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Nickelodeon Day of Play Returns to La Nube STEAM Center
Nickelodeon's Day of Play event returns to La Nube STEAM Discovery Center in downtown El Paso on September 26.
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El Paso Film Festival Returns With 80+ Films, Oscar-Qualifying Ambitions
The El Paso Film Festival runs Sept. 24–26 at the Plaza Theater, featuring independent films and workshops with Academy Award-nominated editors and filmmakers.
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Oracle establishes $1M education fund for Gadsden ISD
Oracle, developer of Project Jupiter data center, announced a $1 million education fund to support Gadsden Independent School District.
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FBI El Paso warns of $1.6 billion in imposter scams
The FBI El Paso Field Office has warned the public about law enforcement and government impersonation scams that caused over $1.6 billion in losses.
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Data center projects in El Paso, New Mexico hit permitting delays
Oracle's Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa and Meta's El Paso facility are both seeking regulatory approval as their companies tout new community investments.
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DHS approves $7.5 billion border security reimbursement for Texas
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security approved $7.5 billion in federal funding to reimburse Texas for border security costs under Operation Lone Star.
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UTEP, EPCC post enrollment gains; county breaks ground on medical examiner facility
UTEP enrollment reached a record 27,368 students this fall, while El Paso County began construction on a $27 million medical examiner's office.
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El Paso clinic launches suicide prevention push for military families
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic is urging residents to ask directly about suicide as part of a September awareness campaign.
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El Paso artist channels grief into healing work for first responders
Yolanda D. Hoffmeister, a New York native now living in El Paso, has donated hundreds of art pieces to first responders and nonprofits since 2001.
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911 calls detail assault, riot at Camp East Montana detention facility
ABC-7 obtained 911 records from Camp East Montana showing a Sept. 1 attack on security staff and a Sept. 7 riot involving about 130 detainees.
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Medical Center of the Americas Foundation Marks 20 Years of Service
The Medical Center of the Americas Foundation is celebrating two decades of contributions to healthcare, education, and research in the Paso del Norte region.
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Fort Bliss Oktoberfest returns Sept. 18–20 with free admission
Fort Bliss will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration over three days at Biggs Park with free admission and German traditions.
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Casa de Peregrinos to hold 24-hour hunger strike in Las Cruces
The Las Cruces food pantry is staging a hunger strike to raise awareness about federal nutrition assistance cuts affecting thousands in New Mexico.
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El Paso Libraries to Host LibraryCon Celebrating Fandoms
El Paso Libraries will hold a free, family-friendly LibraryCon on September 26 at the Main Public Library downtown.
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El Paso County commissioners' travel spending hits $234,000 since 2022
An analysis of county records found commissioners and the county judge spent nearly a quarter-million dollars on travel over four years, with one commissioner accounting for more than half the total.
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Texas Agriculture Chief Urges Abbott to Suspend State Gas Tax
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller asked Gov. Greg Abbott to temporarily suspend the state's 20-cent-per-gallon tax on gas and diesel to ease soaring fuel costs.
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EPISD board approves tax rate increase; average homeowner to pay $114 more
El Paso Independent School District's board unanimously adopted a new property tax rate Tuesday that will increase annual tax bills for the average homeowner by $114.
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El Paso owed $1.5 million for animal shelter services by local governments
Seven regional entities renewed contracts with El Paso Animal Services despite owing millions in unpaid bills for shelter care.
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UTEP defeats Texas Southern 51-10 for first win of 2026 season
The UTEP Miners defeated Texas Southern on Saturday at the Sun Bowl to improve to 1-1 after an opening-week loss to Oklahoma.
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El Paso VA holds first motorcycle ride for veteran suicide prevention
The El Paso VA organized its inaugural motorcycle ride to raise awareness about suicide prevention among veterans during September's awareness month.
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El Paso's Ascarate Park Pool Hosts Canine Fiesta, Launches Weekly Pup Swim Days
Dogs and owners cooled off at Ascarate Park Pool during Canine Fiesta, marking the start of the summer season's end with weekly Pup Swim sessions through late September.
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El Paso Health Department hosts free emergency preparedness event
The El Paso Department of Public Health is giving away emergency kits and flu vaccines at Eastwood Park today as part of National Preparedness Month.
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Texas Tech Dental School Gets $30K Grant for Community Health Projects
The Hunt School of Dental Medicine will use ADEAGies Foundation funding to expand student research and community oral health initiatives in El Paso.
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Amazon, Wiwynn expand Socorro operations, plan 1,000 new jobs
Server manufacturer Wiwynn and Amazon celebrated a major expansion in Socorro that will create nearly 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs by end of 2027.
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Live Active El Paso launches fall hiking series through October
A citywide hiking series running through October 22 invites El Paso residents of all fitness levels to explore local trails.
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New Mexico sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica data breach
Opening statements began in New Mexico's lawsuit against Facebook over the 2013 data breach that exposed millions of users' information.
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NMSU board approves naming rights deal for Pan American Center
New Mexico State's Board of Regents voted to approve a 10-year, $13 million naming rights agreement with White Sands Federal Credit Union.
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Karol G pop-up experience comes to El Paso through Sept. 6
Cash App and Karol G are hosting an immersive "Viajando Por El Mundo" pop-up in El Paso through September 6 with interactive installations and exclusive merchandise.
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Judge orders DNA testing in 1987 Northeast El Paso serial killings case
A judge granted David Leonard Wood's request for DNA testing in the 1987 killings of six girls and young women in Northeast El Paso.
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UTEP volleyball wins third straight Southwest Showdown title
UTEP volleyball defeated UTRGV 3-2 Saturday to capture the Southwest Showdown championship for the third consecutive year.
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Food Bank Day highlights hunger crisis affecting 40% of El Paso County
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger marks National Food Bank Day on Sept. 4, drawing attention to widespread food insecurity across the region.
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Texas Tech Health Fair Serves 300 El Paso Children With Free Physicals, Backpacks
More than 300 El Paso families attended a July 11 health fair featuring free physicals, dental screenings and 300 donated backpacks ahead of the school year.
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Texas proposes tying university funding to student persistence and job prospects
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has recommended a performance-based funding model that would reward universities for student retention and degrees leading to viable careers.
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Ysleta High football returns to renovated Hutchins Stadium for title defense
Ysleta High School's football team will defend its 2025 district championship at home after a $1.8 million stadium renovation finished ahead of schedule.
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El Paso teen wins two gold medals at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions
Kolby Gonzales, 16, won gold medals at back-to-back tournaments in Dallas and Austin.
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Karol G, Fort Bliss concerts, bazaar headline Labor Day weekend in El Paso
Colombian reggaeton star Karol G brings her Tropicoqueta Tour to Sun Bowl Stadium Sept. 5-6, while Fort Bliss hosts free live music and St. Anthony's Seminary holds its annual bazaar.
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El Paso Police to End Use of Flock License Plate Cameras
The El Paso Police Department will halt its use of Flock automated license plate readers after the state terminated grant funding for the program.
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Clint ISD maintains strongest reserves among El Paso school districts
Clint ISD adopted a $127 million budget and approved its highest allowable tax rate for the third consecutive year, maintaining reserves of 140 days of operating expenses.
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Hinojosa calls for special session on data centers during El Paso stop
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa called for an emergency legislative session to address data center concerns during a Monday campaign stop in El Paso.
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WE HIKE Adventure to Host Free Suicide Awareness Events for Veterans
Local nonprofit WE HIKE Adventure returns for its second year with free community walks and yoga sessions honoring Suicide Awareness Month.
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Texas Suspense List Explained: What It Means for El Paso Voters
Social media claims about 1.2 million suspended Texas voter registrations omit context: the suspense list is routine, numbers are down, and voters can still cast ballots.
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UTEP Football Adds Second Jersey Patch Sponsor in Mountain West First
UTEP becomes the first Mountain West school to display two jersey patches on football uniforms this fall with IBEW and GECU logos.
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Texas Tech Surgery Chief Resident Named Raleigh R. Ross Scholar
Dr. Jonathan Gervorkian, general surgery chief resident at Texas Tech Health El Paso, received the honor from the Texas Surgical Society.
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Border wall project threatens Porvenir massacre site, El Pasoan warns
An El Paso woman is collecting signatures to preserve a historical marker at the site of a 1918 Texas Ranger killing, now threatened by Trump administration border wall construction.
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St. Joseph Church hosts car show to raise $100,000 for school roof repairs
St. Joseph Church in El Paso held a fundraiser car show Saturday, drawing about 50 vehicles to support repairs to its school building.
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UTEP volleyball wins inaugural match at renovated Memorial Gym
The UTEP Miners defeated New Mexico State in five sets in their first game at the newly renovated Memorial Gym.
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NMSU professor awarded $1M grant for neurological rehab technology
Wei Tang, an engineering professor at New Mexico State University, secured National Science Foundation funding to advance treatment for people with neurological motor disorders.
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El Paso Girl Scout featured in 'Cookie Queens' documentary
A 10-year-old El Paso Girl Scout stars in a nationwide documentary about cookie sales, released in August.
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Ten years after Juan Gabriel's death, his songwriting legacy endures across generations
The Mexican singer-songwriter, who spent formative years in Ciudad Juárez near El Paso, composed over 1,800 songs that became standards for artists worldwide.
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Major road closures planned for El Paso area week of Aug. 30
El Paso will see overnight closures on South Desert Boulevard and Border Highway as part of construction projects.
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Recall petition against El Paso councilwoman faces legal challenges
A recall effort targeting El Paso City Council District 4 representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo stems from her June vote against renegotiating tax incentives for a Meta AI data center project.
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Fort Bliss soldiers volunteer to process food at El Paso hunger relief center
About 150 military personnel from Fort Bliss volunteered Saturday at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to sort food and assemble boxes for residents facing food insecurity.
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One in five women experience postpartum depression; experts urge awareness, early help
Postpartum depression affects millions but remains stigmatized. Experts say symptoms are treatable and resources are available.
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La Nube Discovery Center Raises Funds for Expanded STEAM Education
La Nube Discovery Center's second annual gala drew more than 350 supporters to fund hands-on science and math programs in El Paso.
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Beyond Duty Opens Fall Registration for El Paso Veterans
A free 10-week program for military veterans transitioning to civilian life is accepting applications for its next cohort starting September 1.
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Incident at Americas High School leaves several injured; one in custody
Socorro Independent School District locked down Americas High School on Friday after an altercation between students resulted in multiple injuries.
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Texas approves $138B transport program; El Paso's Montana Avenue Phase 2 gets $100M
The Texas Transportation Commission approved a statewide investment plan that allocates over $100 million to expand Montana Avenue in El Paso.
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Puerto Rican businessman, artist become first Latino owners of MLB team
José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones purchased the San Diego Padres for $3.9 billion, marking a milestone in baseball history.
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Canutillo, Hanks open football seasons with wins Thursday night
The high school football season began in El Paso Thursday with Canutillo defeating Americas 28-20 and Hanks routing Montwood 63-27.
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Canutillo ISD launches $4 million private fiber network for schools
Canutillo Independent School District broke ground Wednesday on a $4 million private fiber network to improve digital learning and school security.