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Unquenchable lawns, immigration rulings, soccer showdown: Catch up on the day’s stories
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
By Kimberly Richardson, Gina Park, CNN
Welcome to 5 Things PM! The Supreme Court’s conservative majority handed President Donald Trump major victories in two immigration cases and also struck down a Hawaii gun law.
Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.
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Key takeaway 2⃣ Nancy Guthrie case Within a week of her disappearance earlier this year, two notes — purportedly from the 84-year-old’s abductors — landed at local news outlets.
Why this matters in The El Paso
As El Pasoans continue to navigate the challenges of living in a desert city, the story of Colorado cities reducing water usage by incentivizing homeowners to swap traditional lawns for low-maintenance landscaping resonates deeply. With El Paso 's own water conservation efforts ongoing, the idea of rethinking the classic American yard takes on added significance. The city's parks and recreation department has already implemented various initiatives to reduce water waste, but individual homeowners can also make a difference by adopting drought-resistant landscaping. As the city looks to the future, it will be interesting to see if similar incentives are introduced in El Paso, and how residents respond to the opportunity to save water and reduce their environmental footprint. By embracing innovative approaches to landscaping, El Paso can continue to thrive as a vibrant and sustainable desert community.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Kimberly Richardson, Gina Park, CNN
Welcome to 5 Things PM! The Supreme Court’s conservative majority handed President Donald Trump major victories in two immigration cases and also struck down a Hawaii gun law.
Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.
5 things
1&...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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