Update 3:20 p.m., Oct. 9: This story has been updated to include data through Friday, Oct. 8. An 18% increase in COVID-19 infections over the past week has pushed El Paso to a “high” rate ...
Update Oct. 5, 3:30 p.m: This story was updated to reflect EPISD’s decision not to file a misdemeanor charge against the 17-year-old student who was arrested at Monday’s meeting. El Paso’s largest school district will ...
A divided Texas 8th Court of Appeals struck down much of El Paso’s indoor mask mandate Friday, but left it intact for schools and city buildings. Public school students, teachers and staff will continue to ...
The Texas Supreme Court on Thursday struck down — at least temporarily — San Antonio’s mask mandate for school districts and government buildings. The high court ruling has no impact on El Paso because the ...
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