Local News
The University of Texas at El Paso’s Chicano Studies Program has scheduled several activities on campus to celebrate renowned labor leader and civil rights advocate César Chávez in March and April 2018. “The events are …
March, 2018
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16 March
Socorro ISD Awarded National Honor for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Socorro Independent School District a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2017 annual financial report. “It is …
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15 March
Southwest Airlines Expands Service at El Paso International Airport
El Paso International Airport (ELP) is pleased to announce that Southwest Airlines will be expanding service to Denver International Airport with a non-stop, weekly flight starting October 7, 2018. “El Pasoans have even more options …
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14 March
EP Sun City Pride Rolls Out New T-Shirt, Parade Theme, Grand Marshals Sunday
Organizers with El Paso Sun City Pride have a busy weekend ahead of them as they announce several new items ahead of this year’s El Paso Pride Week. With Pride Week scheduled for May 28 …
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13 March
ESD Asks the Public to ‘Recycle Right’ During March Madness
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) encourages residents to go green and recycle by turning their blue bins into a hoop and dunking their recyclables during March Madness. Big game gatherings can create a large amount …
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12 March
MCAD Announces Cultural Funding Program Workshops, Application Dates
As the funding cycle for a City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department’s (MCAD) program that invests in the arts, to foster cultural activity and build a vibrant creative community opens, local artists …
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10 March
TxDoT/Go10 Closures, Detours for Week of March 11
Crews will be working to open the permanent Sunland Park Drive westbound exit ramp this week. Once the exit ramp is opened, GO 10 will announce it on Twitter, Facebook, and on the GO 10 …
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9 March
NMSU Video Art Exhibit Examines Border Zones, Water Insecurity and Other Issues
Twelve short video art pieces will be on display at the University Art Gallery at New Mexico State University as part of the one-day exhibit ‘Border Zones and Liminal Bodies: A Video Art Exhibition.’ “Border …
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9 March
El Paso Delegation Once Again Heads for Austin’s World-Famous SXSW
The City of El Paso, County of El Paso, City of Las Cruces, Borderplex Alliance and Destination El Paso will again be participating in this year’s 2018 SXSW Tradeshow, March 11 through 14, in Austin. …
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8 March
El Paso Community College Honors Trailblazing Women
The El Paso Community College (EPCC) Diversity Programs celebrated Women’s History Month with its annual Diamond Awards. The theme for this year’s event was Nevertheless, She Persisted: Women Who Fight Against All Forms of Discrimination …
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8 March
Video+Story: Wiggs Middle Sixth Grader Wins EPISD Spanish Spelling Bee
Students from throughout the District went toe-to-toe earlier this week during the EPISD Spanish Spelling and Grammar Bee that ended after five nail-biting rounds with the correct spelling of the word inenarrable, or indescribable. Wiggs Middle …
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8 March
El Paso ISD School Name Nominations Due by March 19
The El Paso Independent School District reminds residents that the district is still taking school name nominations for four of the consolidated campuses that are part of the 2016 EPISD Bond modernization program. Members of …
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7 March
Animal Services Hosts “90 by 2020” Adoption Special to Celebrate 91% Live-Release Rate
The Department of Animal Services is celebrating its record breaking 91.2% live-release rate for the month of February by hosting a “90 by 2020” adoption special this weekend. Starting Friday, March 9, the first 90 …
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6 March
Organizations Can Now Apply to Change Airway/I-10 Art Piece Colors for Special Events
City Council has given the green light – or whatever color is preferred – to organizations looking to commemorate civic or community-wide significant events by customizing the light colors on the Airway and I-10 public …
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6 March
Trailblazing Women to be Honored by EPCC Thursday
The El Paso Community College (EPCC) Women’s Diversity Programs will celebrate Women’s History with its annual Diamond Awards. The them or this year’s event is Nevertheless, Women She Persisted: Women Who Fight Against All Forms …
