Co-founders of Paper for Water reflect on 15 years of clean water advocacy
Sisters Isabelle and Katherine Adams co-founded the nonprofit to support water accessibility projects across the globe through origami.
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For America’s Time Capsule, Texas chose these three objects
The Texas Declaration of Independence is among the artifacts to be buried in Philadelphia on July 4.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa tells Latino gathering their votes can topple Texas Republicans in November
Candidate for governor used her speech at LULAC to drive home the message that the civil rights of Latinos were being oppressed by Gov. Greg Abbott’s policies.
Fairview debuts campaign on height of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple
FairviewSpeaks is a community campaign urging the LDS Church to modify the height of a120-foot steeple for its new Fairview Texas Temple.
African American Museum welcomes World Cup visitors with Nelson Mandela exhibition
Visitors can walk through four galleries, each showcasing defining periods of Mandela’s life.
As World Cup crowds pack overdose-prone parts of Dallas, first responders, stores prep with Narcan
The large crowds expected during World Cup events could mean higher risk for overdoses in Dallas County.
Frisco's Firefly Park celebrates progress with groundbreaking ceremony
Firefly Park, a multibillion-dollar development project, is expected to feature restaurants, office space, a boutique hotel and more.
How Sonic Ranch became a Creative Haven in the Competitive Music Business
TORNILLO - Sonic Ranch is a working farm on 1,700 acres in this small town hugging the Rio Grande and Texas-Mexico border some 40 miles east of El Paso. There’s open desert on all four sides, broken up by rows and rows of pecan orchards.Sonic Ranch’s true commodity is the prized music that has emerged from its quiet, no-pressure recording studios. The ranch's nearby homes have enough rooms to accommodate artists. The pool, basketball court, and well-stocked kitchen add to the capacity and create...
Mixed Status Families in El Paso Cope with ICE Crackdown
EL PASO, TX– Andrea Garcia, 18, and her mom gave each other a knowing glance when the car passed them on a busy street. Had they observed it for even a split-second less, they would not have deciphered that the inconspicuous car was fronted by ICE agents.“We shouldn't have come out today,” Garcia tells her mother. Giggles fill the air; the laughter breaks an uncomfortable silence cast by the passing vehicle. A bit of joy replaces nervousness.For Garcia, the comic relief has become routine: See a...
Why menudo in El Paso comes with bread – a border tradition explained
El Paso, Texas – Along the U.S.-Mexico border, menudo is more than a soup. The hearty red-chile tripe stew is a familiar Sunday staple, one that carries with it family traditions, local flavor, and a deep sense of place.
Across most of Mexico, menudo usually comes with a warm stack of corn tortillas. But in El Paso and other border towns, one detail sets it apart from the rest of Mexico: el bolillo. This toasted, buttery bread is a small but telling sign of how families make the dish their own...
Across most of Mexico, menudo usually comes with a warm stack of corn tortillas. But in El Paso and other border towns, one detail sets it apart from the rest of Mexico: el bolillo. This toasted, buttery bread is a small but telling sign of how families make the dish their own...
Recording in the desert: Sonic Ranch supports artists amid a rising AI world
Nestled in the West Texas desert, surrounded by a pecan orchard and the quiet sounds of nature, is Sonic Ranch – the world’s largest residential recording studio. As technology changes the way music is made and shared, Sonic Ranch stands out by focusing on real human creativity.
The rise of artificial intelligence has changed how songs are written, produced and heard. According to Forbes, “generative AI models are now creating songs indistinguishable from human compositions.” Recent advances in...
The rise of artificial intelligence has changed how songs are written, produced and heard. According to Forbes, “generative AI models are now creating songs indistinguishable from human compositions.” Recent advances in...
As Trump cracks down, faith groups step up for immigrants: ‘What has happened to our heart?’
Catholic parishioners rushed to deliver food boxes to immigrants too terrified to leave their homes in the California city of Coachella after federal immigration agents swept through Latino neighborhoods during the summer.Just south of Arizona’s border in Nogales, Mexico, Catholic nuns, laypeople and volunteers at the Kino Border Initiative, despite rising threats against aid workers, cook and serve two meals daily for immigrants who have been deported or lost their chances at US asylum in Donal...
The looming threat of tariffs and judicial reform in Mexico are freezing investments along the US border
The economic effects are undermining executive confidence and potential job growth in both countries. Long-term planning has become nearly impossible, according to business leaders and expertsA growing wave of uncertainty is freezing investment plans in Mexico, the United States’ largest trading partner, rattling domestic and foreign business leaders alike. Investors are weighing President Donald Trump’s decision to impose on August 1 — as the the plan stands — tariffs on Mexican-made cars, stee...
Redefining pachuco, introducing estrellito
Between 1910 and 1920, the Mexican Revolution contributed to an influx of Mexican immigrants. These immigrants were fleeing violence and in search of stability and job opportunities in the U.S.
In the following years, Mexican immigrants would be subjected to segregation, lynchings and other violence. In the late 1930s, the zoot suit would emerge among Mexican American youths as a symbol of their rejection of assimilation. This group of Mexican Americans created a subculture – they called themsel...
In the following years, Mexican immigrants would be subjected to segregation, lynchings and other violence. In the late 1930s, the zoot suit would emerge among Mexican American youths as a symbol of their rejection of assimilation. This group of Mexican Americans created a subculture – they called themsel...
Long-awaited Mexican American Cultural Center opens in El Paso
It took 13 years and navigating multiple obstacles but the Mexican-American Cultural Center approved by El Paso voters in 2012 is now open. An enthusiastic crowd turned out Saturday for the grand opening festivities that included music, dance, food and a sample of the arts that the MACC will showcase.The $15 million center is designed to preserve a variety of border cultures and traditions. “This cultural center is not just a building,” District 8 Representative Chris Canales told the crowd.“It'...
Fantasy football hits hard in reality, how NFL fans pay the price
As another week of fantasy football ends, players are anxious to see who won the most fantasy points and who in the group chat will be the butt of next week’s jokes. The game invented in the 1960s by Bill “Wink” Winkenbach, an investor in the NFL’s Oakland Raiders, differs from the online version played by 29 million Americans today, but still serves the same purpose.
According to an article by CBS Sports, in its early days a fantasy football draft featured twenty players.
In today’s game, leagu...
According to an article by CBS Sports, in its early days a fantasy football draft featured twenty players.
In today’s game, leagu...
Get a taste of the Mustard Seed Cafe
Grown and gathered straight from the garden, a variety of leafy greens and vibrant produce become a tasty meal for anyone in need at the Mustard Seed Cafe. The cafe located at 201 E Sunset Rd. has provided freshly made meals at little to no cost to the El Paso community since 2013 and continues to show love for the residents through its warm hospitality.
Founders Christi Brown, Patsy Burdick and Shelley Speicher had the idea to create a volunteer and donation-based pay-what-you-can cafe, origi...
Founders Christi Brown, Patsy Burdick and Shelley Speicher had the idea to create a volunteer and donation-based pay-what-you-can cafe, origi...
Corazón De Niños: Saving children’s lives one race at a time
As the busy sounds of running shoes grazing the pavement and friendly conversations filled downtown El Paso, participants geared up for the Corazón De Niños 5k and one mile walk in the spirit of charity.
The Camino Real Rotary Club of El Paso hosted its sixth annual Corazón De Niños run on March 10 at Union Plaza Park.
The Rotary Club provides children in need of medical interventions with the necessary resources through community service projects and events like these.
The fun run and walk...
The Camino Real Rotary Club of El Paso hosted its sixth annual Corazón De Niños run on March 10 at Union Plaza Park.
The Rotary Club provides children in need of medical interventions with the necessary resources through community service projects and events like these.
The fun run and walk...
El Paso Annunciation House fights to save its history
District Judge Francisco Dominguez has ruled against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his ongoing legal battle with an El Paso nonprofit that helps migrants.
Paxton is seeking to shut down the non-profit Annunciation House, a faith-based nonprofit that shelters the migrant and refugee populations living along the border in El Paso. The decision to do so has left many people and residents in El Paso frustrated and disappointed, as they fight to save the shelter.
“The Office of the Attorne...
Paxton is seeking to shut down the non-profit Annunciation House, a faith-based nonprofit that shelters the migrant and refugee populations living along the border in El Paso. The decision to do so has left many people and residents in El Paso frustrated and disappointed, as they fight to save the shelter.
“The Office of the Attorne...