News
The origins of Fort Bliss also known as the Paso Del Norte Fort date back to the Mexican American War in the 1840’s. As the U.S. tried to establish law and order along the Texas border the military …
September, 2016
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14 September
16 de Septiembre Celebration set for San Jacinto Plaza, Senior Centers
The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host a free 16 de Septiembre Celebration from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17, at San Jacinto Plaza in …
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14 September
Veteran LCPS Administrator to Direct Education MBA Program at NMSU
Andrea Fletcher, a veteran educational administrator who most recently served as chief academic officer for Las Cruces Public Schools, has joined the New Mexico State University College of Business as an assistant dean, and will …
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14 September
Amid Smiles and Creosote bushes, Groundbreaking Held for Horizon City Hospital
Surrounded by hospital board members, community members and Horizon’s elected officials, golden shovels dug in and dirt was turned in the long-awaited Horizon City Hospital project. Hospitals of Providence officials pointed to the explosive growth of Horizon …
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13 September
UTEP Announces 2016 Distinguished Alumni & Gold Nuggets
Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso and the UTEP Alumni Association honor a group of men and women whose achievements stand out as monuments to dedication, integrity and hard work – they …
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13 September
Regional Small Businesses, Researchers Invited to Connect at UTEP
Small businesses and researchers in the region are invited to launch their ideas at an upcoming collaboration event on the UTEP campus. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs …
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13 September
Two El Paso ISD teachers named Educators of Distinction
EPISD teachers Amy Stell from Coronado High and Russell Lang from El Paso High were nominated to receive the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The …
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13 September
Donations can help Bowie turn School Bus into Food Truck
Students at Bowie High School’s International Business Academy want to launch a food truck business on a retired EPISD school bus in hopes of profiting enough money to feed a scholarship fund. About $30,000 are needed to …
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13 September
SMU Ties UT, Baylor Passes Texas A&M in 2017 U.S. News College Rankings
The latest version of the U.S. News and World Report college rankings are good news for Texas private schools. Not so for the state’s top public universities: All of them dropped in the influential list of …
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13 September
El Paso International Airport Invites Travelers to Enroll in TSA Pre✓®
El Paso International Airport (EPIA) invites passengers to enroll in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program at a temporary application center from September 19-30, 2016. TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that enables …
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13 September
Ysleta ISD takes the wraps off Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at 12 Schools
In an effort to promote healthier eating habits and improve overall student well-being, the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) is kicking off its Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for the 2016-17 school year. Beginning today, students …
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13 September
El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies Donate Books to Red Sands Students
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the East Montana Patrol Station presented scores of books to the 3rd graders at Red Sands Elementary on Monday, September 12th, 2016. Three hundred 3rd-grade National Geographic Reading …
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12 September
Make-A-Wish ‘A Three Wish Circus’ Fundraiser set for Thursday
Make-A- Wish ® North Texas prepares to host the 5th annual A Three Wish Circus, presented by MIMCO, Inc. on Thursday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the Southwest University Event Center (6500 Montana.) Hundreds of El …
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12 September
Foundation Gives More than $115,000 back to El Paso ISD
The EPISD Education Foundation is making visits to 24 campuses this month to surprise 31 teachers with $28,000 in Classroom Impact Grants. The grants combined with the $77,000 in scholarships awarded to the Class of …
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12 September
UTEP Posts Record Fall Enrollment for 18th Straight Year
The University of Texas at El Paso broke its fall student enrollment record for the 18th straight year and did it with the largest single year increase in five years. The University registered 23,922 students …
