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By: Norma Chávez During the last census, El Paso lost population. As a result, we lost representation at the state level. We now have 4 state representatives as House District 76 is i… Read More
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2023-09-19 20:47
On August 28, 2023, Phillip Laign filed an ethics complaint against former city representative Claudia Rodriguez. In his complaint, Laign alleges that Rodriguez misused her city-issued and t… Read More
2023-09-15 13:07
Most recently, a recall signature drive was launched against Joe Molinar after the city council reprimanded him for harassing a female city staff member. The recall of Molinar failed after t… Read More
2023-09-07 10:34
Editor’s note: Some language in this article may be difficult for some readers to read. Earlier this week, KTSM employee, Rubén Olague reached out to El Paso News asking that we… Read More
2023-09-06 13:41
A recent vote by El Paso County Commissioners to raise their own salaries and increase property taxes has led to backlash from the community at large, said County Judge Ricardo Samaniego to… Read More
2023-09-05 13:46
Welcome to the latest edition of The DMB Podcast. In this episode your host, Deliris Montanez Berrios, discusses El Paso’s property taxes and the pay raise most of the county commissio… Read More
2023-09-01 14:20
On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners approved the highest tax rate they could without having to get approval from the voters. In a four-to-one vote, with Precinct 3 Commissioners Iliana H… Read More
2023-08-30 15:19
In the latest episode of Unmuted With Claudia Rodriguez, your host talks about why conservatives run as Democrats in El Paso. She talks about government overreach and the gun buyback program… Read More
2023-08-25 12:32
Having been in law enforcement for more than 3 decades, I have acquired thick skin, and I’m very good at de-escalating volatile “issues,” which begin with putting them in c… Read More
2023-08-23 21:14
As we recently reported, there are several names being discussed as potential candidates to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 77 seat being vacated by Lina Ortega. In addition… Read More
2023-08-23 13:48
Gun buyback programs are popular and make for positive political narratives by offering solutions to the rising youth gun violence in El Paso. But do gun buybacks work, or are they just poli… Read More
2023-08-17 12:22
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about censorship on social media, immigration matters and the 2024 citywide elections. About El Paso Talks El Paso Ta… Read More
2023-08-15 13:07
In late July, House of Representatives for District 77, Lina Ortega announced she will not be running to keep her seat. As soon as she announced her intention, several names began to surface… Read More
2023-08-12 20:36
The recent announcement by Lina Ortega that she will not be running to keep her Texas House of Representatives District 77 seat has led to many rumors of several individuals running in the M… Read More
2023-08-07 22:26
In a press release issued by the El Paso Hispanic Chamber on August 1, the political technology startup, Fair Data, has teamed up with the chamber to launch the “Bordered By Change,&rd&hell…Read More
2023-08-04 13:37
One would think that the targeted attack against Mexicans by a white nationalist merits mention that the reason 23 were killed by Patrick Crusius is that he drove close to ten hours to targe… Read More
2023-08-03 11:03
El Paso News is proud to introduce our newest column: Frontera Report with Aldo Mena. By: Aldo Mena It’s been four years since a Trump-inspired white supremacist from a suburb near Dal… Read More
2023-08-02 12:30
On August 3, 2019, Patrick Crusius killed 23 people at an El Paso Walmart after driving almost 600 miles to kill Mexicans. Out of six recent mass shooting prosecutions by federal prosecutors… Read More
2023-07-27 19:02
We are updating this story as names of individuals considering running for Ortega’s seat began to surface. We are listing the names as they become available below. In a Twitter post on… Read More
2023-07-27 11:47
In this episode of The DMB Podcast, Deliris Montanez Berrios discusses her reasons for podcasting, a Texas case of child abuse, El Paso’s safety and the gas card scandal. About El Paso… Read More
2023-07-24 11:03
Shortly after the city’s Ethics Review Commission voted unanimously to issue a letter of reprimand against Cassandra Hernandez, several individuals reached out to us about the process… Read More
2023-07-21 10:35
The City’s Ethics Review Commission reconvened on Thursday to continue deliberating the ethics complaint filed by city resident George Zavala against Cassandra Hernandez. The Commissio… Read More
2023-07-20 05:59
The El Paso Ethics Review Commission heard evidence yesterday in the ethics complaint filed by George Zavala against Cassandra Hernandez in a hearing that lasted over six hours last night. M… Read More
2023-07-19 12:56
As we reported, two ethics complaints were filed on July 5. Both are related to the ongoing controversy over the use of the city-issued gasoline cards by city representatives. One complaint… Read More
2023-07-18 14:00
As we have been reporting, the upcoming March 2024 primary and the 2024 Texas Democratic Party’s Presidential State Convention scheduled for June 6, 2024, has candidates for the 2024 e… Read More
2023-07-14 11:54
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, your host, Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about the failures of military justice, pending court cases, Tommy Gonzalez and censorship on social media… Read More
2023-07-12 11:34
By: Aldo N. Mena These days, it’s not just Trump who is contemplating some form of direct military action against Mexico. A growing number of political figures on the right are now app… Read More
2023-07-11 11:40
Local historian, David Romo released a press release yesterday announcing the launch of a new non-profit to help revitalize the Duranguito neighborhood. In January, a newly seated city counc… Read More
2023-07-10 12:14
In our story about the city council voting to move the city’s internal auditor under the city council’s purview we reported on an email sent to city officials in opposition to th… Read More
2023-07-07 11:16
We spoke to the Director of the Miracle League of El Paso, Sandie Olivar. Olivar described the different sports activities they provide to the community. The organization has been in El Paso… Read More
2023-07-06 11:59
The Midland Reporter-Telegram published an editorial by Midland Mayor, Lori Blong, and city council members Dan Corrales and Robin Poole. According to the editorial, Tommy Gonzalez is the &l&hell…Read More
2023-07-05 20:17
As we reported on Monday, today an intent to recall Joe Molinar was filed at 8:12am. The intent to recall Molinar was filed by the Women’s Voice for Political Reform, a political actio… Read More
2023-07-05 11:18
As we originally reported, El Paso resident George Zavala filed an ethics complaint against Cassandra Hernandez on May 26. In the ethics complaint, Zavala alleges that Hernandez violated her… Read More
2023-07-03 20:38
An email was sent today to city council members and the mayor’s office by the Women’s Voices for Political Reform PAC. The email states that the “purpose of this notificati… Read More
2023-07-03 11:08
By: HW “Bill” Sparks Children are cautioned by their parents to behave and then the parents do not behave themselves. The “Do as I say, Not as I do” adage only serves… Read More
2023-06-30 22:04
El Paso city council is scheduled to move the oversight of Edmundo Calderon, the city’s Chief Internal Auditor, away from the city manager’s office on Wednesday according to the… Read More
2023-06-30 11:45
Another candidate is announcing for the upcoming 2024 elections. 388th District Family Court incumbent Marlene Gonzalez will be officially announcing on July 20 that she is seeking reelectio… Read More
2023-06-28 19:53
The La Fe’s Senior Companion Program gives a unique opportunity for volunteers (over 55) to provide companionship to a fellow senior or someone with a disability. According to the Amer… Read More
2023-06-28 11:34
In today’s episode of The DMB Podcast, your host, Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about abortion rights, immigration enforcement, the Democrat’s failures and other issues by… Read More
2023-06-27 18:28
Yesterday, former assistant district attorney and 2020 candidate, James Montoya took to Facebook to announce that he will run for the District Attorney office again in 2024. Montoya’s… Read More
2023-06-27 12:30
In this episode of El Paso Talks, John Cook talks about Sgt. Major Massimo Pizzolla’s mission to relocate the World War II graveside of Antonio Machetti at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery… Read More
2023-06-23 18:40
El Paso News Exclusive – George Zavala was notified today in a letter that a hearing has been scheduled before the El Paso Ethics Review Commission to hear the complaint filed by Zaval… Read More
2023-06-22 11:12
By: Jerry Kurtyka The last time we went through a change of city managers, I wrote a Letter to the Editor of El Paso, Inc. My letter was published as a guest op-ed the week of November 3, 20… Read More
2023-06-18 14:39
In October 2021, county judge Ricardo Samaniego announced that the county would be receiving part of the Texas’ Johnson & Johnson’s $292 million settlement funds from the opi… Read More
2023-06-17 21:21
Since the February 15, 2023 shooting at the Cielo Vista Mall, El Pasoans have been asking if gun violence in El Paso is increasingly higher this year. To address this question, El Paso News… Read More
2023-06-14 13:11
In today’s episode of The DMB Podcast, your host Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about the ongoing city council controversy over the gas cards. She also delves into Donald Trump legal p… Read More
2023-06-08 17:36
El Paso News filed an open records request on May 24, 2023, asking for copies of the video evidence collected by the police while investigating the use of gasoline credit cards by former cit… Read More
2023-06-06 11:07
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, your host, Deliris Montanez Berrios, talks about the upcoming runoff elections, immigration reform, law enforcement matters, the cancer center and m… Read More
2023-06-04 00:28
According to the latest census data, El Paso’s population continues to decline. There is speculation that the decline is caused by high taxes and a lack of job opportunities. El Pasoan… Read More
2023-05-26 21:29
Breaking News: This afternoon at around 3:30, George Zavala filed an ethics complaint against Cassandra Hernandez. Hernandez has been under investigation for the use of her city-issued gasol… Read More
2023-05-26 11:10
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, your host Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about the transgender bill, the elections, how young adults and defined and the ramifications of that, and… Read More
2023-05-23 13:35
This article was updated at 10:10am, ET. to add three missing candidates to the list. Although the March 5, 2024, primaries are 287 days away, a slew of candidates have started announcing th… Read More
2023-05-18 14:07
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about Peter Svarzbein, migrants, elections and more. About El Paso Talks El Paso Talks is a podcast channel devoted t… Read More
2023-05-16 13:31
According to a government disclosure intended to document foreign-funded operations in the U.S. filed with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on August 5, 2022, former El Paso television a… Read More
2023-05-11 18:26
This article was updated at 4:00pm ET to add the results of the city council vote on starting an independent investigation into the usage of the gasoline cards. As we previously reported, Ci… Read More
Breaking: In Hot Mic Recording Brian Kennedy Says They Can Take Endorsement And “Stuff It Up Their…”
2023-05-10 20:58
Breaking: An email was sent to El Paso’s news media this morning by an anonymous person using the name “Ana”. A copy of the email was also sent to Brian Kennedy’s cit… Read More
2023-05-10 13:05
In today’s episode of The DMB Podcast, your host, Deliris Montanez Berrios covers several topics, including guns, migrants, gas cards and more. About El Paso Talks El Paso Talks is a p… Read More
2023-05-08 13:03
As the May 6 voting numbers prove, El Paso’s young progressive movement simply do not vote. El Paso’s progressives are organized and have proven they can become politically engag… Read More
2023-05-07 01:00
The climate charter was rejected by El Paso voters 82% to 18% (40,680/9,190) May 6, 2023 unofficial elections results The election results for the May 6, 2023 Ballot: City of El Paso Charter… Read More
2023-05-06 11:47
Today is Election Day. Voting starts at 7:00 am and ends at 7:00pm. You can find a list of voting locations below. As voters head out to the polls today to cast their votes on several city c… Read More
2023-05-05 10:35
Update: After this episode was recorded, the City’s Financial Oversight & Audit Committee (FOAC) made a recommendation to the city council to open an investigation into Cassandra H… Read More
2023-05-04 22:10
Note: The Audit Report is available below. In today’s meeting of the City’s Financial Oversight & Audit Committee (FOAC) meeting, the members recommended that city council op… Read More
2023-05-04 10:26
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, your host Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about voting, the upcoming May 6 election, immigration and municipal identification cards for migrants. Abo… Read More
2023-05-02 20:17
By: Adair Margo A recent op ed by Beto O’Rourke supporting Proposition K because it’s the “only comprehensive plan before us to meet the challenge of climate change in our… Read More
2023-05-02 12:40
With one day left in early voting for the May election, the preliminary voter turnout suggests that El Paso voters are interested in the election outcome. The likely voter motivator seems to… Read More
2023-04-30 18:53
Voter engagement for Proposition K – the so-called Climate Charter Amendment – has been mostly funded by special interest groups based outside of El Paso, the latest campaigns fi… Read More
2023-04-29 11:57
Content creation with artificial intelligence (AI) has been making headline news in recent weeks. It has been speculated that the business of news delivery may – in the future –… Read More
2023-04-27 16:33
Hello and welcome to this edition of the El Paso News Week In Review. We hope you had a wonderful week. We are El Paso News and this is the news and information for the week of April 28, 202… Read More
2023-04-26 18:29
Editor’s note: The Dallas firm of Claurus Visum Consulting Services reached out to us with a proposal to relocate the controversial Duranguito downtown sports arena to the Union Statio… Read More
2023-04-26 10:58
In this episode of Unmuted With Claudia Rodriguez, your host talks about two recent unanimous city council votes: municipal identification cards and feminine products. She also talks about i… Read More
2023-04-25 11:52
In this episode of the DMB Podcast, your host, Deliris Montanez Berrios, talks about why she will be voting no on the climate charter. She also discusses jobs, water, solar panels, bullying… Read More
2023-04-24 10:33
Early voting for the May 6, 2023, begins today and runs through May 2. Election Day is May 6. There are elections for the cities of Anthony, El Paso, Horizon and San Elizario. There are also… Read More
2023-04-20 10:34
Journalism is about publishing the facts without regard to personalities or opinions. News organizations rely on their leadership – usually the editors – to decide how the contex… Read More
2023-04-19 22:04
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, your host talks about the missing soldier, Richard Halliday, Jo Anne Bernal, the climate charter, street cars and more. About El Paso Talks El Paso… Read More
2023-04-19 11:35
In this episode of Unmuted With Claudia Rodriguez, your host delivers reasons to vote against Proposition K in the upcoming May 6 elections. Claudia also talks about the street cars –… Read More
2023-04-12 11:33
When the El Paso Children’s Hospital emerged from bankruptcy under the full control of the University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC), one of the first actions UMC needed to complete t… Read More
2023-04-11 10:49
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about the upcoming May 6 elections, the Climate Charter and the military change of command. Your host also talks abou… Read More
2023-04-07 12:09
Hello and welcome to this edition of the El Paso News Week In Review. We hope you had a wonderful week. This is the news and information for the week of April 7, 2023. Remember that you can… Read More
2023-04-06 10:17
By: Jerry Kurtyka The proposed Downtown + Uptown Master Plan is now set for adoption by the City. I want to point out some of the problems with this Plan, actually, more the process of the P… Read More
2023-04-05 12:32
On March 29, the El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation announced it had received a $250,000 donation from Cesar Ornelas Injury Law, a law firm with offices in several cities in Texas… Read More
2023-04-04 14:41
In this episode of The DMB Podcast, your host, Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about the upcoming May 6 elections. Your host talks about the school board races, where to register to vote and… Read More
2023-04-03 11:17
In this episode of the El Paso Talks podcast, your Accessibility Corner host, George Zavala, talks about the need for the city council to increase the budget for the ADA Accessibility Improv… Read More
2023-03-31 10:45
Hello and welcome to this edition of the El Paso News Week In Review. We hope you had a wonderful week. This is the news and information for the week of March 31, 2023. As a reminder, you ca… Read More
2023-03-30 15:55
Earlier this week a video from what appears to be a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) dashcam was released on TikTok. The video shows a Texas DPS trooper chasing a suspect across the B… Read More
2023-03-30 11:16
In the latest episode of Unmuted With Claudia Rodriguez, your host talks about the charter amendments on the May 6 ballot. In her latest podcast episode, Claudia talks about why El Paso vote… Read More
2023-03-29 11:19
Editor’s note: several original source documents are available for download at the end of the article. On May 6, El Paso voters will be voting on eleven charter amendment propositions… Read More
2023-03-28 12:00
By Sewell Chan and Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune The Texas Observer, the storied progressive publication known for its feisty, combative and often humorous investigative journalism, is s… Read More
2023-03-27 11:09
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about her opposition to the climate charter (Proposition K) in the May 6 elections. She also talks about party retali… Read More
2023-03-24 11:21
Welcome to this edition of the El Paso News Week In Review. We hope you had a wonderful week. We are This is the news and information for the week of March 24, 2023. You can view our Week In… Read More
2023-03-23 20:36
In the latest episode of Unmuted With Claudia Rodriguez, Claudia discusses the ongoing issues with the city manager and the controversial downtown sports arena. Claudia also discusses the up… Read More
2023-03-22 11:09
In this episode of The DMB Podcast, your host talks about her name: DMB, a run for office in 2024 and the party politics in El Paso. Deliris Montanez Berrios also talks about other issues in… Read More
2023-03-21 10:31
By Aldo N. Mena It’s that time of year again when people across the great state of Texas to start the annual commemorations of the Texas Revolt of 1836. Unfortunately, much of what the… Read More
2023-03-17 13:17
Editor’s note: Today’s regularly scheduled Week In Review will not run today to make way for this special presentation by El Paso News. Week In Review will return next Friday. Pa… Read More
2023-03-16 08:15
Author’s note: The following comes from an article in the Miami Herald by Joanna Zuckerman Bernstein titled “A hopeful odyssey reaches a dead end,” (paywall) dated November… Read More
2023-03-15 08:00
By Karla Y. Sierra The state of Texas requires that new issuances of public debt that will be paid by tax revenue be approved by voters at the ballot box before bonds can be issued. However… Read More
2023-03-14 10:19
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, your host, Deliris Montanez Berrios, talks about why she podcasts. She also addresses other community topics and encourages listeners to get more in… Read More
2023-03-13 10:38
Author’s note: the following information about the Barrio Azteca and the safe city narrative is excerpted from the author’s book: “Barrio Azteca, The El Paso “Safest… Read More
2023-03-12 18:32
By Adair Margo Editor’s note: the following is an open letter submitted today by Adair Margo. Margo had previously written a guest editorial about city’s feasibility study about… Read More
2023-03-10 13:47
Since news consumers started navigating towards the internet and especially social media for their news, the demise of newspapers was just a matter of time. The internet has disrupted news d… Read More
2023-03-10 11:43
Welcome to this edition of the El Paso News Week In Review. We hope you had a wonderful week. This is the news and information for the week of March 10, 2023. As a reminder, you can view our… Read More
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