SOCORRO, Tx., August 12, 2026: Yesterday, El Paso’s Congresswoman, Veronica Escobar, announced in a press release that the Department of Homeland Security has transferred the Socorro warehouses that were intended […] The…
Category: Blogs
The latest from the border blogosphere.
El Chuqueño Blog – Drones for Them, But Not for Us?
By Tim Holt The ACLU released a report in March called Drones For Them But Not For Us? Most people will probably see that title and move on. Unless you own a…
El Chuqueño Blog – Citlali Delgado, Artist
Every artist needs a body of work. One painting, or one song, or one role, on stage or the big screen, won’t lead to fame and a successful career. (Don’t tell that…
The Border Chronicle – The Border Chronicle Launches Wall Watch, a Community-Powered Mapping Project
Wall Watch combines geospatial mapping, archival research, and community participation to provide the public with an accurate, continually updated record of border wall construction along nearly 2,000 miles of the international border. Read…
El Paso Herald Post – In Press Release Mark Zuckerberg Makes Several Announcements About El Paso Datacenter
MENLO PARK, Ca., August 11, 2026: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg released a press release yesterday making several announcements about artificial intelligence (AI) and a $1 billion fund for investing in […] The…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – CITY SUES ATTORNEY GENERAL PAXTON TO PREVENT MAX GROSSMAN FROM RECEIVING PUBLIC RECORDS ON INCENTIVE AGREEMENTS
[[{“value”:” On March 20, 2026 I submitted a public information request to the City of El Paso asking for “a complete list of approved and pending incentive agreements to lure companies to…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – STOUT AND CORONADO VOTE AGAINST COUNTY PAY RAISES BECAUSE THEY ARE EXCLUDED
[[{“value”:” During today’s County Commissioners Court meeting under Budget and Finance item 12A, the five-member court discussed whether to increase the salaries of County employees up to 4.0%, effective January 3, 2027….
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – TOM HANDY: WHY I WAS NOT APPOINTED TO THE EPISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
[[{“value”:” I didn’t get selected for the District 6 trustee seat for the El Paso Independent School District. It wasn’t because I didn’t bring my best, and it certainly wasn’t because I…
El Paso Herald Post – Former City Manager Candidate Nicole Alderete-Ferrini Appointed Pecos Interim City Manager
PECOS, Tx., August 10, 2026: The City of Pecos appointed former El Paso city manager candidate, Nicole Alderete-Ferrini as Peco’s interim city manager during a special city council meeting on […] The…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – EL PASO INC: 8,800 HOUSEHOLDS RELOCATED TO NEW MEXICO BETWEEN 2019 AND 2023
[[{“value”:” Reyes Mata III of El Paso Inc just published an exceptional report documenting the exodus of 8,800 El Paso families to New Mexico between 2019 and 2023. According to Mata, the…