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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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Veronica Escobar calls for delayed EPISD closure decision amid funding concerns

Rep. Veronica Escobar voiced her concerns over proposed school closures in El Paso due to underfunding issues while also extending birthday wishes to President Biden in recent tweets dated November 19-20, 2024

By El Paso Standard | Nov 20, 2024

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U.S. Rep. Escobar votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

By El Paso Standard | Jul 25, 2024

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Human Smugglers, Murderers, and a Middle Eastern Terrorist: An analysis of March 2024 illegal alien arrests in Texas

By El Paso Standard News Service | Apr 14, 2024

Texas' El Paso Sector of the U.S.-Mexico Border has seen 119,905 illegal alien encounters to date in the 2024 fiscal year, and the five Texas sectors of the border has seen a total of 406,458 encounters.

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City of El Paso Accepting Applications for Neighborhood Improvement Program

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 21, 2024

Funding Available for Small Scale Improvement Projects to Enhance Neighborhoods

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City Launches Survey to Capture Input on Public’s WinterFest Experience

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 20, 2024

If you visited downtown El Paso during the WinterFest holiday season, the City of El Paso wants to hear about your experience at the Coolest Fest in the Southwest.

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City of El Paso Seeks Booth Exhibitors, Volunteers and Parade Participants for Annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros Event

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 19, 2024

The City of El Paso Public Libraries and Parks and Recreation Department are seeking booth exhibitors, volunteers and parade participants for the 28th annual Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros event happening April 27 at Washington Park.

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Live Active El Paso Brings Back Hike-A-Thon Series 2024

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 18, 2024

Win Prizes While Exploring the Great Outdoors

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El Paso Animal Services Hosts Free Microchipping Services

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 18, 2024

– In an effort to raise awareness on the importance of pet microchips, the City of El Paso Animal Services Department, in collaboration with its Resource Rover Team, is hosting a series of free microchip clinics as part of the “Straylight Savings” Time initiative

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City of El Paso Begins Recruitment Process for New City Manager

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 16, 2024

Residents Invited to Provide Feedback at Open House Events

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El Paso Art and Farmers Market Moves to Northeast El Paso, Updates Branding

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 16, 2024

The City of El Paso is excited to announce that the Downtown Art and Farmers Market is undergoing a major revamp to include a fresh rebrand and a new location.

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City Initiates Request for Interest for the Sale and Redevelopment of Former MPC Project Properties

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 13, 2024

The City of El Paso has opened a Request for Interest (RFI) for the 19 City-owned properties in the Union Plaza District previously designated for the voter-approved Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center (MPC) project.

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El Paso Public Libraries Launches Youth Art and Poetry Contest for Students

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 12, 2024

Contest for Second through Twelfth Grade

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City of El Paso International Airport Welcomes New Frontier Airlines’ Routes

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 11, 2024

The City of El Paso is excited to announce Frontier Airlines will be adding two new routes at El Paso International Airport (ELP).

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Blooming Poppies Means Return of the Beloved Poppies Fest

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 9, 2024

As spring comes into bloom, the El Paso Museum of Archaeology (EPMArch) invites the community to celebrate the blooming of the Mexican Poppies with a monthlong Poppies Fest at the museum.

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Zero External Audit Findings for the 8th Year in a Row for the City of El Paso

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 9, 2024

Continuing its commitment to sound governance and fiscal management, the City of El Paso has secured a clean audit opinion—no findings—from Moss Adams, an independent external auditor, for the eighth consecutive year for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

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Senior Residents to Walk the Runway for International Women’s Day

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 8, 2024

Parks and Recreation Hosts Fashion Show

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City of El Paso Files Lawsuit Against Jaguars Gold Club

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 2, 2024

The City of El Paso has filed a civil lawsuit against Jaguars Gold Club, 11377 Gateway West Blvd., for allegedly violating Sexually Oriented Businesses Ordinances under Title 5 of the City code.

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El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens Moves to Warm Weather Hours Just In Time for Spring Break

By El Paso Standard Report | Mar 1, 2024

With warmer weather making its way into our region, the City of El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is ending its winter schedule and returning to regular hours of operation starting Friday, March 1, and will be open every day during Spring Break.

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City Emergency Ordinance Voted Down Placing Humanitarian Resources at Risk

By El Paso Standard Report | Feb 28, 2024

Mayor Leeser to Sign Disaster Declaration to Maintain Humanitarian Response and Ensure Public Safety

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with El Paso County rise or fall in 2021?

By El Paso Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in El Paso County received $7.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.