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El Paso · El PasoWhile various projects in the voter-approved $413 million public safety bond from 2019 are advancing, concerns are looming over increased post-pandemic construction prices that may cost taxpayers millions more than projected. About $221 million of the bond is allocated to police facilities, including $90 million for new police headquarters; while the remaining $191.2 million will go to fire facilities, including $29.6 million toward new Fire Dep…See the Story
El Paso police, fire bond projects advance as cost concerns loom
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Earth Day · El PasoThe Week Ahead: Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. Earth Day Celebrations: Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a worldwide day of education about environmental issues facing the planet. In the Borderland, you can participate in an array of events to mark the day:
“Planet v. Plastic” is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the city of El Paso’s Municipal Services Center, 7968 San Pa…See the Story
Earth Day celebrations, Full Moon Fiesta, El Paso Symphony Orchestra concert among El Paso events this week
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El Paso · El PasoEl Paso Matters is doing a story on electric vehicle incentives and we want to hear from El Paso and Las Cruces residents who own or are considering buying electric vehicles. Please contact diegom@elpasomatters.org to tell us more. Loading… The post Would financial incentives such as rebates encourage you to buy an electric vehicle or e-bike? We want to hear from you. appeared first on El Paso Matters.See the Story
Would financial incentives such as rebates encourage you to buy an electric vehicle or e-bike? We want to hear from you. - El Paso Matters
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El Paso · El PasoEditor’s Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. NO. In Texas, people are required to have an identification number that has been approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety – driver’s license or handgun license – or the last four digits of their Social Security number to register to vote, according to Texas Election Code. If a person registers wit…See the Story
Fact check: Can Texans register to vote without an ID?
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El Paso · El PasoChristina Sanchez, who was effectively elected as El Paso County attorney in March, will take the position seven months early. The El Paso County Commissioners Court on Monday unanimously accepted the resignation of longtime County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal, effective June 7. The court also unanimously approved directing staff to prepare an item to appoint Sanchez to fulfill the remainder of the term through Dec. 31. No date for the official appoi…See the Story
El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal to retire in June
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Immigration · El PasoBy Blanca Carmona / La Verdad CIUDAD JUAREZ – One year after his arrest, a National Migration Institute agent identified as Eduardo A.M., who is charged in the death of 40 migrants in the March 2023 fire in Juarez, has been released from prison and placed on parole while he awaits trial. Federal Judge Juan José Chávez Montes approved Eduardo’s attorney’s request that he be placed on parole under a bond of 1.5 million pesos – or nearly $90,000 – …See the Story
Mexican immigration agent charged in Juarez center fire free on bail
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El Paso · El PasoSome El Paso County voters will see two elections next month – the May 28 primary runoff to decide party nominees in some races, as well as a May 4 uniform election specific to some political subdivisions that include a school bond, a town council and a water district bond proposal. So what’s the difference between the two? Here’s a rundown on why the May 4 election is open to only a few county voters. May 4 Uniform Election Texas has two unifor…See the Story
Uniform vs Primary runoff: Two El Paso elections in May
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