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Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority
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Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is pushing Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s congressional maps to create more House seats favorable to his party, part of a broader effort to help the GOP retain control of the chamber in next year’s midterm elections.See the Story
Trend Report: Back to School!
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Trend Report: Back to School!

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(StatePoint) Sharpen those pencils and pack those book bags, back-to-school season is upon us. Before the first day, study up on this shoe style study guide for the hottest looks to hit the hallway this year.See the Story
Senate Democrats Press for Restored After-School, K-12 Funding
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Senate Democrats Press for Restored After-School, K-12 Funding

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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) is demanding the Trump administration release $7 billion in federal education funding, accusing the Education Department of illegally withholding money Congress already approved. "It's just a straight-up cut for no reason," Gillibrand said. The senator says the funding was intended for after-school programs, STEM education, and teacher training. With the Education Department putting a hold …See the Story

Input Sought on Vista Del Sol Street Rebuild; EPISD Changes Dress Code

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This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso.  Vista del Sol Drive to Undergo Reconstruction, Community Meeting Set The city is hosting a community meeting to get feedback for the upcoming reconstruction and resurfacing of portions of Vista del Sol Drive.  The Vista del Sol improvements include reconstruction of the road, new street…Education · El PasoSee the Story

Why do El Paso streets flood despite little rain, millions in stormwater projects?

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It’s been a dry year in El Paso by historical standards, but pockets of the city have experienced flash floods due to brief, powerful rainstorms. And images of inundated streets here raise a question: Despite a long list of flood control projects funded by El Paso Water customers, why does the city experience flash flooding even after only brief rainfall?  In a typical year, El Paso by mid-July has usually seen 3.1 inches of rainfall, according …Santa Teresa, New Mexico · Santa TeresaSee the Story

El Paso loses $3.5 million in public health grants after Trump cuts

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The El Paso Department of Public Health lost $3.5 million in grants this year and braces for more potential cuts after the Trump administration slashed funding for federal health agencies and clawed back pandemic-era grants – even if the grants had not expired. The budget for El Paso’s health department declined in the last three years, and more than half of the agency’s budget comes from grants, according to the city’s budget books. Of the tota…Donald Trump · El PasoSee the Story

Texas’ 2023 property tax relief has had moderate impact on El Paso property tax bills, analysis shows

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In 2023, faced with growing public frustration over rising property tax bills, the Texas Legislature approved a measure to raise the homestead exemption for school property taxes from $40,000 to $100,000. In signing the bill expanding the school homestead exemption, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott touted the $18 billion in property tax relief statewide as “the largest property tax cut in Texas history.” For El Paso taxpayers, the 2023 tax relief package …El Paso · El PasoRead Article

Have you experienced flooding after rainfall this summer? We’d like to hear from you.

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El Paso County should stop profiting from detaining people on immigration charges

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Congress passed, and President Trump signed, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” allocating over $170 billion for border security and immigration enforcement. Increased funding means more ICE agents on the streets, more arrests and detentions made, and more people incarcerated as they await legal proceedings.  Octavio Dominguez In fact, $13.5 billion is allocated to reimburse states and localities for immigration and border-related enforcement ac…Donald Trump · El PasoRead Article

New El Paso initiative uses HEART to reach homeless - El Paso Matters

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Luis Valdez put Chicano life on stage and screen with ‘Zoot Suit’ and ‘La Bamba.’ That’s only half his story.

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In the dusty labor camps of Delano, California, a misshapen potato and a worn-out work boot ignited the imagination of then 12-year-old Luis Valdez. Inspired by Marlon Brando’s performance as Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata in the 1952 film “Viva Zapata!,” the young farmworker fashioned his own version of the movie. He called it “Viva Zapato!” – “Long Live the Shoe!” – one of countless stories he would create over his lifetime. Composing s…Delano, California · DelanoRead Article

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