[[{“value”:” Our City Council voted 7-1, with Rep. Lily Limon dissenting, to “commit to the project’s development, implementation, construction, maintenance, management, and financing” of the Deck Plaza, which we are convinced will…
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El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – JEREMY JORDAN ARRAIGNED FOR FELONY ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, SCHEDULED FOR JURY TRIAL IN JANUARY
[[{“value”:” According to County Court records, Jeremy Jordan, the husband of former City Rep. Cassandra Hernandez, was indicted for felony assault with a deadly weapon on April 15 and arraigned on May…
The Border Chronicle – Mexico Says Construction on Three Dams in Sonora Will Begin in July. Locals are Concerned.
Subscribe now A dry field and irrigation canal in Molino de Camou, Sonora. Image courtesy of Ismael Limón. Share Ismael Limón is an ejidatario, or a member of a ranching collective, in…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – GROSSMAN “THANKS” MAYOR FOR PROMISING LOWER PROPERTY TAXES
[[{“value”:” Dr. Max Grossman spoke before City Council at Public Comment to thank City Council and staff for recent actions and to “thank” Mayor Renard Johnson for promising to lower our property…
The Border Chronicle – ICE’d Up
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at a border security briefing with sheriffs from border communities at the Texas State Capitol in July 2021 in Austin, during the 87th Legislatures special session. (Photo credit:…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – CITY CANCELS PLAN TO REVISE FUND BALANCE POLICY
[[{“value”:” This past Friday we reported that the City planned to revise the policy governing the unrestricted fund balance, sometimes known as the rainy day fund, which currently stands at a healthy…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – COUNTY DEBT ISSUES REVEALED
[[{“value”:” In November, El Paso voters approved County Proposition A ($95,615,000 for parks and recreation), Proposition B ($26,700,000 for Medical Examiner facilities), and Proposition E ($32,710,000 for the Animal Shelter), for a…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – CITY COUNCIL MAY RAID THE FUND BALANCE FOR THE DECK PLAZA!
[[{“value”:” On April 15, Karina Brasgalla from Economic and International Development made a presentation to City Council recommending a contribution of $35 million toward the construction of a Deck Plaza over Interstate…
The Border Chronicle – The Border Chronicle Weekly Roundup: June 6
Thank you , , , , , and many others for tuning into today’s live video of The Border Chronicle weekly roundup! As mentioned in the video, here’s a link to sign…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – RENARD RAKES IN $40,500 FROM HIS FRIENDS
[[{“value”:” Mayor Renard Johnson spent over $1.5 million on his mayoral election, running on a promise to lower our property tax, fix our streets, and lure large businesses to El Paso. If…