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The Ultimate Networking Event for Women Entrepreneurs Returns to Texas
The global pandemic was tough for all of us, but I always like to look at the silver lining of negative situations, and for this situation that silver lining was that women were able to turn their hobbies into side hustles!. Many of those “side hustles” are now successful small...
From big band to hip-hop: 'Musica Sin Fronteras' exhibit celebrates El Paso music scene
The latest exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History is a triumph of perseverance and a love song to the Borderland Sound, which stretches across generations, genres and geographic boundaries. "Musica Sin Fronteras: Twentieth Century to Now," which opened at the History Museum Saturday, April 27, is a celebration...
Zoological Society says City wants funds but won’t commit to using them for zoo
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Zoological Society said in a statement issued late Friday night, May 17, that the City is demanding the transfer of all its funds “without committing to their use for the betterment of the zoo.” Back in March, the City of El Paso ended a longstanding partnership with […]
TX House District 77 candidate: Vincent 'Vince' Perez
Please describe your personal and professional background. I was born and raised in El Paso’s Mission Valley. I am a proud graduate of El Paso public schools. I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Government from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. After receiving my graduate degree, I entered public service as a congressional staffer for El Paso’s congressional office where I served as Communications Director. At 29, I decided to challenge a longtime incumbent on the Commissioners Court who had the highest number of absences and missed votes. During the campaign, he was arrested on federal drug trafficking charges. I served as County Commissioner from 2013 - 2020. In 2016, I was selected as the National County Leader of the Year by American City & County Magazine for my leadership in local government reforms.
House District 77 runoff: Candidates share key priorities, platform
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two Democratic candidates are facing off to replace Texas House District 77 Representative Lina Ortega. On the ballot is former El Paso City Commissioner Vince Perez and former State Representative Norma Chavez. After the March primary elections, Perez came out in the lead receiving 38 percent of the votes with Chavez […]
El Paso schools participate in design showcase
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Community Foundation, the Council of Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development (CREEED) and Transcend are inviting the community to their collaborative showcase. The El Paso Design Collaborative Showcase will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at The Elmont located at 240 W. […]
El Paso hits 100 suicides last year; experts offer warning signs
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Suicide deaths continue to be a concern for mental health advocates. In 2023, El Paso reported 100 suicides. Out of that number, nine were in the age range of 11-19. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a steady increase in suicide mortality from 2000 through 2020. Emergence […]
Xtra depth on the settlement reached between the U.S. Government and United Road Towing Incorporated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The U.S. Government is expected to settle with the EL Paso towing company accused of illegal auctioning, selling, or disposing of cars belonging to deployed Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protected servicemembers from Fort Bliss. In 2023, the U.S. Government filed a lawsuit against the City of El Paso, United The post Xtra depth on the settlement reached between the U.S. Government and United Road Towing Incorporated appeared first on KVIA.
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