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Would you please consider showing your support with a gift today?Yes, I want to donate today. Education How EPISD will decide which elementary schools to close, consolidate Administrators in October will present recommendations for school closures and consolidations to the board of trustees, which will take a final vote in November. by Claudia Lorena Silva September 17, 2024September 16, 2024 Education Performers give Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ border twist The co-creator of “A Christmas Carol en la Frontera” has added Spanish to “The Taming of the Shrew,” the latest production of the Madeline Park Shakespeare Festival in West El Paso. by Daniel Perez September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 2024 Elections 5 key dates to remember for Nov. 5 general election When is the voter registration deadline? When does early voting start? Mark your calendars with these important dates for the Nov. 5 election. by Cindy Ramirez September 16, 2024September 15, 2024 This week News Briefs UTEP to restart mining engineer program; plus, city looks to curb disruptive parties at short-term rentals September 13, 2024September 12, 2024 Events El Paso events: 915 Day, Chihuahuas home finale, Brew at the Zoo and more September 11, 2024September 10, 2024 latest news Business & Economy 6 things to know about El Paso Electric’s smart meter rollout by Diego Mendoza-Moyers September 15, 2024September 13, 2024 Education Canutillo ISD homeowners to see significant increase in school tax bill by Claudia Lorena Silva September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 Aug. 3 Walmart shooting After contentious hearing, judge promises movement on Walmart shooting case by end of month by Robert Moore September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 Commentary Opinion: Learn more about the threat of white Christian nationalism A documentary being shown Sept. 29 in El Paso explores the plans of white Christian nationalists to reshape the country. September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 Sign up for our free newsletter Get critical news about El Paso city government, public schools, immigration, and more. Delivered Monday and Thursday mornings. Sign up El Paso Matters: your local nonprofit newsroom El Paso Matters is dedicated to providing our community with the information to make educated, informed decisions. Please consider making a donation today so we can cover the stories that matter most. Will you support El Paso Matters with a donation today? One-time Monthly Annually One-time $120 $300 $600 Other Donation amount $ Monthly $10 $25 $50 Other Donation amount $ Annually $120 $300 $600 Other Donation amount $ Thank you for helping El Paso Matters grow in 2024. YES, I’LL DONATE TODAY Government Finding middle ground: Dionne Mack takes reins as El Paso city manager Dionne Mack talks about her leadership path, keeping a balanced budget, seeing through major bond projects, and overseeing city operations under a changing City Council. by Elida S. Perez September 11, 2024September 10, 2024 Mayoral candidate city Rep. Isabel Salcido loaned her campaign $100,000 after defaulting on six-figure business loan City Rep. Isabel Salcido, a candidate for mayor, loaned her campaign $100,000 while owing more than $200,000 in a judgment for an unpaid loan in Harris County. by Elida S. Perez September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 Walmart shooting defense lawyers allege prosecutorial misconduct, seek dismissal of charges or removal of death penalty Patrick Crusius’ defense lawyers alleges the state case is “permeated with the misconduct of the El Paso District Attorney’s Office.” by Robert Moore September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 LATEST VIDEOS @elpasomatters Socorro ISD’s new stadium hosts its first football game tonight. District officials say the facility, designed to support a wide range of student activities, marks a significant investment in the community. Learn more about this $58.9 million project, part of a 2017 bond initiative, in our report from Assistant Editor Pablo Villa. 🔗 Tap the link in our bio. #elpaso#texas#tx#football#highschoolfootball#socorro ♬ Vlog Video work Fashionable BGM(847726) – Tsuyoshi_san Election Election 2024: Everything you need to know for Nov. 5 general election in El Paso Who’s running for mayor and city council? When is early voting? Am I registered to vote? Where can I vote? We answer your questions ahead of Election Day. by El Paso Matters Staff September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Walmart gunman heads back to court; cartel leader Zambada’s trial to move to New York; plus, El Paso city elections latest A state trial date for Patrick Crusius could be set next week; Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael Zambada García “El Mayo” trial moving to New York; plus, El Paso election news. by El Paso Matters Staff September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Election experts cautious as Abbott touts voter roll purge Federal and state law already required voter roll maintenance. Experts warn the governor’s framing of this routine process could be used to undermine trust in elections. by Texas Tribune August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 partner stories Partner stories El Paso Children’s Multispecialty Center provides efficient and comprehensive pediatric care Paid for and written by El Paso Children’s Hospital Partner stories Socorro ISD students are at top of charts in 2024 STAAR/EOC results Paid for and written by Socorro Independent School District Partner stories Hunt School of Dental Medicine welcomes its fourth inaugural class Paid for and written by Texas Tech Health El Paso Partner stories Still El Paso Strong: Lessons from Aug. 3 mass shooting used to teach our future health care leaders Paid for and written by Texas Tech Health El Paso Education UTEP Dinner Theatre program revamped, musicals season shortened The restructured musical theater program has been shortened from four to three shows for its upcoming 42nd season: “Beauty and the Beast,” “Grease” and “The SpongeBob Musical.” by Daniel Perez September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Texas schools are hiring more teachers without traditional training. They hope the state will pay to prepare them. Schools throughout the state are hiring instructors with different types of backgrounds to deal with critical staff shortages. by Texas Tribune September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 SISD’s $58.9M stadium hosts first game as high school football season kicks off The new stadium, which hosts its first football game Friday, also houses the fine arts department and is designed to highlight more than athletics. by Pablo Villa August 30, 2024September 3, 2024 Clint ISD homeowners to see significant increase in district tax bills Property taxes in the Clint ISD boundaries are expected to increase by $166 a year for the average-value home. by Claudia Lorena Silva August 30, 2024September 6, 2024 Immigration Has Kamala Harris been to the U.S.-Mexico border? Far-right social media accounts have claimed Vice President Kamala Harris has never visited the border. The claim resurfaced after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race and Harris accepted the Democratic party’s nomination. by Brandy Ruiz August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 President Biden, VP Harris send messages to El Paso on 5th anniversary of mass shooting Read the letters to El Paso from the White House by El Paso Matters Staff August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 5 years after El Paso Walmart shooting, gunman’s once-extremist language has gone mainstream As the victims and survivors are remembered on the 5th anniversary of the shooting, community leaders, human rights groups and political experts say the gunman’s words are also not to be forgotten. by Cindy Ramirez August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 Special project Death Trap: Juárez migrant detention center fire a year later Previously undisclosed security camera footage – as well as court documents and exclusive interviews with survivors – show a number of safety failures and oversights that created a death trap at a Juárez migrant detention center fire a year ago this month. Read our three-part series and watch exclusive videos in our binational/bilingual collaborative investigation… Health COVID is a part of life now. El Paso doctors share what that means. by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 What tipsy fruit flies can teach us about social drinking August 26, 2024August 23, 2024 Syphilis has increased dramatically in El Paso since 2020. What is being done about it? August 19, 2024August 20, 2024 Business & Economy After El Paso lost out on major federal grants, what’s the future of the region’s climate change plan? by Diego Mendoza-Moyers September 9, 2024September 8, 2024 Who will ‘own’ planned Downtown deck plaza? El Paso County to give $1 million for detailed designs August 27, 2024August 28, 2024 El Paso solar cooperative helps homeowners save thousands on rooftop solar. It may be back next year. August 25, 2024August 23, 2024 environment Stress during capture likely killed Bob the Goat, Texas parks officials say by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 Franklin Mountains ‘Bob the Goat’ dies after capture September 10, 2024September 16, 2024 For 2nd straight summer, El Paso shatters heat records September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 Culture How kermés gorditas became a cherished El Paso tradition Catholic church bazaars in El Paso have a long history with deep-fried gorditas. September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Coming Home: El Paso artist Carlos Callejo’s courthouse, library murals celebrated The 5,000-square-foot “Our History” mural inside the county courthouse can soon be experienced as an interactive 3D model with animations, narration and music. August 23, 2024September 3, 2024 El Paso Bangladeshis condemn government attacks on students in their homeland Hundreds of people, many students, have been killed in a government crackdown against dissent in Bangladesh. August 4, 2024August 5, 2024 book club Ron Stallworth’s ‘The Gangs of Zion’ is El Paso Matters Book Club pick El Pasoan Ron Stallworth’s new book recounts another unusual investigation – this time the intersection of gangsta rap, West Coast street gangs and Mormon Utah. by Robert Moore September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 Photos: Author Octavio Solis talks inspiration, code-switching ‘Chuco Punk’ delves into rich, rebellious history of El Paso’s punk scene Review: ‘Retablos’ by Octavio Solis skillfully renders portraits of being brown along the border Fact Checks Are unemployment benefits more ‘generous’ in New Mexico than Texas? by Brandy Ruiz August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 Is there an unusually high level of lithium in El Paso’s water supply? by Diego Mendoza-Moyers July 30, 2024August 14, 2024 Are Texas towing companies required to notify the police that they’ve towed your car? by Brandy Ruiz July 25, 2024September 3, 2024 commentary Opinion: The ‘deck park’ can be built without widening the highway August 23, 2024August 22, 2024 Opinion: What Texas needs in its next commissioner of higher education August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 Opinion: Why is Trump saying nasty things about DEI hires? August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 Opinion: Don’t let naysayers hold El Paso back August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 Opinion: I’ve been asked to help in the city manager search. The process makes no sense August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 Opinion: Call the El Paso Aug. 3 shooting what it was – a hate crime July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 Submit your news Do you have a story tip you’d like El Paso Matters to pursue? A press release you’d like to share? Send your ideas or submissions to news@elpasomatters.org. Submit your commentary El Paso Matters welcomes commentary pieces about local, regional, state, national and global issues. Please send your commentary to bmoore@elpasomatters.org. Facebook Twitter Instagram Tiktok Reddit Sign up for our free newsletter Sign up TOPICSCommentary Culture Education Election Environment Fact Briefs Government Health Immigration View All About UsAbout Us Staff Donate Republishing Guidelines Tips, Submissions © 2024 Copyright El Paso Matters. 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