Juárez doctors react to new Texas law that allows those without residency to practice medicine

KVIA on July 22, 2025

Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2038 last month, allowing experienced doctors from around the world to practice in Texas without needing a U.S. residency.

Under the new law, doctors coming from other countries will have to meet specific requirements to be eligible to practice in Texas.

In Juárez, Dr. Alejandro Díaz, who has over 30 years of experience on the border, sees this bill signing as more than just an opportunity for those doctors who meet the requirements set to begin in 2026.

“This is an amazing opportunity for doctors, not only on the border but also in Mexico and abroad,” said Dr. Díaz. “Because it’s kind of a dream for many doctors to work in the United States for various reasons.”

“So I think it’s going to be an incredible opportunity for doctors on the border, in Mexico, and in other countries,” added Dr. Díaz.

All foreign doctors will also be permitted to bypass U.S. residency if they meet specific state licensing and employment requirements.

More updates will come in later newscasts.

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‘Worry and fear’: Bend resident asks for public’s help after her car is destroyed in suspected arson

KTVZ on July 22, 2025

Isabella Warren

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, Bend Police responded to a car fire near Pilot Butte. The fire, which was caused by a road flare, is being investigated as arson.

Anna Berry recalls the moment she saw her car in flames.

“We woke up to the sound of either a car alarm or a horn blaring. And when we got outside, we found that the car was on fire, which was not what I was expecting. “

Her home surveillance footage showed the moment around her car was intentionally set on fire. The suspect can be seen with a flare approaching the car. Minutes later, the area is bright from the flames. The front of the car was completely torched, with an estimated $5,000 in damages.

“(I feel) some anger, mostly worry and fear, that they’re still there,” she said Tuesday.

Aureanna Gabriella Hernandez witnessed the car on fire, and lives just down the street.

“That’s, like, unheard of,” she said. “And we live a couple of blocks down, so it was even more scary that night. Like thinking, wow. Like that was in our community. That was in our neighborhood.”

Berry is now asking for the public’s help.

“We don’t really have any leads to finding the person. And if that makes me feel a little less safe or worried about, you know, our safety and protecting our belongings and our property. “

It’s the third case of arson in the area in the past week. A resident of a small homeless encampment north of Bend was arrested on arson and other charges Friday, accused of setting a vehicle fire that spread to a nearby trailer and trees. Another woman appeared in court last week after being charged with arson, after one RV at Green Acres RV Park south of Redmond was engulfed, with the fire spreading to other trailers and flames threatening nearby propane tanks.

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Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare under new ownership

News-Press NOW on July 22, 2025

News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare has announced a change in ownership.

The organization has officially transitioned from founder Joe Freudenthal to Creach Family Holdings, a family-led investment group.

Freudenthal said no operational changes are planned. The organization will retain its name, leadership structure, staff and facility.

Freudenthal also said clients will continue to receive the same personalized and compassionate care from the team.

“We are excited to join the Creach Family Holdings portfolio,” said Leah Garcia, director of community relations of Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare. “This partnership ensures continued growth while preserving the values and mission that have always defined Freudenthal.” 

The new ownership became effective on July 1, 2025.

For more information about the change in ownership, call 816-676-8050.

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Cabazon hosts community input meetings for growing concerns over limited infrastructure

KESQ on July 22, 2025

Kendall Flynn

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County is proposing the creation of an enhanced infrastructure financing district (EIFD) and is seeking community input for the process.

There is limited infrastructure in the Cabazon area and it’s an ongoing concern for residents. From weekend traffic along the Interstate 10, trains blocking resident exits or losing power to prevent wildfires, the community said the quality of life needs improvements.

The EIFD would be a financial tool not resulting in any new or increased taxes for property owners or residents. If approved, it would set aside a portion of future growth in tax revenue to invest in infrastructure needs. This would include roads, flood control projects, fire suppression and other improvements.

The county will hold two meetings for the community:

Tuesday, July 22 James Venable Community Center 50390 Carmen Ave., Cabazon 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22 James Venable Community Center 50390 Carmen Ave., Cabazon 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from residents about their concerns, and what officials are doing to help.

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Locals react to President Trump’s first six months in office

KESQ on July 22, 2025

Gavin Nguyen

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been six months since President Trump began his second term in office. 

Local opponents of the president have made their voices heard in the months since his inauguration. Several protests have been held across the valley, with many expressing their discontent with the president’s agenda and policies.

While displeased of the President’s policies, desert Democrats like Elle Kurpiewski, the Political Coordinator at the Democratic Headquarters of the Desert, said their cause is growing.

“People are becoming upset with some of the things that he’s doing, and we’re seeing an increase in registration,” Kurpiewski explained.

Organizers of the protests in the Coachella Valley also said attendance at each protest have been growing since they started gathering in response to President Trump’s election. They said attendance has grown tenfold from January to their latest protest in June.

“The most wonderful thing about it has been, again, how peaceful it has been, but more importantly, the numbers. And quite honestly, it’s reminding me of the sixties and the seventies when we said enough is enough,” she continued.

Meanwhile, other groups, like the East Valley Republican Women Patriots, have held quieter celebrations in support of the President.

The group’s president, Joy Miedecke, was unavailable for an interview on Tuesday, but provided the following statement to News Channel 3, highlighting their satisfaction with the President’s first six months back in office:

“The Patriot Store is pleased to state that after six (6) months, President Trump has kept his promises:

The border is closed tighter than at any time in history

Illegal alien criminals are being deported

Crime rates are already dropping

Tariffs are creating historically high monthly national revenues

Tariff policies of President Trump are creating historically high investments in domestic manufacturing facilities. This investment will lead to even more jobs for Americans

Inflation has been reduced significantly

Negotiations for peace are making progress worldwide

As a result of Trump’s tax cuts, everyday Americans will experience income growth not seen in years

These “promises kept” are improving the lives of all Americans.”

Joy Miedecke, President (East Valley Republican Women Patriots)

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9/11 Heroes Run to be held in Yuma

KYMA on July 22, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) of Yuma will be hosting a running event in September.

Collaborating with the City of Yuma Parks & Rec, YFD and YPD, the 9/11 Heroes Run invites the community to honor those who impacted by 9/11.

The event will be on September 13 at the PAAC east parking lot starting at 6 a.m. through 9 a.m.

Running participants, sponsors and volunteers can sign up here.

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Local health experts warn costs and funding cuts could impact HIV prevention and access

KESQ on July 22, 2025

Luis Avila

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Promising signs in the fight against the HIV epidemic. But officials warn cuts to public health funding could reverse this progress.

Director of specialty services at DAP Health, Dr. Jason Halperin, says access comes down to cost.

“The biggest barrier I see for my patients are actually fighting to get the medications approved by their insurance. The cost is a real concern. This medication, the price is set by the pharmaceutical l company Gilead… What we’re doing at DAP Health is we have navigators who are focused on advocating for our patients through their insurance companies to get on the appropriate medication for them.”

Dr. Jason Halperin, DAP Health Director of Specialty Services

Lenacapavir, or Yeztugo, the latest HIV prevention shot that only needs to be taken twice a year, costing about $28,000 a year at list price.

Dr. Halperin say funding cuts could further prevent these resources from getting in the hands of those who need them.

“We’re in a tough spot. I can’t believe we’re in this position where we have the most amazing medical innovation for the treatment and preventions of HIV… That said, we are losing the political will to ensure accessibility of this medication, especially when you think about communities that need it the most and where there’s disparities to accessing this medication.”

Dr. Jason Halperin, DAP Health Director of Specialty Services

He says the first step toward saving costs, and saving lives, is HIV prevention strategies. It all starts with a simple test.

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Columbia Public Works to build roundabout on busy Route K

KMIZ on July 22, 2025

Keriana Gamboa

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The City of Columbia will begin building a new roundabout Monday on a road that draws heavy commuter traffic.

The $2.4 million project to build a roundabout at West Route K and West Old Plank Road aims to improve safety and traffic flow at the intersection, which has a skewed angle that has contributed to traffic concerns, the city says.

City of Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said he believes the roundabout will help the area become safer for pedestrians.

“There’s a lot of residential neighborhoods on one end, with the road being 45 miles an hour. It would be difficult to cross as a pedestrian safely. Having a roundabout there would force traffic to slow down,” Ogan said.

In addition to the roundabout, the project will include sidewalks and marked crosswalks to improve pedestrian access.

Brooke-Lyne Grimes, who lives nearby, said she’s glad the city is finally taking steps to improve the intersection.

“So, as a registered pet sitter and dog walker here in Columbia, I drive here all the time. I love the roundabouts because it makes people slow down,” Grimes said. “We get a lot of bikers around here, too, and that would slow vehicles down so they don’t hit potential, potentially hit bikers.”

Construction will occur in phases. The first phase will involve lane restrictions on Route K. In later phases, either Route K or Old Plank Road may be temporarily closed.

Route K and Old Plank Road roundabout preliminary plan.

It’s a collaborative project between the City of Columbia and the Missouri Department of Transportation, with funding through MoDOT’s Cost Share Partnership Program.

Responsibility for the roads is split between the two agencies. Route K is maintained by MoDOT, while Old Plank Road is overseen by the city.

Columbia Public Works in an online post urges those in the area to use caution in the work zone, follow posted detours and signage, and watch for construction workers and equipment.

Construction is expected to be completed by early winter, weather permitting.

The city will issue updates throughout the project to keep residents informed.

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Rollover near I-84, I-86 junction sends 3 to hospital

KIFI on July 22, 2025

Curtis Jackson

BURLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Three people were sent to the hospital from a rollover accident.

It happened near the junction of Interstate 84 and Interstate 86, east of Burley.

Idaho State Police said an 18-year-old woman from Hansen was driving westbound when the car veered into the median and rolled.

The driver was wearing a seatbelt, but ISP says her two teenage passengers were not.

All three were taken to the hospital.

ISP is still investigating the crash.

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2 injured in box truck crash on Pine Creek Pass

KIFI on July 22, 2025

Curtis Jackson

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – A box truck tipped over on State Highway 31, over Pine Creek Pass, injuring two people.

The crash happened around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025.

The two people were taken to the hospital. Their condition is unknown.

Emergency crews from Swan Valley and Victor responded to the scene of the accident. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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