PECOS, Tx., April 24, 2026: The Pecos city council terminated its consulting contract with former El Paso city manager, Tommy Gonzalez yesterday. The council voted unanimously to terminate the $9,500 […] The…
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El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – MAYOR TIGHTENING CONTROL OVER TIRZ 5, REAPPOINTS ORTEGA
[[{“value”:” Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) number 5 encompasses all of Downtown, the western part of the Segundo Barrio, and a portion of Central El Paso. Any incremental increase in tax revenue…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – WE ENDORSE MINERVA TORRES SHELTON FOR EL PASO COUNTY JUDGE, VIDEO INTERVIEW
[[{“value”:” We are proud to endorse Minerva Torres Shelton for El Paso County Judge. We believe she is an excellent alternative to tax-and-spend liberal Ricardo Samaniego, who voted for $894 million in…
El Paso Herald Post – Want to Wager on Upcoming Elections? There Is an App for That
EL PASO, Tx., April 23, 2026: News broke yesterday that three political candidates were found to have placed bets on their chances of winning their respective political races. After being […] The…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – KVIA TAKES POSITION AGAINST LIMITING SPEECH OF CITY REPS
[[{“value”:” On April 1, City Council voted 6-2 to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft a resolution designating the Mayor as the sole spokesperson of the City for emergencies…
El Chuqueño Blog – Is El Paso the Second Best City to Live In?
You probably heard lately that El Paso is the second best big city in the U.S. in which to live. It was on the news. The City issued a press release celebrating…
El Paso Herald Post – Vaping in México? Think Again.
CANCUN, México., April 22, 2026: That relaxing vacation at a Mexican beach could end up costing you up to $12,500 for having vape gear on you as you enter México. […] The…
El Chuqueño Blog – We’re Still Bombing New Mexico: Nuclear Cycle Victims on the Long Road to Justice
Downwinder leader Tina Cordova speaks at the Valle de Oro Community Earth Day event. Seated to Cordova’s immediate left is Loretta Anderson and next to her is Gina Grimes. (Photos by Kent…
El Paso Herald Post – U.S. Government Begins to Refund Import Tariffs
Yesterday, the U.S. government began accepting requests from American importers seeking refunds of up to $166 billion in tariff fees the Trump administration collected over the last year. In February, […] The…
El Paso Herald Post – Texas Restaurant Owners Seek Relief from Immigration Enforcement
AUSTIN, Tx., April 20, 2026: The Texas Restaurant Association recently launched a coalition of restaurant owners called the Seat the Table. The coalition is asking federal legislators to seek immigration […] The…