since 2021 in various projects to produce and distribute electricity to its Texas customers, company officials reported.
"Not raising rates ever is easy," but the company then wouldn't be able to make necessary investments in the electric system, Tomblin said.
Vic Kolenc may be reached at 915-546-6421; [email protected]; @vickolenc on Twitter, now known as X.
You know, when I think about unwinding after a long day, I don’t imagine “unlicensed massage therapists” and “erotic websites” as part of the experience. Yet here we are, talking about the West El Paso massage parlor that has managed to take self-care to a whole new (and highly illegal) level.Get our free mobile appEastwest Healthy Center Vitamin Massage—because nothing says “trust us” like cramming Vitamin into your business name—has been shut down after a...
You know, when I think about unwinding after a long day, I don’t imagine “unlicensed massage therapists” and “erotic websites” as part of the experience. Yet here we are, talking about the West El Paso massage parlor that has managed to take self-care to a whole new (and highly illegal) level.
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Eastwest Healthy Center Vitamin Massage—because nothing says “trust us” like cramming Vitamin into your business name—has been shut down after an investigation uncovered some truly next-level shenanigans. According to court documents, this place was allegedly more “Happy Ending Spa” than “Healthy Center.” Reports claim employees were offering services that definitely weren’t on the massage therapy syllabus and that unlicensed individuals were casually rubbing shoulders—and other body parts—with customers.
The lawsuit has everyone involved in the hot seat: the business owner, Hui Xiong, the building owner, and even the building itself as a defendant. Yes, the building. It’s probably just sitting there, thinking, “Why am I here? I’m just bricks and mortar!”
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But wait, there’s more. Investigators say the establishment not only skipped the whole “license” thing but also didn’t bother keeping client records or doing that basic legality stuff you’d expect from a legitimate business. To top it off, employees were allegedly living on-site. I don’t know about you, but “live-in massage therapist” sounds less like a job title and more like a sketchy Craigslist ad.
Thanks to Judge Patrick M. Garcia and the County Attorney’s Nuisance Abatement Team, this massage parlor is officially closed until further notice. The defendants are now barred from advertising, performing massages, or doing anything massage-related until their February court date. In the meantime, residents of El Paso can breathe a little easier knowing the “neighborhood spa” won’t be making them the topic of a Netflix true-crime series anytime soon.
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So next time you’re looking for a massage in West El Paso, maybe double-check that the place isn’t listed under “erotic services” online. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind—and an actual legal massage.
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ICE agents arrest more than 1,200 migrants in weekend raidsFox News' Peter Doocy reports the latest on the deportation feud between the Trump admin and Colombia. Former Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the arrests as the illegal immigration crackdown continues.A member of the Sinaloa cartel was arrested in Texas by ...
Fox News' Peter Doocy reports the latest on the deportation feud between the Trump admin and Colombia. Former Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the arrests as the illegal immigration crackdown continues.
A member of the Sinaloa cartel was arrested in Texas by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over the weekend and was found to be carrying three rifles, two pistols and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition, sources tell Fox News.
The individual — who is from Mexico — was taken into custody in El Paso, the sources added. Across the U.S., ICE operations this past weekend resulted in more than 1,000 arrests.
The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said last year that the U.S. is facing the "most dangerous and deadly drug crisis" in its history with fentanyl and methamphetamine flowing across the border — and that the "Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels are at the heart of this crisis."
"They operate clandestine labs in Mexico where they manufacture these drugs and then utilize their vast distribution networks to transport the drugs into the United States," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram wrote in her agency’s annual National Drug Threat Assessment.
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"The Sinaloa Cartel also uses border tunnels to cross drugs into the United States undetected," she added. "Most of the tunnels are not built by the cartel but are part of the border cities’ sewage and water systems."
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(Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Last week, alleged Sinaloa cartel cell leader Octavio Leal-Hernandez, who "is believed responsible for trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and marijuana into the United States from Mexico," entered a not guilty plea during a federal court appearance following his extradition from Mexico, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California said.
The alleged Sinaloa member’s arrest in El Paso comes as reports are also emerging that the Trump administration is pushing ICE to increase the number of arrests per day from a few hundred to between at least 1,200 to 1,500 people.
(Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Citing four sources who spoke on condition of anonymity about a purported internal call with ICE officials on Saturday, The Washington Post first reported about the new objective, categorizing the 1,200 to 1,500 daily targets as "quotas," although a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News, "Goals is the correct phrasing."
Fox News’ Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.
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