April 20, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced H.R. 2740, establishing an Office of Colonia Affairs within the Department of Agriculture, which will serve as a resource for colonias by providing assistance related to applicable federal programs and funding resources. This new office would also be required to submit a report to Congress that describes the infrastructure needs of colonias and recommendations for legislative or administrative action.
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure during the committee’s Member Day hearing. The hearing was an opportunity for Members to highlight issues of high importance to their communities as the Committee works to reauthorize and fund various transportation and infrastructure programs.
There were five companies in a city associated with El Paso County that received five FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
El Paso County saw 3,692 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
El Paso County saw 11,029 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.