DA Bill Hicks playing ‘politics’ with Walmart mass shooting case, ex-prosecutor says
Loretta Hewitt, the former lead prosecutor in the Aug. 3, 2019, terror attack in El Paso, criticized the district attorney after her resignation. The DA calls her remarks disappointing
Photos: El Paso Matters Book Club immersed in author Yasmín Ramírez’s memoir, ‘¡Ándale, Prieta!’
Author Yasmín Ramírez connected with readers through grief, music and the shared experience of growing up in El Paso
The Week Ahead: Lighting of menorah marks start of Hanukkah
County appoints new County Criminal Court judge; also, Chabad Lubavitch marks the beginning of Hanukkah by lighting a menorah.
Opinion: Amid recent darkness, Chanukah’s importance shines through
May the light of goodness we introduce to our world individually and collectively banish the darkness of evil we all abhor.
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government
Amid citywide infrastructure revamp, El Paso Water looks to again boost household water bills
El Paso households could see their monthly water utility bills rise by $3.54 on average beginning in March.
Sandra Day O’Connor, born in El Paso, remains point of civic pride
O’Connor, the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice, died Friday. She is more commonly known as an Arizonan, but she graduated high school in Texas and multiple schools here now…
The Week Ahead: County officials launch community survey
As of Tuesday 371 residents had voted in the City Council District 2 race; also, the county is seeking input on its 2025 strategic plan.
The Week Ahead
The Week Ahead: Lead prosecutor overseeing Walmart mass shooting case resigns
Another prosecutor assigned to the state’s case against the Walmart mass shooter has resigned; also, the city abandons its plans to buy a building in Duranguito.
Health
El Paso birth center hosts low-cost workshops for pre- and post-pregnancy
Midwives at Luna Tierra Birth Center in El Paso started a new nonprofit, El Nido. The group offers lactation circles and workshops for expectant mothers and parents.
El Paso County looks to drain, dredge Ascarate Lake as first step in park’s renovation
The county would have to pay a contractor around $6 million to dredge up sediment, trash and plant debris and clean up Ascarate Lake. A water study will come first.
Walk this way: El Paso County employees swap high heels for tennis shoes
Wearing high heels every day can cause foot and body damage over time. El Paso County is leading a campaign to switch to more comfortable shoes.
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