Voices from the Valley

El Paso Community College (EPCC) welcomed O’Donnell Intermediate School as part of its school adoption program during a proclamation ceremony held at the school on Thursday, November 8, 2018. EPCC President Dr. William Serrata welcomed …

Construction is underway for more parking spaces at Lorenzo G. Loya Primary School in San Elizario. “The need for additional parking became a priority for Loya Primary when the City of San Elizario passed an …

On Wednesday officials with San Elizario ISD announced that San Elizario High School’s (SEHS) library is officially open to the community. “The availability of libraries to San Elizario citizens is scarce, therefore, our library is …

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the eight Texas school districts that were selected to be part of the inaugural Lone Star Governance (LSG) Exemplar Cohort and the San Elizario Independent School District (SEISD) made …

Most college students look forward to the much-needed time-off during summer vacation, but one former Wildcat spent his summer on Pennsylvania Avenue. Fabens High School graduate Rodrigo Estrada interned at the White House this summer …

Students from San Elizario High School’s (SEHS) Class of 2020 collaborated with a group of students in need of credit hours on various murals that show school spirit, including one called “The Talon.” “The Talon” …

I passed San Lorenzo on my way home yesterday. I grew up right behind the adobe church in Clint. Passing the church, I was reminded of the May flower offerings to the Virgin Mary when …

The Council on Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development (CREEED) awarded the Sylvia Hopp San Elizario College Scholarship to San Elizario senior Angelica Jasso in the amount of $2,500. The scholarship fund, established in 2017, …

Ladybugs are in the air, literally. This past weekend, I celebrated Earth Day at Ramirez Pecan Farms at their annual Ladybug Release Festival. At first I thought I was just going to enjoy a fun …