News
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health is pleased to announce that hospitals across the state are putting moms first an increase in the number of hospitals supporting breastfeeding in 2017. The Texas …
July, 2017
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25 July
City Helps 50+ Homeless Veterans find Permanent Housing
56 veterans who once were homeless now have permanent housing. The update was provided Tuesday to City Council as part of a presentation by the City of El Paso’s Military Affairs Liaison Dwayne Williams. “Veterans …
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25 July
‘Reimagine I-10’ Public Meetings set to Start Wednesday
TxDOT is evaluating the I-10 corridor from the New Mexico State Line south to FM 3380. The purpose of the study is to analyze and evaluate the current and future transportation needs for the I-10 …
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25 July
City, Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority Partner for Kern Place Project
A project that will improve street and pedestrian safety, and highlight the entrance to one of the City’s most iconic corridors and neighborhoods got a jumpstart Tuesday. City Council voted to enter into an interlocal …
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25 July
Experienced Winemaker Named new Viticulturist at NMSU
When you take a sip of your favorite wine, you most likely savor the delicious flavors and take in the distinct aromas. But you probably don’t think about the science behind that smooth, tasty beverage. …
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25 July
Senate Gives Initial OK to Property Tax Rate Elections in Cities, Counties
Texans could soon have more direct control over the property tax rates that cities, counties and special purpose districts set as legislation that stalled during the state Legislature’s regular session is taken up by both …
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25 July
2nd Annual Accessibility Summit To Be Held Wednesday
The Workforce Solutions Borderplex, along with El Paso Community College, City of El Paso, and Texas Workforce Solutions are hosting their 2nd Annual Accessibility Summit Wednesday at EPCC’s offices in East-Central El Paso. Local business …
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24 July
UTEP’s Chiecchi Named to NAHJ Hall of Fame
Dino Chiecchi, UTEP associate professor of practice in the Department of Communication, is one of five top journalists, academics and documentarians in the United States to be selected for induction into the 2017 National Association …
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24 July
El Paso Water Closes La Placita Street For Repairs after Sinkhole Develops
El Paso Water continues efforts to repair two collapsed underground stormwater drains at the intersection of La Placita and Villa Hermosa streets in west El Paso. The drains collapsed on the evening of July 22, …
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24 July
New Class of President’s Associates Scholars Prepare to Become Aggies
Each year, the walkways on the New Mexico State University campus fill with a new class of eager freshmen. Since 1978, that freshman class has included a select group of students who come from all …
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24 July
EPISD Board of Trustees Votes to Oppose Bathroom Bill
The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Monday morning to send a letter to state legislators outlining the District’s opposition to the so-called Bathroom Bill being considered by Texas lawmakers. …
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24 July
Video+Story: UMC Foundation Purchases Nearly $400K in Equipment for Advanced Endoscopy
John Yagger had started to dread going out to a restaurant to eat. It had become a nightmare because he never knew if his meal was going to stay down due to constant indigestion and …
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24 July
Socorro, Clint ISD Teachers Named 2018 Region 19 Teachers of the Year
Leading the way, Christina Luna-Castaños and Luis C. Luna, strive to elevate the role of teachers because teaching – is the most important profession. It influences all other professions. Both educators received the region’s highest …
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23 July
Meet the Owner of a Gay Bar who is Challenging Texas Gov. Abbott
Jeffrey Payne thinks Texas is ready to turn blue. That’s why the openly gay, 49-year-old Dallas Democrat who owns five businesses — including The Dallas Eagle, a popular gay bar — is doing what some might say is …
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23 July
Streetcar Work Means New Temporary Traffic Patterns on Mesa, Stanton Streets
Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists should anticipate new temporary traffic patterns in the coming days as rail work related to the El Paso Streetcar Projects continues to advance toward its conclusion, according to the Camino Real …
