Washington, Feb. 11 -- Congresswoman Veronica Escobar issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following update on El Paso airspace:
"After I was informed late last night about the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) that would close El Paso's airspace for 10 days, my team and I worked through the night and into the early hours of the morning to get to the bottom of it and then to ensure the TFR was lifted so that normal operations could resume at the airport.
"I'm grateful for the member of our federal workforce who flagged the TFR for me, especially given that the FAA never informed me, the City of El Paso or the professionals who operate at the El Paso International Airport about th...