At 7 years old, Wilbur Coleman III, commonly known as “Bookie,” can say he is ...
Informal cross-border work resumes with border reopeningNovember 9, 2021
El Paso Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced Monday he is running for governor of Texas, ending ...
A Q&A with Joe Pickett on his upcoming run for City CouncilNovember 3, 2021
States spend big money in the Texas v. New Mexico Supreme Court fightNovember 29, 2021
Months in, questions remain on sewage spillNovember 16, 2021
El Paso Water starts new phase of river sewage cleanupNovember 1, 2021
Where to find the children’s COVID-19 vaccine in El PasoNovember 5, 2021
City expands restrictions on open containers near homeless sheltersNovember 10, 2021
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The El Paso Border Patrol Sector saw staggering increases in migrant deaths and rescues in fiscal year 2021, reflecting national ...
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By Alan G. Parsons I recently attended a meeting conducted by the City of El Paso’s Capital Improvement Department regarding ...