December, 2018

• 10 December

  Northwest Early College High School Student wins Congressional App Challenge

  

  Northwest Early College High School student Aya Abdelgawad has once again received recognition as an emerging woman in technology. This week, the office of Representative Beto O’Rourke announced that she won the Congressional App Challenge …
• 9 December

  William Beaumont AMC Conference Validates Leadership Impact in Medicine

  

  Each year, William Beaumont Army Medical Center holds a medical conference to discuss latest initiatives across its health care footprint, which spans from West Texas to Southern New Mexico. The conference also offers health care …
• 7 December

  Video+Gallery+Story: Franklin, Coronado High Join Forces for ‘Holiday Blessings Drive’

  

   Coronado and Franklin high schools students set aside their competitive spirit on Friday, December 7 as they got together to collect toys, clothing, shoes and gifts for students at Douglass Elementary. Student council members from both …
• 6 December

  UPDATE: El Paso Bandits Beat Baltimore Warriors 12-6 to Win AYF Nat’l Championship

  

  UPDATE: The El Paso Bandits are National Champions after defeating the Baltimore Warriors 12-6 at the American Youth Football National Championships in Kissimmee, Florida, Thursday morning. ***Previous story below While most area football teams have hung up …
• 5 December

  Video+Story: EPISD Showcases Active Learning Framework for Visitors

  

  Instructional leaders from throughout the region and country were in the El Paso Independent School District to speak with students and teachers about how the Active Learning Framework is transforming education in our schools. The …
• 4 December

  UTEP Production Gives Holiday Staple a Border Twist

  

  A couple of theater professors from The University of Texas at El Paso have added a regional essence to “A Christmas Carol” and hope their unique adaptation resonates with audiences during its limited run that …
• 4 December

  Henderson Middle Students Get Jump Start on Future Medical Career

  

  Students at Henderson Middle School who are interested in the medical field were lucky enough to visit the Medical Center of the Americas recently. The 60,000 square foot building consists of medical labs and research …
• 3 December

  Rhinos Avoid Sweep in OKC, Return Home to Play Dallas this Weekend

  

  This past weekend, the Rhinos traveled to Oklahoma City to play their rivals, the Blazers. Going into the series, the Rhinos sat atop the Midwest Division while the Blazers were in second place. On Friday, …
• 1 December

  Meet the Leaders: British Brig. Gen. Leigh R. Tingey -“El Paso is an Amazing Place.”

  

  After just a few short months, British Brig. Gen. Leigh R. Tingey and his family have fallen in love with El Paso and Fort Bliss. The 48-year-old Cambridge native took over as the new deputy …

November, 2018

• 28 November

  Ross Middle Deaf-Ed Students get ASL Lesson on App Development

  

  Forget Fortnite. Students in Ross Middle School’s Deaf Education Program this week traveled to the Cielo Vista Apple Store to get a lesson on how to develop their very own app. The students gathered around …
• 28 November

  It’s a Wrap: Army’s Network Integration Evaluation Comes to An End

  

  In early November, Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division defended the Tularosa Basin, across Multiple Domains, from the invading Devonian forces. In doing so, they performed a wide range of mission …
• 27 November

  Op-Ed: Cornyn – Solution to Migrant Crisis Should be Bipartisan

  

  WASHINGTON – On Tuesday at a press conference, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the migrant crisis at the border and the importance for any long-term solution to be bipartisan. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks …
• 26 November

  William Beaumont AMC Nurses Recognized for Care, Compassion

  

  It’s been one year since the first Light the Way Award was presented to a pair of nurses at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Since then, dozens of nominations have been submitted detailing compassionate and …
• 26 November

  El Paso ISD Pilot Program Trains Students to Become Tech Entrepreneurs

  

  A pilot program aimed at creating tech-savvy entrepreneurs brought together more than 400 EPISD high-school students to give them a leg up on their road to success. The Success through Technology Education Foundation brought Techstars …
• 26 November

  Op-Ed: Hurd on the Hill – Supporting our Military Families

  

  When South and West Texas come to mind, folks might think of mouthwatering breakfast tacos, breathtaking sunsets and a good worn-in pair of cowboy boots. And they’re not wrong. However, what is also synonymous with …