El Paso Standard

El Paso school enrollment declines could cut millions in state funding

By Bob Pepalis | Jan 5, 2021

Declining enrollments could cost El Paso school districts millions of dollars if the Texas Education Agency decides to switch funding back to attendance levels.

From Laredo Times

Governor suspends elective surgery in 75 Texas counties to ensure there's room for COVID-19 patients

By Bob Pepalis | 4 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended elective surgeries for hospitals in 75 counties across 11 trauma service areas to make sure beds are available for COVID-19 patients as a surge in cases continues.

El Paso City Council puts $1 million into small business emergency relief fund

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 4, 2020

EL PASO – The El Paso City Council made changes to the city budget to adjust for the effects of the coronavirus on the economy and to give small businesses a lift.