The main concerns of residents of El Paso’s City Council District 7 seem simple enough to candidates on the Nov. 5 ballot who want to represent that area: restore public trust and…
KTSM News – Veterans Business Conference this week at EPCC
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Contract Opportunities Center with El Paso Community College will host its 15th annual Veterans Business Conference this week. The event will be from 9 a.m. to…
Border Report – 8 alleged child sex predators arrested in New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – El Paso Homeland Security Investigations agents helped authorities in New Mexico apprehend eight suspected child sexual predators and issue a warrant for a ninth alleged offender….
KTSM News – Students at 8 YISD schools to get fresh fruit, veggies this school year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Ysleta Independent School District is kicking off its Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for the school year. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15, students at eight YISD schools will…
KTSM News – Socorro to break ground on Bracero worker museum
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of Socorro will break ground this week on a Bracero Museum, which will honor and remember Mexican workers who filled labor shortages in the U.S….
El Chuqueño Blog – New Mexico Chile: Notes on a Conquered and Downsized Empire
By Kent Paterson Jesús “Chuy” Delgado at work in the Mesilla Valley, 2024 (Kent Paterson) In the farmlands that sketch green the Mesilla Valley between Las Cruces and El Paso, the writer…
Yard Barker – Kirby Smart addresses his shove of Mississippi State QB
Kirby Smart was criticized on Saturday after he shoved an opposing player during Georgia’s 41-31 win over Mississippi State. The coach says he has addressed his actions. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Allred to visit El Paso for campaign stop this week
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, the Democrat challenging Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in the Nov. 5 election, will be making a campaign stop this week in…
Yard Barker – Florida loses QB Graham Mertz for remainder of season
Florida will be without QB Graham Mertz for the remainder of the 2024 season. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – EPISD delays school closure recommendation announcement
The El Paso Independent School District postponed its plans to announce which elementary schools might close until Thursday. The announcement was initially scheduled during the district’s regular school board meeting on Tuesday…