Rail will soon begin its return to the streets of the Sun City, as work on the track phase of the El Paso Streetcar Project starts next week. “Since late last year, crews have mainly focused on underground utility work related to the project,” said Raymond Telles, Executive Director, of the Camino Real Regional Mobility […]Read More
Information from around El Paso and the Borderland
El Paso Community College (EPCC) will hold its commencement exercises on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Don Haskins Center. Students earning their Associate of Applied Science degree, Associate of Science degree and Certificates of Completion will graduate at 2:00 p.m. Those receiving their Associate of Arts degree will graduate at 6:00 p.m. A total of 2,366 degrees and certificates […]Read More
Officials with Sun City Music Fest announced their headliners Tuesday for the annual music festival. On Saturday, September 3rd Skrillex and The Chainsmokers will perform, followed by Kaskade and Galantis on Sunday. Here is the announcement posted to DiscoDonnie’s page While we wait to kick up the dust again at Ascarate Park, we’re gonna remind […]Read More
City of El Paso’s Solid Waste Operations Manager Cristian Benitez has been named to the Waste360’s first annual 40 Under 40 awards list. The award showcases the next generation of leaders in the waste and recycling field who are shaping the future of the industry. “This is a wonderful recognition for Cristian Benitez and for our […]Read More
Downtown El Paso and Southwest University Park will play host to a country music festival – Way Out West Fest – this September. Organizers announced the first-ever ‘Way Out West Fest’ Tuesday morning. According to officials the downtown party at the ballpark will feature spicy chili, frosty margaritas, cold beer, and live country music. In […]Read More
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Legislature has thus far refused to expand its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act, but the state still receives billions of health-care dollars from the federal government. Federal officials just extended the state’s Section 11-15 waiver, which reimburses hospitals for uncompensated care – but money from that program will […]Read More
Students and community members will have the opportunity to participate in a community food drive and health fair at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, in the school cafeteria. Eastwood officials say, “The goal is to collect enough food supplies to benefit 200 families within the Eastwood Learning Community.” The event is hosted by Eastwood High School in conjunction […]Read More
New Mexico State University Foundation President and Vice President for Advancement Andrea Tawney has been named a 2016 “40 Under Forty” honoree by Albuquerque Business First. According to Albuquerque Business First Assistant Managing Editor Christopher Ortiz, the 40 Under Forty awards honor the state’s top young professionals each year. “Albuquerque Business First takes nominations from […]Read More
Students from Silva Magnet High School swept this year’s Skov Essay Competition on Business Ethics organized by the UTEP College of Business Administration. The annual competition was launched in 2013 for seniors as a way to interact with the community and influence the ethical climate in El Paso. Silva seniors Chieh-an Chen, Abby Blumenfield and […]Read More
Students at the El Paso Independent School District have a lot to look forward to this summer with a wide selection of enrichment programs that will provide both their minds and bodies with fun, hands-on activities. “Summer learning programs have the potential to help children and youth improve academic outcomes,” said Tori Lindeman, Title 1 […]Read More