Saturday marks five years since a gunman killed 23 people and injured 22 others in a racially-motivated massacre. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Houston Democrats Clawed Their Way to Power. Now They’re Clawing at Each Other.
He anxiously picked at a bowl of chips and salsa while watching two friends lose their elections. Art Pronin, a longtime activist and president of the Meyerland Area Democrats Club in southwest…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – CITY COMMITS TO NO TAX INCREASE FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!
[[{“value”:” Thanks to the financial acumen and wizardry of CFO Robert Cortinas and Interim City Manager Cary Westin, yesterday our City Council was presented with a budget for FY 2024-25 that lowers…
Texas Monthly – In Case You Missed It: See Beyoncé’s Chills-Inducing Tribute to Simone Biles
If you’ve been lucky enough to catch the Paris Olympics live streams, you’ve had a fun week. The women’s gymnastics all-around competition kicked off around lunchtime on Thursday, and as expected, Spring’s…
Texas Monthly – How a Mariachi Ballad Became a Soothing Touchstone for Texans Grieving After Gun Violence
Under a soaring canopy of old pecan trees, Anthony Medrano gave the signal, igniting the mariachi ensemble to perform a searing rendition of a song that many recognize by its first few…
Texas Monthly – One of the Last Growers of Pecos Cantaloupe Presses On
As far back as I can remember, Pecos cantaloupe was a family affair.Growing up, my siblings and I spent part of the summer with our grandparents in El Paso. The halcyon desert…
Texas Monthly – Ten Colorful Ways to Say It’s Hotter Than Hades in Texas
In Talking Texan, we explore the diverse dialects, interesting idioms, and unique linguistics of the Lone Star State. One aspect of life in the Lone Star State that Texans tend to talk about…
El Paso Matters – EPCC offers free Narcan to students; meet city manager finalists at meet-and-greets
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. EPCC Offers Free Narcan to Students, Employees…
KTSM News – Person rescued from canal in South Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A person suffered severe injuries after they were rescued from the canal at the Border Highway Friday morning, Aug. 2, in South Central El Paso, according to…
KTSM News – Friday 9-hour forecast: Expect a heat advisory as scorching temperatures linger
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – TGIF! We’re forecasting a very hot day across the Sun City as we continue to feel scorching temperatures. Expect a high of 105-degrees. With the morning starting…