San Elizario’s first McDonald’s dedicated; new Westside animal services center opens
In this week’s news roundup San Elizario gets its first McDonald’s, city opens new animal adoption facility and more.
Women survivors of Juárez detention center fire seek recognition as victims
Almost 16 months after a fire that killed 40 men at a Juárez migrant detention center, surviving women demand that Mexican authorities recognize them as victims of the tragedy.
Can you use a motorized lawn mower before 7 a.m. in El Paso?
The city of El Paso’s noise ordinance prohibits sounds that exceed 70 decibels between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
This week
Sun Metro gets $30M for green buses; county set to advance bond discussions
In this week’s news roundup, Sun Metro receives $30 million for a green bus fleet and County Commissioners continue discussion on a $295 million bond.
Opinion: 4 years later, we’re right back at another historic election
The coming election could not be more important to the survival of our democracy, freedoms and liberties.
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government
Nearly $400 million UMC El Paso bond likely headed to voters as county commissioners express support
Commissioners Court on Aug. 12 will vote whether to include the proposed UMC bond on the Nov. 5 ballot alongside their own $295 million bond.
Can Texas residents hold multiple library cards from multiple libraries?
Residents who hold a local library card may also register for TexShare, the library card program that gives access to participating libraries across Texas.
El Paso’s drinking water has small amounts of lithium. What does that mean?
EPA data published this spring identified small amounts of naturally-occurring lithium in El Paso’s drinking water.
Health
UMC El Paso seeks to ask taxpayers for almost $400 million in November bond election
The El Paso County Commissioners Court – already considering a $300 million bond issue of its own – would first have to approve putting bond on ballot.
Warhol Foundation awards Rubin Center grant; audit finds issues in new health director’s previous job, other El Paso news
Also in this news roundup, see what an audit found in the incoming El Paso health director’s previous job and how much pollution El Paso Electric reported releasing last year
Did Texas ban cities from mandating that businesses provide heat and water breaks for workers?
A state law passed in June 2023 prevents local governments in Texas from mandating businesses implement practices, such as employment leave and breaks, that exceed or conflict with federal or…
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