Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in North America, will once again echo with the grind of … More
Category: El Paso
Historic Magoffin Home to Host Hoppin’ John Cooking Class Celebrating El Paso’s Cultural Roots
A dish steeped in tradition, migration, and community history will take center stage this month as the Magoffin Home State … More
How to join El Paso’s growing birding scene
Photo: A northern flicker woodpecker hides in a tree at Memorial Park, Dec. 6, 2025. (Corrie Boudreaux/El Paso Matters) by Priscilla … More
Sierra Blanca Border Patrol Checkpoint on I-10 Closed as Construction Activity Observed
The U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 10 near Sierra Blanca was closed Friday night and remained closed as of … More
Book Signing Event to Explore El Paso’s Highway History
The West Texas Heritage Center will host author and scholar Dr. Miguel Juárez for a book signing and discussion of … More
Feds plan to build nation’s biggest migrant detention center at Fort Bliss
By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas TribuneJuly 23, 2025 The federal government plans to spend $1.26 billion to build the country’s … More
Cooking Up Culture in El Paso: Pumpkin Empanadas Take the Spotlight at Magoffin Home
The Magoffin Home State Historic Site is inviting El Pasoans to celebrate the city’s rich multicultural heritage—one bite at a … More
El Paso County Unveils $17M Pan American Speedway in North Fabens
In a major boost to rural economic development, El Paso County officials announced today the launch of a $17 million … More
EPA and Mexican Counterpart to Host Public Meeting on Air Quality in Paso del Norte Region
A public meeting has been scheduled for September 9, 2025, in El Paso to address pressing air quality concerns in … More
West Texas Redistricting Hearing – Public Input Encouraged
The Texas Legislature is currently in a Special Session considering mid-decade redistricting—a rare move that could significantly alter Congressional districts … More