Warhol Foundation awards Rubin Center grant; audit finds issues in new health director’s previous job, other El Paso news
Also in this news roundup, see what an audit found in the incoming El Paso health director’s previous job and how much pollution El Paso Electric reported releasing last year
Photos: ‘The Last Philosopher in Texas’ author Daniel Chacón meets El Paso Matters Book Club members
Author Daniel Chacón discusses “The Last Philosopher in Texas” with the El Paso Matters Book Club, sharing insights into his writing process.
Did Texas ban cities from mandating that businesses provide heat and water breaks for workers?
A state law passed in June 2023 prevents local governments in Texas from mandating businesses implement practices, such as employment leave and breaks, that exceed or conflict with federal or state law for employers.
Discover Octavio Solis’ Memoir ‘Retablos’ — El Paso Matters Book Club pick
Explore the vibrant and poignant childhood stories of Octavio Solis in “Retablos: Stories from a Life Lived Along the Border.” Join the El Paso Matters Book Club for in-depth discussions and author insights.
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government
Anticipated county, city budget increases largely driven by public safety contracts
County Commissioners Court and City Council are set to begin the annual budget adoption process, debating what services and projects are needed and how to pay for them.
Paso Del Norte Health Foundation grants support healthy living; EPCC appoints trustee; more El Paso news
Here’s what the $2.3 million in PDN Health Foundation grants support; plus meet new EPCC District 4 Trustee Jesus Mendez, and see to which state committee Paul Foster was appointed.
Northeast El Paso $80M amphitheater hinges on lifetime, high-income investors, closing city deal
Venu, the company looking to build the amphitheater, first needs to secure high-income investors, memberships and $31 million in city incentives. Other cities have hit hurdles with the company.
The Week Ahead
Día de los Niños to give away thousands of children’s books; SunCycle bike share comes to Ascarate Park
Mark your calendars: Free books at Día de los Niños; SunCycle bike rides at Ascarate Park; Las Artistas Spring Show; and El Paso music through the years at El Paso History Museum.
Health
5 questions to ask before becoming a caregiver for aging family
Experts in geriatric health care, aging services and financial planning gathered in El Paso to offer advice on how to prepare for caregiving for aging family members.
Five abortions a month: How Dobbs changed Texas
Before Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago, the monthly average was around 4,400.
El Paso appoints public health director who had controversial exit from previous position
After more than two years without a permanent public health director, the city of El Paso has appointed Dr. Veerinder Taneja, the former Tarrant County public health director with a…
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