Profile · October–November
From Guest Book to Historic Home
An art show signature launched Machelle Wood into a decade of restoring landmarks — and eventually led her back to the people who built them.
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From Guest Book to Historic Home
An art show signature launched Machelle Wood into a decade of restoring landmarks — and eventually led her back to the people who built them.
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El Paso Fire Department wears pink badges for breast cancer awareness
The El Paso Fire Department is wearing pink badges throughout October and partnering with the American Cancer Society to raise breast cancer awareness.
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Poll shows El Paso Republicans losing 2024 gains ahead of November midterms
A new poll suggests El Paso County Republicans have surrendered the significant inroads they made in 2024, with Democratic candidates now leading by roughly 2-to-1 margins.
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El Paso residents demand accountability after Marathon refinery release
Preliminary reports show the El Paso Marathon Refinery released more than 15 tons of pollutants on August 4; a public meeting Tuesday will address investigation results.
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New Mexico State Fair draws 521,000 for third consecutive year over 500K
The 2026 New Mexico State Fair surpassed half a million attendees, marking three straight years above that threshold.
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El Paso fourth grader selected for national math program
Isabella Romero from Alicia R. Chacon International School was chosen for the 2026 National Math Stars Voyager cohort.
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Republican veteran Leo Arcos announces El Paso County Commissioner Precinct 4 bid
Leo Arcos, a 13-year Army veteran with an MBA, is running for El Paso County Commissioner Precinct 4 on a platform of fiscal accountability and transparency.
culture
Latin Music Residencies Reshape Concert Industry, Drawing Millions
Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico residency generated nearly $200 million in economic impact, sparking a trend among major Latin artists.
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El Paso car clubs plan benefit show for girl with leukemia
Two El Paso car clubs are hosting a show Oct. 18 to raise funds for a girl battling leukemia and her family after their vehicle caught fire.
culture
El Paso Pro-Musica premieres America 250 concert; Mission Trail launches inaugural festival
El Paso Pro-Musica presents a world premiere of a commissioned America 250 project Thursday, while the Mission Trail Music Festival debuts Saturday with live performances across nine historic miles.
events
Forbidden Acres launches Terror Tour with two local haunts for October
Three El Paso-area haunted attractions are joining forces this fall to offer visitors a multi-location experience and raise donations for assisted-living facilities.
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Doña Ana County Opens Damage Portal After Heavy Rain, Flooding
Residents can now report property and business damage from recent weather through an online assessment tool.
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El Paso Water seeks board approval for rate increase options ahead of major projects
El Paso Water presented four budget and rate increase options to its governing board, with the preferred plan raising typical household bills by about $60 annually.
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El Paso City Council District 6 Candidate Contreras Siller Opposes Data Centers, Vanity Projects
Claudia Contreras Siller, who has attended city hall meetings for nearly two years, is running for El Paso City Council District 6 with a focus on animal welfare and fiscal restraint.
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State of Mind Column- Navigating Hard Conversations-Youth Suicide Prevention
A few years ago, after picking up my then, nine year-old son from third grade, he told me that he had something very important to tell me. Usually these conversations were about figuring out how he could stay up later on the weekends, or earn some money to buy the newest Lego set. However, what he shared with me “blew me so far off to see the wizard” that I realized I needed to come to grips with, and change my mindset about what is happening amongst our youth in today's world.
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Tibor Schaechner, El Paso's Last Living Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 98
Tibor Schaechner, who survived Nazi forced labor and emigrated to El Paso in 1961, died Tuesday at 98.
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Paxton courts El Paso voters in first Senate campaign stop
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate nominee, held a rally in El Paso on Wednesday ahead of the November 3 general election.
business
El Paso City Council Pushes for Ratepayer Protection in Meta Data Center Power Deal
El Paso's City Council authorized negotiations Monday to shield utility customers from costs tied to a proposed 366-megawatt natural gas plant serving Meta's data center.
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Flash Flood Watch, Wind Advisory in Effect for El Paso Region Through Wednesday
Heavy rain and wind gusts up to 50 mph expected as remnants of Hurricane Polo bring tropical moisture to El Paso, southern New Mexico and far West Texas.
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Dam break emergency declared northwest of Hatch in Doña Ana County
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency Tuesday as the McLeod Dam northwest of Hatch faced imminent failure from heavy rain.
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I-10 Widening Project Continues Weekend Closures Between Anthony and Transmountain
Eastbound I-10 will close full weekends through early 2027 as crews place bridge decks on the widening project.
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El Paso Property Tax Bills Rising, But Burden Remains Lowest in Texas
El Paso homeowners will pay higher property taxes this year, though residents still carry the lowest tax burden among Texas' 10 largest counties.
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Fall festivals, corn mazes and haunted houses return to El Paso region
Seasonal attractions across El Paso, Las Cruces and southern New Mexico run through November, featuring corn mazes, pumpkin patches, haunted experiences and community festivals.
business
District Coffee Downtown location to reopen after power restoration
District Coffee Co. will reopen its Downtown El Paso location Wednesday after electricity was restored to the store.
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County demands Sheriff Ugarte address $6M jail overtime deficit
El Juez del Condado Ricardo Samaniego envió una carta al Sheriff Oscar Ugarte pidiendo acción inmediata sobre gastos de horas extra no autorizadas.
events
NAMI El Paso Holds Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention
The National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts a free community event Thursday to remember lives lost and raise awareness about suicide prevention.
business
Dion's Pizza opens second El Paso location Thursday on East side
Dion's Pizza will open its second El Paso location Thursday at the corner of Zaragoza Road and Pebble Hills Boulevard.
events
Nickelodeon Day of Play Returns to La Nube STEAM Center
Nickelodeon's Day of Play event returns to La Nube STEAM Discovery Center in downtown El Paso on September 26.
culture
El Paso Film Festival Returns With 80+ Films, Oscar-Qualifying Ambitions
The El Paso Film Festival runs Sept. 24–26 at the Plaza Theater, featuring independent films and workshops with Academy Award-nominated editors and filmmakers.
business
Oracle establishes $1M education fund for Gadsden ISD
Oracle, developer of Project Jupiter data center, announced a $1 million education fund to support Gadsden Independent School District.
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FBI El Paso warns of $1.6 billion in imposter scams
The FBI El Paso Field Office has warned the public about law enforcement and government impersonation scams that caused over $1.6 billion in losses.
business
Data center projects in El Paso, New Mexico hit permitting delays
Oracle's Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa and Meta's El Paso facility are both seeking regulatory approval as their companies tout new community investments.
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DHS approves $7.5 billion border security reimbursement for Texas
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security approved $7.5 billion in federal funding to reimburse Texas for border security costs under Operation Lone Star.
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UTEP, EPCC post enrollment gains; county breaks ground on medical examiner facility
UTEP enrollment reached a record 27,368 students this fall, while El Paso County began construction on a $27 million medical examiner's office.
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El Paso clinic launches suicide prevention push for military families
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic is urging residents to ask directly about suicide as part of a September awareness campaign.
culture
El Paso artist channels grief into healing work for first responders
Yolanda D. Hoffmeister, a New York native now living in El Paso, has donated hundreds of art pieces to first responders and nonprofits since 2001.
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911 calls detail assault, riot at Camp East Montana detention facility
ABC-7 obtained 911 records from Camp East Montana showing a Sept. 1 attack on security staff and a Sept. 7 riot involving about 130 detainees.
business
Medical Center of the Americas Foundation Marks 20 Years of Service
The Medical Center of the Americas Foundation is celebrating two decades of contributions to healthcare, education, and research in the Paso del Norte region.
events
Fort Bliss Oktoberfest returns Sept. 18–20 with free admission
Fort Bliss will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration over three days at Biggs Park with free admission and German traditions.
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Casa de Peregrinos to hold 24-hour hunger strike in Las Cruces
The Las Cruces food pantry is staging a hunger strike to raise awareness about federal nutrition assistance cuts affecting thousands in New Mexico.
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El Paso Libraries to Host LibraryCon Celebrating Fandoms
El Paso Libraries will hold a free, family-friendly LibraryCon on September 26 at the Main Public Library downtown.
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El Paso County commissioners' travel spending hits $234,000 since 2022
An analysis of county records found commissioners and the county judge spent nearly a quarter-million dollars on travel over four years, with one commissioner accounting for more than half the total.
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Texas Agriculture Chief Urges Abbott to Suspend State Gas Tax
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller asked Gov. Greg Abbott to temporarily suspend the state's 20-cent-per-gallon tax on gas and diesel to ease soaring fuel costs.
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EPISD board approves tax rate increase; average homeowner to pay $114 more
El Paso Independent School District's board unanimously adopted a new property tax rate Tuesday that will increase annual tax bills for the average homeowner by $114.
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El Paso owed $1.5 million for animal shelter services by local governments
Seven regional entities renewed contracts with El Paso Animal Services despite owing millions in unpaid bills for shelter care.
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UTEP defeats Texas Southern 51-10 for first win of 2026 season
The UTEP Miners defeated Texas Southern on Saturday at the Sun Bowl to improve to 1-1 after an opening-week loss to Oklahoma.
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El Paso VA holds first motorcycle ride for veteran suicide prevention
The El Paso VA organized its inaugural motorcycle ride to raise awareness about suicide prevention among veterans during September's awareness month.
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El Paso's Ascarate Park Pool Hosts Canine Fiesta, Launches Weekly Pup Swim Days
Dogs and owners cooled off at Ascarate Park Pool during Canine Fiesta, marking the start of the summer season's end with weekly Pup Swim sessions through late September.
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El Paso Health Department hosts free emergency preparedness event
The El Paso Department of Public Health is giving away emergency kits and flu vaccines at Eastwood Park today as part of National Preparedness Month.
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Texas Tech Dental School Gets $30K Grant for Community Health Projects
The Hunt School of Dental Medicine will use ADEAGies Foundation funding to expand student research and community oral health initiatives in El Paso.
business
Amazon, Wiwynn expand Socorro operations, plan 1,000 new jobs
Server manufacturer Wiwynn and Amazon celebrated a major expansion in Socorro that will create nearly 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs by end of 2027.
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Live Active El Paso launches fall hiking series through October
A citywide hiking series running through October 22 invites El Paso residents of all fitness levels to explore local trails.
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New Mexico sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica data breach
Opening statements began in New Mexico's lawsuit against Facebook over the 2013 data breach that exposed millions of users' information.
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NMSU board approves naming rights deal for Pan American Center
New Mexico State's Board of Regents voted to approve a 10-year, $13 million naming rights agreement with White Sands Federal Credit Union.
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Karol G pop-up experience comes to El Paso through Sept. 6
Cash App and Karol G are hosting an immersive "Viajando Por El Mundo" pop-up in El Paso through September 6 with interactive installations and exclusive merchandise.
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Judge orders DNA testing in 1987 Northeast El Paso serial killings case
A judge granted David Leonard Wood's request for DNA testing in the 1987 killings of six girls and young women in Northeast El Paso.
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UTEP volleyball wins third straight Southwest Showdown title
UTEP volleyball defeated UTRGV 3-2 Saturday to capture the Southwest Showdown championship for the third consecutive year.
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Food Bank Day highlights hunger crisis affecting 40% of El Paso County
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger marks National Food Bank Day on Sept. 4, drawing attention to widespread food insecurity across the region.
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Texas Tech Health Fair Serves 300 El Paso Children With Free Physicals, Backpacks
More than 300 El Paso families attended a July 11 health fair featuring free physicals, dental screenings and 300 donated backpacks ahead of the school year.
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Texas proposes tying university funding to student persistence and job prospects
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has recommended a performance-based funding model that would reward universities for student retention and degrees leading to viable careers.