Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day” is celebrated annually to commemorate June 19 1865, the day Texas slaves were informed of their freedom.   Despite being an essential part of history in the United States, the date does not...

The words high school football and national spotlight are not traditionally together when speaking about the city of El Paso but that will soon change with Burges High School junior running back Tavorus Jones.   Being a dynamic athlete, Jones currently...

Protesters gathered in Cleveland Square Park for the “Queer Solidarity March” through Downtown El Paso Saturday night June 14 for a peaceful protest against police brutality and systematic racism. With a group of about 100 participants, the...

El Pasoans held a third peaceful protest Wednesday, June 10 in the aftermath of George Floyd, whose death under police custody in Minneapolis has ignited a series of protests around the world denouncing police brutality.  Wednesday’s protest in...

With Monday’s reopening of city parks in El Paso, there have been additional announcements about the El Paso Museum of Art and History alongside the El Paso Zoo.   All state and city parks, museums and the zoo have been closed since...

In the wake of COVID-19, people are highly encouraged to use face masks, with many establishments making masks mandatory for patrons. For the deaf community, however, this has posed an unforeseen disadvantage considering they are reliant on reading lips...

The second night of protests in the aftermath of the George Floyd death while in police custody attracted about 200 protesters in a peaceful march that started downtown at Aztec Calendar Park outside the El Paso County Courthouse and continued to the...

Editors Note: The following is a statement UTEP President Heather Wilson issued  June 2 regarding the death of George Floyd while in police custody  May 25 in Minneapolis. George Floyd was killed last week by someone sworn to protect him – someone...

Hundreds of protesters flooded the streets near Memorial Park in Central El Paso Sunday before marching to the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) headquarters on Montana Avenue and Raynor Street. Protestors gathered to demand justice for the death...

The spread of the Coronavirus is raising concerns about how college students will return to campus in the Fall. While current college students will not have much of an adjustment to make, incoming freshmen may struggle. Here is how two...

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is welcoming nine incoming freshmen that will receive the Terry Scholarship this upcoming fall. Terry Scholars represent the brightest students, academically, as well as the most promising and community-involved...

On Tuesday, the University of Texas at El Paso swore in the 28 members of the 2020-2021 Student Government Association remotely through Facebook Live. Traditionally, SGA members are sworn in a ceremony conducted at the historic Hoover House, which is...