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In the end, the controversial bathroom bill went quietly. For more than a year, Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick led the crusade for a state law to regulate bathroom use for transgender Texans — an initiative that …
August, 2017
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16 August
WBAMC First Texas-based DoD Hospital Recognized for Vaccination Efforts
William Beaumont Army Medical Center was recognized as the first Military Treatment Facility (MTF) in the state of Texas to be qualified for the Immunization Action Coalition’s (IAC) Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll. According …
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16 August
Gov. Abbott Slams House, Doesn’t Rule Out Second Special Session
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday put blame on the House — particularly Speaker Joe Straus — for the shortcomings of the special session and left the door open to calling another one. “I’m disappointed that all 20 items that …
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15 August
UTEP Recognized for National Materials Research Partnership
Danisha Rivera-Nazario, Ph.D., credits the Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) program at The University of Texas at El Paso for a successful start to her future in chemistry. The alum completed a …
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15 August
Texas Legislature Ends Special Session Without Passing Property Tax Measure
The Texas Legislature closed out the special session Tuesday night amid a stalemate on property tax reform, leaving unfinished Gov. Greg Abbott‘s top priority. Hours earlier, the House abruptly adjourned sine die – the formal designation meaning the end …
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15 August
Freshmen Camps Welcome EPISD’s Newest High Schoolers
Hundreds of incoming freshmen attended orientations and camps throughout EPISD high schools over the past two weeks with one goal in mind: turning nervous ninth-graders into cool and confident students by the time classes start …
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15 August
St. Raphael Catholic Parish Celebrates 50 Years
A beloved East El Paso Church and nearby school are set to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. St. Raphael Church was established in 1966; first as a mission of St. Pius X, after a census revealed …
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15 August
Socorro ISD Earns 3 Stars from Texas Comptroller for Financial Transparency
The Socorro Independent School District has earned three Transparency Stars from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts program, which recognizes local governments for going above and beyond in their financial transparency efforts. “We are proud …
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14 August
Gallery+Story: 4k EPISD Teachers Return to School
Mariachis, cheerleaders, motivational speakers and even a movie screening were used today to welcome back the more than 4,000 teachers that returned to work in EPISD schools on Monday. The fan fare is part of …
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14 August
William Beaumont AMC First Medical Center in Continental US to Earn Army SOH Star
William Beaumont Army Medical Center was recently recognized as an Army Safety and Occupational Health Star site, becoming the first Army Medical Center in the Continental United States to receive the title. In 2012, U.S. …
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14 August
NM Museum of Space History Offers Reduced Admission Fees During Carpet Installation
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is offering half price admission for the museum from Monday August 14 through Friday September 1, while new carpeting is being installed on several floors in the building. …
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14 August
El Paso Health Names Janel Lujan New VP of Operations
On Monday, El Paso Health, the only locally operated non-profit health maintenance organization (HMO), announced the appointment of Janel Lujan as Vice President of Operations. “Over the course of her time with the company, Janel …
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14 August
Gallery+Story: Meyers Group selects InterServ to Restore, Renovate Hotel Paso del Norte
The Meyers Group has selected InterServ, LP, the leading company providing renovation and construction services to the hospitality industry, to oversee the complete restoration and renovation of the historic Hotel Paso Del Norte, which will …
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13 August
Socorro ISD, GECU Partner to Open First Branch in District
The Socorro Independent School District and GECU will celebrate the grand opening of the first SISD student-run credit union Monday. “We are thrilled to provide another amazing opportunity for our students to gain real-world experience …
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13 August
EP Water Set to Close Portions of Scenic Drive for Stormwater Project
Starting Monday, August 14, El Paso Water will close Scenic Drive from Wheeling Avenue to Alabama, to all traffic for several weeks to complete the next phase of the Kentucky Dam stormwater improvement project. The …
