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…
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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…
El Paso Herald Post – Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on “illegal voting.” He may have violated Texas election law
Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the creation of a tip line for the public to report people or groups suspected of voter […] The…
El Paso Herald Post – Guest Editorial: A Call to Action in Support of Five Points
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, we hope the deprogramming of the Piedras Street Reconstruction by the El Paso City Council will be our final battle in a six-year war with […] The…
El Paso Herald Post – Guest Editorial: Preservation Does Not Begin with Buildings. It Begins with People
Last week, I returned to Houston – not to begin a new project, but to reflect on one that significantly changed my life. Twelve years ago, I walked into the […] The…
El Paso Herald Post – Local Rescue Leaders Warn of Deepening Animal Welfare Crisis in El Paso
EL PASO, Tx., July 3, 2026: A controversial shift in municipal animal shelter policies has sparked a severe animal welfare and public safety crisis across El Paso, according to local […] The…
El Paso Herald Post – City Reps. Alejandra Chávez, Chris Canales and Art Fierro Facing Challengers While Cynthia Boyar Trejo Fends Off Recall
EL PASO, Tx., July 2, 2026: An attorney and a social media influencer are two new candidates seeking to unseat three city representatives in the upcoming November elections. This is […] The…
El Paso Herald Post – Breaking News: Supreme Court Affirms Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2026: This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court released its much-anticipated opinion on birthright citizenship. One of the first Executive Orders issued by the Trump administration at the […] The…