AUSTIN, Texas – Environmental groups want the federal government to tell Texas officials to do a better job of warning thousands of people their water is poisoned with arsenic. The Environmental Integrity Project issued a study in March showing since 2006, some 65 Texas community water systems have exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency standard for […]Read More
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The New Mexico State University DanceSport Company added to its cache of national honors earlier this month after winning two first-place national championship titles at the 2016 USA Dance National DanceSport Championships. NMSU’s DanceSport Company is a part of the NMSU Dance Program in the Department of Kinesiology and Dance, which is housed in the […]Read More
During Monday’s regular City Council session, members took the first step in the development and construction of the $10 million budgeted Eastside Sports Complex, and awarded the preconstruction services phase to Jordan Foster Construction Company. The project was awarded under “design-build”, which groups the design and construction into one contract, which allows the City to better […]Read More
UTEP Wellness Manager Eileen Aguilar will be honored with the 2016 David C. Wiley Award from the Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy for her efforts to promote adolescent pregnancy prevention in the community. Aguilar is a member of the El Paso Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition, serving as both the coalition chair and education chair […]Read More
Twelve New Mexico State University students recently returned from a trip to Hawaii where they studied various aspects of climate change. The trip was part of the Sundt Honors Seminar course with NMSU Biology Regents Professor Michele Nishiguchi. The Hawaii excursion included lectures by University of Hawaii professors with expertise in various areas, and the […]Read More
From traditional woodblock printing to modern J-Pop music, the next “Global Connections” presentation brings art school in Japan to the New Mexico State University campus. Motoko Furuhashi, assistant professor of art in the College of Arts and Sciences, will present “Crafting connections: Japanese art school experience,” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at […]Read More
El Pasoans will have another opportunity to meet the team of engineers and experts building the El Paso Streetcar Projecton Tuesday evening. The Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) will host its second Streetcar open house from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in the gymnasium at Sacred Heart Church, 602 S. […]Read More
On Monday City Council, hoping to take advantage of low interest rates, adopted a resolution to refinance bonds issued to pay for Southwest University Park. “Since taking office this has been an issue of importance to me. We are refinancing to take advantage of the lower interest rates. This is a financially prudent thing to […]Read More
AUSTIN – A bill passed by Representative César Blanco and Senator José Rodríguez has raised more than $170,000 for Texas veterans and their families. House Bill 3710, which was passed by Blanco and Rodríguez during the 84th Regular Session, authorizes a person applying for a handgun license to make a voluntary contribution to the Texas […]Read More
El Paso Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Misty Garcia arrived in Baja, Mexico today to contribute to field conservation efforts by hand-rearing endangered Peninsular Pronghorn fawns. Before the young fawns can be transferred, it is vital that the animals are handfed and cared for by veterinary and animal care staff. Dr. Garcia is joining staff from the San Diego […]Read More