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Texas special session ends in an abrupt fashion

Texas special session ends in an abrupt fashion

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 18, 2017

This week the Texas special legislative session came to an end, now with a widening divide between the House and the Senate. One of the most important priorities for Governor Greg Abbott was the the topic of property taxes, but the House decided to...

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Local activists discuss effects of NAFTA

Local activists discuss effects of NAFTA

Elenie Gonzalez, Contributor August 18, 2017

Local organization leaders from around the community gathered for a town hall meeting to discuss the state of El Paso and Juarez after 23 years of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) at Café Mayapan on Thursday. The El Paso Equal Voice...

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Solidarity Against Fascism and Hate brings civil rights organizations together at San Jacinto

‘Solidarity Against Fascism and Hate’ brings civil rights organizations together at San Jacinto

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 14, 2017

In light of the events in Charlottesville, Va., El Pasoans and representatives from local civil rights organizations gathered at San Jacinto Plaza for the vigil "Solidarity Against Fascism and Hate" on Sunday. In February, the city of Charlottesville...

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Woman signing her name in the rail at the “ Make your Mark:  Sign the Last Piece of Rail” event at Downtown El Paso on August 10.

El Pasoans sign the last rails for the streetcar project

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter August 11, 2017

In preparation to the completion of the El Paso Streetcar Project, El Pasoans were part of the event ‘Make You Mark: Sign the Last Piece of Rail,” where they had the opportunity to sign their names in last two rails of the El Paso Streetcar Project...

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New cybersecurity center at UTEP hosts first community workshop

New cybersecurity center at UTEP hosts first community workshop

Fandi Zapien, Contributor August 11, 2017

UTEP’s new Center for Cyber Analysis and Assessment hosted its first community workshop on Aug. 10 at Prospect Hall. The workshop focused on raising awareness on the subject. UTEP was selected to be a satellite campus to the Army Research Lab...

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Proposed downtown arena gets go ahead from Austin judge

Proposed downtown arena gets go ahead from Austin judge

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 7, 2017

El Paso may continue with plans to construct a $180-million downtown multipurpose center as long as it does not construct a sports arena, according to an Austin judge's final ruling Monday morning. "The city may not lawfully expend proceeds generated...

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Evodokia Romanova

UTEP graduate charged by Russian investigators for social media post

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 7, 2017

UTEP master's graduate Evodokia Romanova is currently facing an investigation by the Russian police department for an administrative penalty, Code of Administrative Offenses, for a post she shared on social media regarding propaganda of nontraditional...

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A march from the federal courthouse to San Jacinto Plaza was held on Saturday, July 29.

Transgender rights advocates march through downtown in protest

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 29, 2017

El Pasoans gathered Saturday, July 29, to march downtown in support of Transgender rights. The march began at the Federal Court House and traveled to San Jacinto Plaza, where the organizers and other members of the community spoke on behalf of transgender...

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UTEP library honors El Paso WWI veterans

UTEP library honors El Paso WWI veterans

Claudia Flores, Contributor July 29, 2017

“Over Here, Over There: El Paso and El Pasoans During WWI” is an exhibition created by the Special Collections Department of the library at the University of Texas at El Paso to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI and the accounts of El Pasoans...

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Attendees marched from San Jacinto plaza to the Santa Fe bridge.

Binational Vigil for migration deaths held in downtown El Paso

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor July 28, 2017

About 50 El Pasoans gathered at San Jacinto Plaza Friday night, joining the Detained Migrant Solidarity Committee, for a march to the Santa Fe international bridge and a binational vigil. The candle light vigil was in honor of those who had died...

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‘Skinny Bill’ fails to repeal Obamacare in midnight vote

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 28, 2017

Late Thursday night, the Senate gathered to take a vote on the “skinny repeal” bill, which would repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The Senate introduced the “skinny bill,” now called the Health Care Freedom Act, and took a vote at midnight....

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Vinton City Hall provides sand bags to prevent flooding

Vinton City Hall provides sand bags to prevent flooding

Brianna Chavez, Contributor July 26, 2017

The village of Vinton is giving away free sandbags for their residents during the current monsoon season. City officials are encouraging residents, who live near zones that are prone to flooding including arroyos, to take advantage of this opportunity...

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