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On The Border
Playlist by The Daily ChirpNews from the Arizona-Mexico border. Join us to learn more about everything from the halted border wall construction to immigration, and what local humanitarians and law enforcement have to say about …122 clip(s) in playlist
Keeping Nogales Informed: A Century of the Nogales International
Today: One woman’s memories paint a vivid picture of what it took to launch and sustain the Nogales International a century ago — and how her family helped make local news a lasting legacy.
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Inside Grill ’77: Fort Huachuca’s Newest Dining Experience
Today - A new dining experience is sizzling at Fort Huachuca as Grill ‘77 opens its doors, replacing a beloved diner with a fresh, modern take.
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Judge Slashes Bail for Ex–Border Patrol Agent in Child Trafficking Case
Today - A former Border Patrol agent accused of child sex trafficking may soon be out of jail after a judge slashed his bail and allowed for electronic monitoring.
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How a Chinese Merchant Became Fort Huachuca’s Lifeline
A Chinese immigrant once stepped in to cover soldier paychecks at Fort Huachuca when the U.S. government didn’t — today, we’re revisiting the remarkable story of Sam Kee.
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How Border Construction Impacts Arizona’s Wildlife
Today - Conservationists are working to defend Arizona’s most endangered species as new stretches of border wall go up across the San Rafael Valley.
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Mayor of Douglas receives honor in Agua Prieta
Today - Douglas’s Mayor was honored by Agua Prieta in a show of cross-border collaboration.
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Douglas welcomes back Mexican cattle but parasite brings it to a halt
Today - Just days after Douglas welcomed back Mexican cattle at its port of entry for the first time in nearly two months, a fast-moving livestock parasite brought everything to a grinding halt—putting cross-border commerce, local agriculture, and animal health back on high alert.
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A shift is underway at the Raul H. Castro Port of Entry in Douglas
Today - A major shift is underway at the Raul H. Castro Port of Entry in Douglas, where federal planners are rethinking construction to better handle flood risk, utility demands, and long-term costs.
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Cochise County Braces for Possible Loss of Public Lands
Today - Some of Cochise County’s most scenic public lands could be up for sale—but not without a fight.
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Sierra Vista Gun Shop at Center of Firearms Trafficking Case
Today - A Sierra Vista gun shop is at the center of a federal firearms trafficking case, with prosecutors outlining a scheme involving straw purchasers, military-grade weapons, and suspected cartel ties.
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