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El Paso County weighs fee hikes for parks, pools; TCEQ orders Marathon hearing
1+ day, 59+ min 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…...
Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1817+ words) Eleven-year-old Ederson Galicia Alva had just stepped off the plane and into the Miami airport's dim hallways when federal agents pulled his mother aside for questioning. Panic welled up. His excitement at soon being back at recess with his Florida…...
El Paso officials say city can't cancel Meta data center deal
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (1265+ words) El Paso's top city officials said the municipal government cannot back out of a tax break agreement it granted Meta Platforms, Inc. in exchange for the company developing a data center in Northeast." City Manager Dionne Mack and City Attorney…...
Federal court allows Texas immigration law to take effect, continuing legal seesaw Federal court allows Texas immigration law to take effect, continuing legal seesaw
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (881+ words) By Alejandro Serrano and Alex Nguyen / The Texas Tribune A sweeping 2023 Texas immigration law that lets state authorities arrest and deport people suspected of having illegally crossed the U. S. -Mexico border can go into effect after a federal appeals court on…...
Does a Sun Metro grant prohibit running city buses after midnight?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (221+ words) Editor's Note: El Paso Matters has partnered with Gigafact to produce "fact briefs" that examine claims about issues shaping our community." Sun Metro does not receive grants that prohibit buses from operating after midnight, according to an emailed statement from…...
Where El Pasoans are moving, and what those destinations offer
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1574+ words) El Pasoans who move away are most likely to head to other counties in Texas or in nearby states where wages are significantly higher, according to migration data from the Internal Revenue Service. The most popular destinations for people leaving…...
Maldonado, Cruz win Democratic judicial nominations in El Paso runoff election
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1133+ words) Frances Maldonado and Bernardo Cruz won Democratic nominations for judicial seats in Tuesday's runoff election, the last two countywide seats left unsettled in the March primaries. Maldonado defeated Christina Montes for El Paso County Court at Law No. 2, winning 57% of…...
El Paso GOP runoff results: Bauman easily defeats Barraza for congressional bid; Paxton ousts Cornyn for Senate nomination
1+ week, 3+ day ago (521+ words) Former Border Patrol agent Adam Bauman easily defeated Manuel Barraza, a former judge convicted of fraud, in the Republican runoff for Congressional District 16, according to early voting returns Tuesday. Bauman received 70% of the early votes, with Barraza taking 30%. Bauman, who…...
Opinion: El Paso Electric is flouting Texas law to gouge solar customers
1+ week, 3+ day ago (850+ words) " It's Election Day in El Paso. Make an informed choice in today's primary runoff elections with our Voter Guide. " Read it now El Paso resident Jon Muir installed rooftop solar on his home in 2022. He was shocked to see his…...
El Paso election results: Follow live primary runoff results with El Paso Matters
1+ week, 4+ day ago (329+ words) " Election Day is May 26. See where candidates stand in key local races. " Election Day is May 26. Before you head to the polls, use our Voter Guide to see where candidates stand in key local races. " Explore the guide El Paso…...