Canutillo ISD anticipates $4.4 million deficit; layoffs not off the table
The Canutillo Independent School District is looking to cut costs as it prepares to start work on a $386 million bond project.
What to know about El Paso’s primary runoff as early voting begins Monday
What district or precinct do I live in? While you can vote at any polling site, only races that represent the area where you live will appear on your ballot.
State rep candidates Vincent Perez, Norma Chávez call out each other’s records
Norma Chávez and Vincent Perez take jabs at each other’s records as they vie to represent a large swath of El Paso on the Texas House of Representatives.
Walmart shooting case, migrant prosecutions play large in El Paso district attorney primary runoff election
El Paso voters on May 28 will decide which of two Democratic candidates will face appointed Republican incumbent DA Bill Hicks in the November general election.
Voter Guide
El Paso Election 2024: Everything you need to know for May 28 primary runoff
On May 28, El Paso voters will cast ballots in the 2024 primary runoff election. Here are key dates to remember, who’s on the ballot, candidate information and related stories.
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government
Judge dismisses second group of migrants’ rioting cases; groups organize against Senate Bill 4
Those arrested were among large groups of migrants who pushed past Texas National Guard soldiers in an attempt to reach the border wall to request asylum.
‘Extremely concerned’: El Paso leaders rip UTEP President Heather Wilson over NSF grant fallout
UTEP for the first time provided details on why it removed the head of its Aerospace Center and alerted the National Science Foundation of concerns over a major grant.
UTEP launches national search for new Aerospace Center leader
While UTEP has started to look for a replacement for Aerospace Center leader Ahsan Choudhuri, his legal team suggests that any changes should wait until after the National Science Foundation…
The Week Ahead
Día de los Niños to give away thousands of children’s books; SunCycle bike share comes to Ascarate Park
Mark your calendars: Free books at Día de los Niños; SunCycle bike rides at Ascarate Park; Las Artistas Spring Show; and El Paso music through the years at El Paso History Museum.
Health
Early learning center, health clinic for children with disabilities coming to East El Paso
Paso del Norte Children’s is set to open East El Paso day care, early learning school and health clinic for children with disabilities, including autism.
Growing SNAP applications backlog leaves El Paso families waiting on food stamps
Texas is still struggling to keep up with the SNAP benefits backlog as the number of delayed applications grows. In El Paso, the food bank is helping families expedite their…
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