El Paso
El Paso's early college experiment turns 20 - and dual credit is still growing
El Paso's early college dual credit program celebrates its 20th anniversary as enrollment continues to grow.
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Socorro ISD calls for tax ratification election to fund teachers, raises, student programs
Socorro Independent School District calls for a tax ratification election to raise its tax rate and fund additional teachers, pay raises, technology upgrades, facility improvements, and rebuilding reserves.
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UT Regents to consider El Paso Community Foundation takeover of KTEP-FM operations
The UT System Board of Regents will consider a contract allowing the El Paso Community Foundation to operate KTEP-FM radio station with an option to purchase it for $1 million within three years.
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Lowenfield family's $300,000 gift invests in cancer care for El Pasoans
El Paso couple Ronnie and Ashley Lowenfield donate $300,000 to establish a tumor board room at the Steve and Nancy Fox Cancer Center under construction at Texas Tech Health El Paso.
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El Paso schools see gains in state accountability score despite financial challenges
El Paso, Socorro, and Clint independent school districts improved their Texas Education Agency accountability ratings despite facing financial constraints.
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Third Thursdays brings arts Downtown, El Fresco closes summer season
Third Thursdays event brings extended hours to Downtown El Paso museums and cultural institutions to encourage exploration of the Arts District.
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Meta agrees to Texas data center guidelines, but impact on El Paso incentives is unclear
Meta has agreed to Texas data center guidelines requiring infrastructure payment and reduced reliance on taxpayer-funded incentives, though the impact on El Paso's specific incentives remains unclear.
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Opinion: I wasn't passed over for EPISD trustee because I lacked qualifications. I lost because I wouldn't conform
An opinion piece about a candidate's unsuccessful bid for an El Paso Independent School District trustee position, attributing the loss to refusing to conform rather than lacking qualifications.
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El Paso ISD school board to vote on up to $480 million bond election
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will vote on whether to call for up to $480 million in bond propositions for the November election to fund school campus improvements including updated cooling systems.
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Four El Paso City Council races are on the November ballot. Here's who's running
Four El Paso City Council races featuring challengers in Downtown, Westside, and Eastside districts will be decided in the November 3 general election.
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Opinion: Frontera Fellows turn public service lessons into projects for El Paso
El Paso's Frontera Fellows interns learn about local and state government and public service through Congresswoman Veronica Escobar's campaign while working on community projects.
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Texas cuts child care subsidy program. Here's what that means.
The Texas Workforce Commission voted to cut 9.5% of the state's child care scholarships, affecting approximately 14,000 child care seats across Texas.
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Canutillo ISD draws trustee candidates as salmonella recalls expand to jalapeos
Canutillo ISD announces four at-large trustee positions on the November 3 ballot as salmonella recalls expand to include jalapeños.
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What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend
The Trump administration is renewing efforts to construct border barriers in the Big Bend region of far West Texas, which includes Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.
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After hours of tense debate, divided El Paso City Council adopts budget, raises taxes
El Paso City Council votes 6-2 to adopt a $658.6 million budget that increases city tax bills by approximately $105 on average-value homes after hours of debate.
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Most El Paso County elected officials poised for 4% raise; commissioners narrowly opt out
El Paso County elected officials are poised to receive a 4% pay raise in 2027, though the Commissioners Court narrowly voted to exclude themselves from the increase.
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