Daniel Chacón’s ‘The Last Philosopher in Texas’ latest El Paso Matters Book Club pick
El Paso author Daniel Chacón’s latest book is a collection of short fiction that delves into the mystical, while exploring Chicano identity and life on the Texas-Mexico border.
Looking for something to do? Check out history museum’s mini-mural workshops, opera’s ‘Sunday in the Park’ and zoo’s Bug Fest
Upcoming El Paso events: Artist Gabriel Gaytán’s mini-mural workshops; El Paso Opera’s “Sunday in the Park;” Bug Fest at the El Paso Zoo; Museums & Cultural Affairs open house.
SISD anticipates $41 million deficit, no pay raises next school year
The Socorro Independent School District may forgo pay raises for its employees, reduce its contributions to employee health insurance and close its aquatic center to cut the deficit.
Early learning center, health clinic for children with disabilities coming to East El Paso
Paso del Norte Children’s is set to open East El Paso day care, early learning school and health clinic for children with disabilities, including autism.
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
‘Extremely concerned’: El Paso leaders rip UTEP President Heather Wilson over NSF grant fallout
UTEP for the first time provided details on why it removed the head of its Aerospace Center and alerted the National Science Foundation of concerns over a major grant.
UTEP launches national search for new Aerospace Center leader
While UTEP has started to look for a replacement for Aerospace Center leader Ahsan Choudhuri, his legal team suggests that any changes should wait until after the National Science Foundation…
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.
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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