City Council runoffs draw 1% of registered voters so far
As the holiday season continues, few El Pasoans seem in the mood to vote in City Council runoffs
Two El Paso federal judges take senior status, creating vacancies
El Paso Judges Frank Montalvo and David Guaderrama are creating two federal court vacancies for President Biden to fill.
Hunt Foundation makes historic gift to UTEP
The gift is the largest in University of Texas at El Paso history and will make the renamed Woody L. Hunt College of Business a destination school for U.S.-Mexico trade and commerce research.
Voter Guide
Early voting for city runoff election continues through Dec. 13
Three El Paso representative seats are on the Dec. 17 runoff election ballot. Here’s a recap of the candidates for Districts 1, 6 and 8 and what you need to know before you vote.
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government
DA a no-show at Walmart hearing; former prosecutor takes the 5th
The judge has asked El Paso DA Yvonne Rosales to appear in court Thursday or risk being arrested.
Future homes on El Paso outskirts could face $59 monthly water surcharge
A first-of-its-kind proposal in Texas would shift more of the cost of growth in El Paso to new development.
Here’s what to know about the DA’s resignation and what comes next
Here’s what to know about the process for appointing the next El Paso district attorney and remaining payments to Yvonne Rosales.
The Week Ahead
The Week Ahead: Pope Francis praises El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz
The pontiff was interviewed by America Magazine, in which he points to Bishop Seitz as a “good pastor,” also, Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl teams to be named this weekend.
Health
UTEP program helps men with diabetes care for their health
Inspired by the lowrider culture in El Paso and Mexican American communities, The Diabetes Garage teaches men in Texas how to take care of their health like they take care…
El Paso kids are getting sick with RSV much earlier in the season
Here’s what to know about RSV symptoms and when to see a doctor. Most of the time the virus is not fatal to children and healthy infants, but El Paso…
COVID boosters off to slow start as new shot offered to kids
El Paso now offers the updated COVID-19 vaccine booster to children ages 5 and up, but the county’s overall vaccination rate for the new shot is less than 5%.
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