By Tracy J. Yellen As El Paso Matters hosted members of the El Paso state legislative delegation this week in anticipation of the 89th legislative session, it’s a good time to reflect…
Texas Monthly – Join us Jan. 21 for a conversation with State Rep. Gene Wu
To kickoff our 2025 Texas Legislature Series, we’ll chat with the incoming House Democratic Caucus chair about his party’s priorities. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – One side of the ball for Texas has Ohio State’s attention ahead of Cotton Bowl
Ahead of No. 8 seed Ohio State’s meeting with No. 5 seed Texas in Friday night’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Buckeyes offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Chip Kelly had a lot of praise for…
Border Report – Exclusive: Border Patrol arrests former Russian mercenary near Roma
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Border Patrol arrested a former Russian mercenary on Saturday, when he illegally crossed the Rio Grande near Roma. Timur Praliev waded across the Rio Grande carrying two passports…
KTSM News – List of MLK Day closures in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Borderland will be seeing a list of closures with Martin Luther King Jr. Day coming up on Monday, Jan. 20. Here’s a list of those closures:…
El Paso Matters – El Paso lawmakers talk school funding, border security, health care ahead of legislative session
Public school funding, access to health care and issues related to immigration and the border are some of the key topics El Paso lawmakers hope to address during the 89th session of…
KTSM News – Las Cruces Public Schools collection of winter clothing, blankets extended
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM)—Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) announced that this year’s Cold Weather Drive deadline will be extended to Jan. 15. LCPS said the district’s Athletics, Activities and Fine Arts departments…
Texas Monthly – Texas’ senators plan to support Trump’s Cabinet picks
Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks have stirred controversy for past comments and allegations of malfeasance. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Delays, closures due to weather conditions on Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Due to cold temperatures and some snow showers, some schedule changes will occur across El Paso on Friday, Jan. 10. El Paso Independent School District El Paso…
KTSM News – Border Report Live: Border communities scramble as Trump’s return to office nears
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — With less than two weeks before President-elect Donald Trump returns to office, officials in both the U.S. and Mexico are preparing for his plans of mass…