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.
Indictments: 2 Socorro ISD board members targeted district employees
One trustee and his wife are accused of targeting her principal. The other trustee allegedly targeted the principal at his child’s school, and her boss.
Socorro ISD board members Barrera, Castellano arrested, along with Castellano’s wife
Pablo Barrera and Ricardo Castellano, both former law enforcement officers elected to the Socorro board in 2021, are facing criminal charges, along with Castellano’s wife, Gabriela.
Arizona school district rescinds Nate Carman’s superintendent contract
The Arizona job offer was rescinded after the SISD Board of Trustees placed former superintendent Nate Carman on administrative leave.
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
Homebuilders to pay higher impact fees to extend water, sewer services to new neighborhoods in ‘compromise’
The increased impact fees means developers will pay about $400 more per new home while ratepayers may see their monthly bills decrease by a few pennies.
GOP congressional candidate Brandon Herrera makes El Paso campaign stop with Kyle Rittenhouse
Herrera is in a primary runoff with incumbent Tony Gonzales for the District 23 seat that stretches from San Antonio to parts of Far East El Paso.
Property valuation increase – again? Here’s how to protest it
This marks the fourth year in a row the El Paso Central Appraisal District conducts a mass appraisal – increasing overall valuations 16% countywide.
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
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…
Caring for an aging loved one? We want to hear from you
El Paso Matters is doing a story on the experiences of aging family and their caregivers, and we want to hear from residents in the El Paso area.
Can you purchase over the counter birth control pills in El Paso?
Access to women’s reproductive health care continues to change, creating new challenges.
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