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As the government shutdown approached its fifth week and Washington Democrats and President Donald Trump showed no signs of coming to an agreement on how to end the stalemate Tuesday, U.S. Border Patrol vehicles could …
January, 2019
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20 January
Students, Parents Enjoy Night of ‘Dancing with Ramona’
Recently Ramona Elementary School’s Physical Education Department presented the 11th Annual ‘Dancing with Ramona.’ Students competed during their P.E. classes and within their respective grade level. Music included several dance genres including country line dancing, …
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19 January
El Paso ISD High Schools Earn Cash for Athletics
Three EPISD high schools will get a boost in their athletic facilities thanks to their participation in a video contest by Powerade. Franklin and Austin high schools each won regional grand prizes in the “Power …
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19 January
Story in Many Pics: 2019 Women’s March El Paso
Under a crystal-clear West Texas sky, El Pasoans gathered to march through Downtown El Paso as part of the nation-wide Women’s March. With scores of groups from different walks of life, the participants were entertained …
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19 January
President Trump Proposes Compromise to End Government Shutdown over Border Wall Standoff
In a rare Saturday afternoon address to the nation, President Donald Trump announced a possible deal to end the stalemate that’s resulted in the longest government shutdown in the country’s history. As part of his …
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18 January
Rio Grande COG Board Appoints New Chair, First and Second Vice Presidents
Brewster County Judge Eleazar Cano has been appointed as the new chair of the Board of Directors for the Rio Grande Council of Governments (RGCOG). Judge Cano replaces former El Paso County Commissioner Andrew Haggerty …
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18 January
Curves, Kindness Inspire UTEP Student’s Public Art Project
Sparks and screeches jumped from a hand-held grinder as UTEP senior graphic design major Denisse Ortega smoothed out the welds on her large steel public art project that will be on display in the roundabout …
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18 January
TxDoT/Go10 Project Closures, Detours for Week of January 20
Here’s a look at the project closures for the week ahead. More highlights and the complete closure lists via hyperlinks are below. Officials say crews will now turn their attention tot he new CD lanes, …
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18 January
Oso Awesome! Hispanic Chamber Honors Bowie High’s Food Truck
One of El Paso’s hottest food trucks is being recognized for its business savvy and the entrepreneurship spirit of its operators, all of whom just happen to be students at Bowie High School. Bowie’s Oso …
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18 January
Women’s March Take to the Streets Saturday; Rep. Escobar Featured Keynote Speaker
Women’s March El Paso will be hosting a march and gathering in the heart of Downtown El Paso, capped off by a keynote speech by newly-elected Congresswoman Veronica Escobar. “I am a proud third generation …
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17 January
TTU System Chancellor to Give TTUHSC El Paso Associate Professor Distinguished Teaching Award
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell and TTUHSC El Paso president Richard Lange, M.D., will present the annual Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching Award to Charmaine Martin, M.D., an associate professor in the …
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17 January
Scooter Rental Service to Launch at NMSU
The New Mexico State University community and visitors will have a new transportation option for navigating campus with the launch of an electronic, dock-less scooter sharing rental company. “I think this could be a real …
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17 January
Trump Administration Took Thousands More Migrant Children from Parents, Report Says
The Trump administration separated thousands more migrant children from their parents at the U.S. border than has previously been made public, according to an investigative report released Thursday, but the federal tracking system has been …
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17 January
Second Flu-Related Death this Season Reported in El Paso
An El Paso woman in her mid-20s is the second flu-related death in the area so far this season. City of El Paso Department of Public Health officials say the woman had no known underlying …
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17 January
AARP Foundation Providing Free Tax Preparation at Parks and Rec Locations Starting February 1
The AARP Foundation is offering free income tax preparation for low to moderate-income persons at various Parks and Recreation Centers from February 1 to April 12. “Last year AARP did more than 8,000 tax returns …
