“It was almost decided for us that we were going to do barbecue,” Jason Dominguez told me. He and his wife, Simone, never imagined themselves in the business when they made arrangements…
El Paso Matters – Children’s Hospital lawsuit dismissed; U.S. Rep. Escobar appointed to key committees
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. El Paso Children’s Hospital Wrongful Death Lawsuit…
Yard Barker – The ‘Most rushing yards in the National Championship game’ quiz
How many of the 19 players in college football history to rush for at least 100 yards in the National Championship game? Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – ‘Sing Sing’ Director Greg Kwedar on Making Art in Prison and Waves in Hollywood
Greg Kwedar never expected any of this. He never expected that his movie Sing Sing, which is back in theaters this weekend after a brief release last summer, would be generating awards-season…
Texas Monthly – Trump promised mass deportations. Here’s one way they could quietly happen.
The new administration could use the existing system of federal agents, local police and jails to funnel more people into the deportation pipeline. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – State employees suspected of stealing from low-income Texans’ public assistance accounts
Seven human services employees were fired after a string of fraud and theft — and the largest data breach in agency history. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – A Trump DOJ could bring an end to the yearslong investigation of his ally Ken Paxton
Donald Trump and the Texas attorney general have forged a friendship over the years, one that has been cemented in their shared political and legal struggles and their willingness to come to…
KTSM News – LCPS awarded $200K to promote bilingualism
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) was awarded a $200,000 Dual Language grant to promote bilingualism and biliteracy, according to the school district on Thursday, Jan. 16. The…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – HISTORIC FABENS HIGH SCHOOL BURNS, DEMOLITION IMMINENT
[[{“value”:” Fellow El Pasoans, Fabens High School, designed by Henry C. Trost in 1925, burned overnight and its remains will be demolished tomorrow. Until recently there were 9 Trost-designed buildings in El…
KTSM News – Regional leaders analyze infrastructure needed at Tornillo POE to handle additional commercial traffic
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Leaders with El Paso County and the State of Chihuahua are eying upgrades and investment to the Tornillo Port of Entry and the surrounding area to support…