Arturo Mireles lost his job at a call center when COVID-19 hit El Paso. He received an eviction notice in December and by Jan. 29, Mireles was homeless. “They came with the troopers, the constables, ...
As El Paso continues to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, area groups and organizations are working together to make sure the homeless population receives proper care and support. The Opportunity Center for the Homeless, located ...
By Dr. Luis Fraga, Dr. Mark Lusk, Dr. Nicholas Natividad and Dylan Corbett The novel coronavirus pandemic is teaching us that who gets sick and who recovers often depends on vulnerability. We often think of ...
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By David C. Stout The pandemic has forced many quick actions. In the best cases, local leaders have had at least a moment to reflect, converting reactions into deliberate responses. One of the most pressing ...