Following election night, 56% of El Paso voters (97,463 in total) opted to revoke funding for the creation of a multipurpose performing arts and entertainment facility downtown.
Pedestrian deaths and driver-related injuries have surged in El Paso, raising community concerns about road safety. TxDOT and local residents emphasize shared responsibility and adherence to safety practices to reduce accidents and promote a safer driving culture.
Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor
• November 17, 2024
In a significant move in the debate over gender-affirming healthcare, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a lawsuit against Dr. Hector Granados, an El Paso pediatric endocrinologist, accusing him of unlawfully prescribing puberty blockers and hormone therapy to minors.
Artist and architect Catherine Söderberg Esper created biomaterial using avocado waste. By using avocado pits, shells and skins Söderberg Esper recycles the materials to create eco-friendly construction blocks and bricks.
Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor
• November 12, 2024
The United American Veterans Organization hosted the Veteran’s Day parade in downtown El Paso on Nov. 9. Locals came together to honor and reflect those who served time in the U.S. military, waving flags and cheering with American gratitude.
On October 24, UTEP hosted the launch of Frontera Madre(hood): Brown Mothers Challenging Oppression and Transborder Violence at the U.S.-Mexico Border, a collection of stories amplifying the voices of Latinx, Black, and Indigenous mothers.
Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor
• November 11, 2024
Families who enter the U.S. are being separated from their loyal companions, their pets, during processing. While Border Patrol cannot look after the pets and El Paso’s Animal Shelter is overcrowded, numerous pets are going unclaimed. Bridge Pup Rescue is a local initiative that helps reunite immigrant families with their beloved pets, recently stepped up to the plate.
October is nationally recognized as domestic violence awareness month. The month is meant to advocate for those who are survivors of domestic violence.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of early detection and lifestyle choices. Dr. Jennifer Molokwu shares that awareness and understanding risk factors are key to improving outcomes in the fight against breast cancer.
On a crisp October evening, the Magoffin Auditorium buzzed with anticipation as the Nylia Ballet Academy prepared to unveil its latest production: a haunting rendition of Bram Stoker's classic tale, Dracula.
The stage was set with an eerie crypt,...
From bright lights, multicolored wraps, to the hydraulics, the culture behind lowriders is significant in Chicano culture.
On Oct. 21, Adrian Aragones, UTEP assistant professor in the Chicano Studies Department and guest speaker Mirna Ajo from Universidad...
“Elections and Migration: Challenges, Opportunities, and Hopes,” an event hosted by the Hope Border Institute along with the UTEP Department of Chicano Studies, allowed students and community members to engage in discussions with guest speakers about deadly immigration policies and the community's resistance to them.
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