EL PASO, Tx., July 17, 2026: In an update to the story we brought to you yesterday, Josh Acevedo and Chris Canales filed their campaign finance reports yesterday. Both incumbents […] The…
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El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – PRO-DEBT-PLAZA INCUMBENTS OMIT DEBT PLAZA FROM THEIR CAMPAIGNS
[[{“value”:” There are four incumbents running for City Council: Alejandra Chavez of District 1, Ivan Nino of District 5, Art Fierro of District 6, and Chris Canales of District 8. Of these…
El Paso Herald Post – Campaign Finance Reports Were Due Yesterday, Josh Acevedo and Chris Canales Failed to File Reports
EL PASO, Tx., July 16, 2026: Municipal office holders and other elected officials were required to file their July semiannual campaign finance reports yesterday. Announced candidates who collected or spent […] The…
El Paso Herald Post – Breaking News: Limón Places Agenda Item Prohibiting City Representatives from Using Personal Devices During Meetings
EL PASO, Tx., July 15, 2026: City Representative Lily Limón has placed an agenda item for next weeks city council meeting calling for city representatives to stop using personal devices […] The…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – LOVERIDGE TO KFOX14: “WE DON’T ACTUALLY RUN THE DISTRICT AS A BOARD OF TRUSTEES”
[[{“value”:” On May 18, the public learned that EPISD was facing a $52.8 million budget deficit in the 3rd fiscal quarter. A recent internal audit placed the blame almost entirely on the…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – EL PASO FIREFIGHTERS UNION DEMANDS $56.1M MORE OVER NEXT FOUR FISCAL YEARS
[[{“value”:” The City of El Paso is facing an extremely serious financial challenge from Local 51, representing around 900 firefighters. We all love our firefighters but they are already very well compensated….
El Paso Herald Post – Poll: Hispanic Business Owners Signal Trouble for Texas GOP in Key Midterm Races
AUSTIN, Tx., July 14, 2026: A new survey of Texas Hispanic business owners suggests Republicans may be facing unexpected political headwinds heading into the November general election, with economic concerns […] The…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – INTERNAL AUDIT FAULTS CFO FOR EPISD BUDGET FIASCO, EXONERATES BOARD OF TRUSTEES
[[{“value”:” According to Julia Spencer of KFOX14, “An internal audit found EPISD’s projected $52.8 million budget crisis was caused by underestimated expenses, unrealistic budget assumptions, poor financial oversight, and weak budget controls.”…
El Paso Herald Post – Special to the El Paso Herald Post: Community Leader Elvira Villa Escajeda to be Honored on Saturday
EL PASO, Tx., July 13, 2026: One of Segundo Barrio’s unsung heroes, Elvira “Vila” Villa Escajeda (1920-2022) (formerly known as Lacarra), will be honored on Saturday. The commemoration is organized […] The…
El Paso Herald Post – Amidst Immigration Enforcement Surge, Non-Immigrant Visas for Agriculture Workers Surge
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2026: A five-day nationwide immigration enforcement operation that resulted in approximately 10,000 arrests has intensified the national debate over labor, immigration policy and the future of America’s […] The…