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El Paso lawmakers say they’re being harassed by DPS over absence from Austin in redistricting fight

El Paso lawmakers say they’re being harassed by DPS over absence from Austin in redistricting fight

Opinion: Providing graphic video, photos from Aug. 3, 2019, Walmart attack would make what happened clear to the public

Opinion: Providing graphic video, photos from Aug. 3, 2019, Walmart attack would make what happened clear to the public

SISD weighs ‘penny swap’ tax rate election to boost revenue

SISD weighs ‘penny swap’ tax rate election to boost revenue

EPCC raises approved, no interim chief city auditor named

EPCC raises approved, no interim chief city auditor named

Beto O’Rourke’s political group focus of Texas attorney general investigation

Beto O’Rourke’s political group focus of Texas attorney general investigation

El Paso events: Celebrate La Nube’s milestone, explore El Paso del Norte art

El Paso events: Celebrate La Nube’s milestone, explore El Paso del Norte art

Fact check: Did a recent El Paso oil refinery flare violate Texas environmental regulations?

Fact check: Did a recent El Paso oil refinery flare violate Texas environmental regulations?

Texas’ redistricting fight can be confusing. Here’s what El Pasoans need to know

Texas’ redistricting fight can be confusing. Here’s what El Pasoans need to know

Voters approved UMC El Paso, county bonds in November. The tax increases kick in this year.

Voters approved UMC El Paso, county bonds in November. The tax increases kick in this year.

Podcast: El Paso Matters’ leaders on what new Walmart shooting evidence reveals

Podcast: El Paso Matters’ leaders on what new Walmart shooting evidence reveals

El Paso’s Joe Moody staying at Capitol, not joining other House Democrats in fleeing state to block GOP redistricting plan

El Paso’s Joe Moody staying at Capitol, not joining other House Democrats in fleeing state to block GOP redistricting plan

El Paso native begins residency journey, thanks to life-changing scholarship from Texas Tech University alumnus Juan Nevarez

El Paso native begins residency journey, thanks to life-changing scholarship from Texas Tech University alumnus Juan Nevarez

‘Nobody likes displacement’: EPISD elementary students to walk new hallways following school closures

‘Nobody likes displacement’: EPISD elementary students to walk new hallways following school closures

El Paso homeowners face city property tax hike; UTEP trims budget over federal cuts; unemployment rate increases

El Paso homeowners face city property tax hike; UTEP trims budget over federal cuts; unemployment rate increases

Is there hope for Pellicano Drive? A pending agreement could restart expansion

Is there hope for Pellicano Drive? A pending agreement could restart expansion

Appeals court sends 1987 El Paso desert deaths case back to trial court

Appeals court sends 1987 El Paso desert deaths case back to trial court

Dental student creates Smiles For All program for special needs patients

Dental student creates Smiles For All program for special needs patients

El Paso Matters Book Club Q&A: David Dorado Romo on writing for youth, reclaiming borderlands history, and why U.S. origin stories must expand

El Paso Matters Book Club Q&A: David Dorado Romo on writing for youth, reclaiming borderlands history, and why U.S. origin stories must expand

Texas redistricting plan would move Fort Bliss out of El Paso’s main congressional district

Texas redistricting plan would move Fort Bliss out of El Paso’s main congressional district

El Paso events: Celebrate Cool Canyon Nights’ finale, take in Barroco concert at art museum

El Paso events: Celebrate Cool Canyon Nights’ finale, take in Barroco concert at art museum

Embattled UTEP aerospace leader Ahsan Choudhuri to retire, launches local defense firm

Embattled UTEP aerospace leader Ahsan Choudhuri to retire, launches local defense firm

Trump’s “one-two punch” targeting immigration courts will test Texas detention centers, experts warn

Trump’s “one-two punch” targeting immigration courts will test Texas detention centers, experts warn

Trump administration reverses plan to withhold federal education grant funds, relieving El Paso school leaders

Trump administration reverses plan to withhold federal education grant funds, relieving El Paso school leaders

Podcast: Things to know about El Paso Electric and its push to raise rates

Podcast: Things to know about El Paso Electric and its push to raise rates

El Paso honors Aug. 3 victims with remembrance, healing and unity events 

El Paso honors Aug. 3 victims with remembrance, healing and unity events 

New information about Walmart mass shooting emerges in recently released evidence

New information about Walmart mass shooting emerges in recently released evidence

Opinion: Why El Paso Matters is publishing new information on the Walmart mass shooting

Opinion: Why El Paso Matters is publishing new information on the Walmart mass shooting

Opinion: Texans deserve better than misplaced priorities

Opinion: Texans deserve better than misplaced priorities

Opinion: Birthright citizenship, anchored in the Constitution, is vital for El Paso

Opinion: Birthright citizenship, anchored in the Constitution, is vital for El Paso

Adair Margo honored, Clint ISD raises approved, TTHEP to launch Ph.D. program

Adair Margo honored, Clint ISD raises approved, TTHEP to launch Ph.D. program