The Sun Bowl Association and Hyundai of El Paso have announced that Las Cruces police officer turned country singer, Frank Ray, is scheduled to perform during halftime of the 2017 Hyundai Sun Bowl on Friday, December 29. Frank Ray, from Las Cruces, will perform at halftime of the match-up between Arizona State and NC State. […]Read More
Information from around El Paso and the Borderland
With most major street, track and underground utility construction for the El Paso Streetcar project completed, crews from Paso del Norte Trackworks are putting the finishing touchsed some of their work along the 4.8 mile route. According to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, lane and turn restrictions at Santa Fe Street and Franklin Avenue […]Read More
Volunteers will place over 6,000 holiday wreaths to honor and remember our nation’s Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Fort Bliss National Cemetery on December 16. “This wreath laying ceremonies help us continue the mission of maintaining national cemeteries as national shrines, sacred to the honor and memory of those interred or memorialized here,” […]Read More
In this edition of YCI5, host Rick Isaias has the following information: • Street improvement project on Cincinnati near completion • Plaza Hotel renovation begins in a few weeks • Protect household pipes during the winter • Lifeguard training courses available • The job of a City trash collector • Visit City museums during the holiday […]Read More
The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will present a Holiday Extravaganza in the heart of the city at San Jacinto Plaza. The event will have the opportunity for free photos with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus (residents need to bring their own camera) and participation in the traditional Piñata celebration. Entertainment will […]Read More
The El Paso Public Library encourages every one of all ages to snuggle up with a good book this winter by participating in the Season’s Reading book club. The club kicks off Saturday, December 16, at all library branches. To register for the Season’s Reading book club, visit any public library branch or go online. The […]Read More
Residents who are interested in learning how City government works may now enroll in the annual Neighborhood Leadership Academy organized by the City of El Paso Community and Human Development Department. Participants will receive first-hand information about City services and programs through comprehensive presentations from City department leaders and on-site field trips to various public […]Read More
LUBBOCK – A new report shows that while most states, including Texas, are doing a better job of teaching high school students financial skills, there is still room for improvement. The Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College issued a recent report card on how well the 50 states are doing at sending students out […]Read More
Thanks to the El Paso Central Business Association (CBA) alongside the Consulado General de Mexico and the City of El Paso, the 37th Annual Posada returns to Downtown El Paso. A traditional Mexican celebration, a posada is a re-enactment of Joseph and Mary seeking “shelter” so that Mary can deliver the Christ child. Traditionally the […]Read More
Thirty-six students who have completed Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso)’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program will be recognized during a commencement and pinning ceremony, alongside 27 registered nurses (R.N.s) who have completed the R.N. to B.S.N. program. “The tracks offer students unparalleled access to resources worthy of […]Read More