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Congresswoman Escobar Joined by Senior Advisor to President Biden Mitch Landrieu in El Paso

By El Paso Standard Report | Jul 14, 2023

On July 8, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to President Biden and White House Infrastructure Coordinator, in El Paso. During the visit, Senior Advisor Landrieu toured the Bridge of the Americas, FAA Air Traffic Control Tower, the El Paso International Airport’s main terminal, and met with local leaders and stakeholders.

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Congresswoman Escobar Joined by USDA Under Secretary Jenny Moffitt in El Paso

By El Paso Standard Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 7, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jenny Moffitt, in El Paso to discuss the USDA’s role in supporting a sustainable, equitable, and resilient food system. Under Secretary Moffitt was able to visit the Sparks colonia and meet with key partners and collaborators of the new Rio Grande Colonias Regional Food Business Center at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center.

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El Paso Standard area weekly mass times

By El Paso Standard | Jul 8, 2023

The following parishes in the El Paso Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Congresswoman Escobar Releases Statement on Federal Sentencing of August 3rd Shooter

By El Paso Standard Report | Jul 7, 2023

On July 5, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement as the federal sentencing hearing of the August 3rd shooter begins this week:

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Congresswoman Escobar Releases Statement on Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

By El Paso Standard Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 29, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court’s decision on Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, ruling race-conscious admission in higher education unconstitutional:

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15,236 gifted and talented students were taught in El Paso County schools in the 2021-2022 school year

By El Paso Standard | Jul 6, 2023

El Paso County enrolled the ninth highest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Advance the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act

By El Paso Standard Report | Jul 2, 2023

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and her House Armed Services Committee (HASC) colleagues advanced out of committee H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.

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El Paso Standard area weekly mass times

By El Paso Standard | Jul 1, 2023

The following parishes in the El Paso Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Congresswoman Escobar, Lead Sponsors of the Women’s Health Protection Act Announce Effort to Force a House Vote to Protect Abortion Rights

By El Paso Standard Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 21, the lead sponsors of the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Lois Frankel, Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and Rep. Veronica Escobar released the following statements on the discharge petition filed by House Democrats. The discharge petition, which was filed this morning, would force a vote on WHPA—even if Speaker McCarthy objects.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of Veterans Integrated Service Network 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network in Arlington

By El Paso Standard | Jun 28, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of Veterans Integrated Service Network 17: VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network in Arlington published on June 27.

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Congresswoman Escobar, Lead Sponsors of the Women’s Health Protection Act Announce Effort to Force a House Vote to Protect Abortion Rights

By El Paso Standard Report | Jun 25, 2023

On June 21, the lead sponsors of the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Lois Frankel, Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and Rep. Veronica Escobar released the following statements on the discharge petition filed by House Democrats. The discharge petition, which was filed this morning, would force a vote on WHPA—even if Speaker McCarthy objects.

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El Paso Standard area weekly mass times

By El Paso Standard | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the El Paso Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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El Paso Standard area weekly mass times

By El Paso Standard | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the El Paso Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Congresswoman Escobar Joins HASC Quality of Life Panel

By El Paso Standard Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 14, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on her appointment to serve on the House Armed Services Committee’s Quality of Life Panel:

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Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Pass Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By El Paso Standard Report | Jun 11, 2023

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted to pass the Bipartisan Budget Agreement which protects Americans’ healthcare and retirements, rejects extreme cuts to vital programs, fully funds veteran medical care, and avoids a catastrophic default on our nation’s debt.

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El Paso Standard area weekly mass times

By El Paso Standard | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the El Paso Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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El Paso Standard area weekly mass times

By El Paso Standard | Jun 3, 2023

The following parishes in the El Paso Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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14 dual shop licenses set to expire during June in El Paso County

By El Paso Standard | May 28, 2023

There are 14 dual shop licenses held by organizations from El Paso County that are set to expire during June, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.

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27 master electrician licenses set to expire during June in El Paso County

By El Paso Standard | May 28, 2023

There are 27 master electrician licenses held by individuals from El Paso County that are set to expire during June, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.

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59 cosmetology manicurist licenses set to expire during June in El Paso County

By El Paso Standard | May 28, 2023

There are 59 cosmetology manicurist licenses held by individuals and organizations from El Paso County that are set to expire during June, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.