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Pet fosters sought ahead of July 4; city ends armored car contract
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (1022+ words) 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." The Fourth of July holiday is one of the busiest intake periods of the year…...
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (900+ words) WASHINGTON " The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U. S. -Mexico border. The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order…...
Why El Paso's mayor, city representatives are getting a 15% pay raise
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (728+ words) The El Paso mayor and city representatives will each receive a 15% pay raise next fiscal year as part of a City Charter amendment previously approved by voters. The raise will boost city representative salaries from $63, 183 to $72, 800 and the mayor's salary…...
Meta Platforms reps meet with El Paso data center critics, city leaders in roundtable
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1510+ words) El Paso Matters reporter Diego Mendoza-Moyers moderated a roundtable discussion Thursday at City Hall about the Meta data center, which District 4 City Rep. Cynthia Boyar Trejo organized to expand the dialogue and enhance the community's understanding of the controversial project....
Opinion: Why New Mexicans should organize against Project Jupiter and future data centers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (915+ words) All over the United States, people are protesting new data centers because of obvious harms: energy consumption, water use and contamination, waste (including vast quantities of e-waste), air, light and noise pollution. But people also are upset because of lack…...
Opinion: Certainty for Dreamers strengthens us all
1+ week, 4+ day ago (641+ words) Across El Paso, our state and the nation, Dreamers have long been woven into the civic fabric. They lead classrooms, staff clinics, volunteer at shelters and anchor family networks. Their presence shapes congregations, schoolhouses and local businesses; it gives continuity…...
Hotel tax to be charged on El Paso short-term rentals; St. Pius School shuts down
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (1346+ words) 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." The city of El Paso will soon begin charging a hotel occupancy tax to people…...
El Paso City Council rejects effort to end Meta data center agreement
2+ week, 2+ day ago (953+ words) The controversial city incentive agreement with Meta Platforms Inc. for the Northeast El Paso data center will remain in place after the City Council voted 5-3 against a proposal that could have led to its termination." "Vote them out" and "We'll…...
Millions of dollars in waste:" Federal report shows failures at ICE Camp East Montana
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1243+ words) U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement rushed the establishment of the Camp East Montana immigrant detention center, resulting in overspending and major lapses in security at the El Paso facility, according to a new report from the U. S. Government Accountability Office. The June…...
El Paso County weighs fee hikes for parks, pools; TCEQ orders Marathon hearing
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (1111+ words) 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 County residents may see increased user fees for sports tournaments, swimming pool, pavilion…...