With immigration remaining a volatile national issue, eight U.S. senators visited the El Paso-Mexico border recently to see conditions first-hand, according to a KFOX 14 article.
President Joe Biden visited El Paso on Sunday for the first time since being elected two years ago. The president's visit came after he accepted an invitation by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, who represents El Paso, according to a press release from her office.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $5 million grant to the University of Texas El Paso to help deserving computer science students with financial aid and opportunities for future professional growth.