This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. UTEP announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni, Gold Nuggets…
Texas Monthly – The Texas Supreme Court Has Temporarily Stopped Robert Roberson’s Execution
The Texas Supreme Court late Thursday halted the execution of Robert Roberson hours after it was set to take place, capping a flurry of litigation filed that same day by Texas state…
KTSM News – Friday 9-hour forecast: Winds and gusts pick up through the afternoon
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Friday is here and we’re not forecasting chances of showers and thunderstorms just mostly clear skies with temperatures in the low 80s. The morning will start off…
KTSM News – Pedestrian killed in Upper Valley crash
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – One person is dead after a pedestrian crash Friday morning, Oct. 18 in El Paso’s Upper Valley. According to El Paso Police, the incident happened at Thornton…
Texas Monthly – At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passports
During a tense debate with U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Flores attacked Gonzalez for being soft on border security, then suggested requiring residents to prove citizenship in some instances was appropriate. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – Republicans want to flip this last competitive South Texas senate seat
State Sen. Morgan LaMantia, D-South Padre, faces off against Republican Adam Hinojosa in the only competitive race for the Texas Senate. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Five races for the Republican-dominated State Board of Education to watch this year
Revising the social studies curriculum could be among the divisive issues the Texas State Board of Education tackles next year. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – Georgia suffers major recruitment loss, but there’s still hope
Georgia was on the wrong of the stick recruiting-wise. Read: Read More
KTSM News – EPISD considers closing 10 schools as part of district redesign
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) officials are proposing the closure of 10 schools as part of their Destination District Redesign project. EPISD’s Board of Trustees heard…
Texas Monthly – Vicente Gonzalez and Mayra Flores clash in fiery South Texas congressional debate
In their only debate before Election Day, Gonzalez and Flores traded jabs over the economy, immigration and abortion, and regularly spoke over each other. Read: Read More