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On Wednesday morning, officials with Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit, announced the selection of the 2020 Conservation Wranglers – including the new Paso del Norte Trail in El Paso. “Every year, Texan by Nature …
April, 2020
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1 April
NMSU College of ACES provides COVID-19 resource website
During the COVID-19 pandemic there are many sources of information for self and family care and safety. New Mexico State University College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences has established a website, where NMSU Cooperative …
March, 2020
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31 March
Clint ISD offers needed medical equipment from shuttered academy
In an effort to share available resources to help the community combat COVID-19 (Coronavirus), officials with Clint ISD announced they are offering needed medical equipment to local hospitals in the El Paso area. According to …
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31 March
UTEP names John Wiebe Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
UTEP President Heather Wilson announced Tuesday that University administrator and longtime faculty member John Wiebe, Ph.D., will be promoted to the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Wiebe has held the position …
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31 March
WSB issues report on March 2020 Unemployment Claims
Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) has compiled the data on unemployment claims in the borderplex region from March 1 through March 28, and the month to month increase is staggering. In February, prior to the impact …
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31 March
EPWater discovers multiple instances of meter tampering, illegal water connections
During the last few weeks, El Paso Water has discovered multiple instances of meter tampering and illegal water connections. Using water without an active water service is against the law and may be grounds for …
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31 March
YISD keeps students, staff engaged at home with virtual activities
While students and staff at the Ysleta Independent School District stay safe at home during school closure, teachers and administrators are coordinating a variety of online games and activities to lift spirits and spark friendly …
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31 March
One week in, Socorro ISD officials discuss impact of their Remote Learning Academy
With the school closures due to COVID19 bearing down on them, Socorro Independent School District educators and leaders worked quickly and proactively to provide online instruction and educational resources for students in all grade levels …
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31 March
Fort Bliss brings the heat with Borderland-Inspired Menu at 45th JCTE
FORT BLISS, Texas – The best young culinary specialists from across the 1st Armored Division (1AD) and Fort Bliss unsheathed their steel knives and sharp carvers to fight for honor and gastronomic glory at the …
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31 March
Downtown Management District Board appoints new board member
The Downtown Management District (DMD) Board of Directors recently appointed Johnny Escalante as a Board Member, filling an unexpired term. Johnny Escalante, is a UTEP graduate with a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and has …
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30 March
City, County create joint Small Business Emergency Relief Program
The City and County of El Paso have each approved $1 million funding to establish a Small Business Emergency Relief Program, managed by LiftFund, a nonprofit organization that helps finance new small business and startup companies. …
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30 March
Proper Printshop launches campaign to support Service Industry Workers
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, many hourly wage service industry workers are out of jobs, and fewer volunteers are able to work their shifts at food banks and other non-profit agencies dedicated to serving …
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30 March
EPAA: COVID19-affected residents to talk with Property Managers on Rent Payments before April 1st
On Monday afternoon, the El Paso Apartment Association (EPAA) released a statement, encouraging all residents who are in financial distress to reach out to work with their community managers prior to April 1. “To prevent …
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30 March
El Paso Community College offers students and staff info, tips via Podcasts
During this time of shelter in place and our outings being limited to essential travel due to the Coronavirus, El Paso Community College Pulse Radio wants to keep students and faculty informed on what’s going …
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30 March
El Paso rideshare drivers struggle during coronavirus pandemic
El Paso area rideshare drivers say they have minimal guidance when it comes to protecting themselves against the spread of the novel coronavirus. Many have developed their own systems for trying to keep their vehicles …
