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On the third day of the Teacher Quality Summer Program at The University of Texas at El Paso, Geological Sciences Professor Laura Serpa, Ph.D., stood in front of a classroom of middle school teachers to …
Staff Report
August, 2017
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16 August
Animal Services Offering Free Adoptions via “Clear the Shelters” Event Saturday
On Saturday, August 19, 2017, the Department of Animal Services will take part in the national “Clear the Shelters” adoption campaign by waiving adoptions fees for all its shelter pets. Via a news release officials …
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16 August
Baker Announces UTEP Women’s Basketball Schedule
The return of the UTEP Thanksgiving Classic and a 16-game Conference USA slate, match-ups against both New Mexico and NM State and non-conference contests against power league members Arkansas, East Carolina and Georgetown highlight the …
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16 August
WBAMC First Texas-based DoD Hospital Recognized for Vaccination Efforts
William Beaumont Army Medical Center was recognized as the first Military Treatment Facility (MTF) in the state of Texas to be qualified for the Immunization Action Coalition’s (IAC) Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll. According …
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15 August
UTEP Recognized for National Materials Research Partnership
Danisha Rivera-Nazario, Ph.D., credits the Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) program at The University of Texas at El Paso for a successful start to her future in chemistry. The alum completed a …
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15 August
Gallery+Story: Chihuahuas Double Up Isotopes 4-2
The El Paso Chihuahuas defeated the Albuquerque Isotopes 4-2 Tuesday, winning their second straight game and sixth of their last nine. The Chihuahuas scored single runs in the first, third and fourth innings, marking their …
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15 August
Freshmen Camps Welcome EPISD’s Newest High Schoolers
Hundreds of incoming freshmen attended orientations and camps throughout EPISD high schools over the past two weeks with one goal in mind: turning nervous ninth-graders into cool and confident students by the time classes start …
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15 August
St. Raphael Catholic Parish Celebrates 50 Years
A beloved East El Paso Church and nearby school are set to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. St. Raphael Church was established in 1966; first as a mission of St. Pius X, after a census revealed …
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15 August
Socorro ISD Earns 3 Stars from Texas Comptroller for Financial Transparency
The Socorro Independent School District has earned three Transparency Stars from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts program, which recognizes local governments for going above and beyond in their financial transparency efforts. “We are proud …
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15 August
Video+Story: Texas Dove Hunting Season Outlook Promising
AUSTIN – For the first time since dove conservation measures were established in Texas nearly a century ago, hunters statewide will have an opportunity to pursue the popular game birds during the first weekend of …
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14 August
Gallery+Story: 4k EPISD Teachers Return to School
Mariachis, cheerleaders, motivational speakers and even a movie screening were used today to welcome back the more than 4,000 teachers that returned to work in EPISD schools on Monday. The fan fare is part of …
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14 August
Video+Gallery+Story: Chihuahuas Down Las Vegas 10-7
The El Paso Chihuahuas scored multiple runs in each of their first four innings Monday night and beat the Las Vegas 51s by a score of 10-7. The Chihuahuas scored before making an out for …
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14 August
William Beaumont AMC First Medical Center in Continental US to Earn Army SOH Star
William Beaumont Army Medical Center was recently recognized as an Army Safety and Occupational Health Star site, becoming the first Army Medical Center in the Continental United States to receive the title. In 2012, U.S. …
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14 August
Adios, Miners! UTEP Hoopsters Headed to Costa Rica Tuesday
The UTEP men’s basketball team will embark on its first foreign tour in 12 years on Tuesday. The Miners will spend four full days in Costa Rica, where they will play three games versus Canadian …
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14 August
NM Museum of Space History Offers Reduced Admission Fees During Carpet Installation
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is offering half price admission for the museum from Monday August 14 through Friday September 1, while new carpeting is being installed on several floors in the building. …
