Hiring Freeze Ordered In Dona Ana County

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A hiring freeze is in effect for Dona Ana County. County manager Julia Brown ordered the freeze yesterday. She says they're implementing the freeze to help gain a better picture of anticipated revenues. Law enforcement is not affected by the hiring freeze, which is set to end Oct. 15.

School In Session For SISD

Classes are back in session for students in the Socorro Independent School District. Classes started back up this week, and police are reminding drivers to use caution around school zones. School District Police Lt. Joe Castrena tells KFOX-TV drivers should watch for kids, lower their speed and put down their cell phones while driving through school zones.

TX Officials Release Video Showing Sandra Bland's Time In Custody

Authorities in Texas are pushing back against rumors that a black woman found hanging in her jail cell was already dead when she was taken to jail. Waller County officials released new videos showing Sandra Bland's time in custody. The footage shows Bland's intake at jail, as well as police interviews with her. Authorities say they've been under cyber attack from the hacker group Anonymous and have received death threats because of the rumors.

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