Local mattress franchise files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, owes $3.5M to top creditorsD&A Mattress Inc., better known in the region as Mattress Firm El Paso, filed for Chapter 11 protection earlier this month, with court filings listing more than $3.5 million in Nov 10 26November 10, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
El Paso city Reps. Chávez, Fierro and Canales face December runoffsMore than half a million El Pasoans went to the polls in the midterm elections, setting a record for early voting. But when it comes to choosing the next City Nov 09 26November 09, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
El Paso Democrats cheer wins as GOP plans for next electionHundreds of El Paso Democrats crowded into an election night watch party Tuesday, watching big-screen TVs and erupting into cheers with every update. And there was plenty of cheering. Nov 06 26November 06, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Justice in the age of artificial intelligenceFresh out of a successful federal court case, El Paso attorney Felix Valenzuela – a national presenter on Artificial Intelligence and the law – did a quick reflection on AI’s Oct 31 26October 31, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
From the editorThroughout the pages of this, the fourth annual special Legal Issue of El Paso Inc., readers will find stories, photos and advertisements reflecting a few interesting aspects of El Paso’s Oct 31 26October 31, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
James Talarico calls Ken Paxton race ‘David versus Goliath’ in El Paso speechU.S. Senate candidate James Talarico rallied supporters in El Paso, framing his campaign against Ken Paxton as a David versus Goliath battle fueled by hope and grassroots energy against billionaire-backed opposition. Oct 30 26October 30, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Trump Cancels Rallies in Kansas and IowaThe president had been campaigning almost daily for weeks in red states, where polls show tight races. Oct 30 26October 30, 2026Article at The New York Times
El Paso midterms: Will voter anger shake up local races?With Texas politics receiving national attention – relentless ad blitzes, a constant stream of online reels and ceaseless news cycles – many El Pasoans may be heading to the polls Oct 26 26October 26, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Smoking falls to record low, but experts warn of celebs glamorizing cigarettesCigarette use in the United States has fallen to its lowest level on record, with about 10% of U.S. adults smoking. But young people are being targeted by an innovative Oct 23 26October 23, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
El Paso Giving Day shatters record; some nonprofits opt out of Meta matchThe final tally for this year’s El Paso Giving Day fundraiser hit a record $7.2 million, surpassing last year’s total by $5 million and benefiting hundreds of nonprofits in the Oct 23 26October 23, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Trump Rallies in Kansas, Where Republicans Are Fighting to Preserve a Senate SeatWe and our Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at The New York Times
From rough patch to a hot prospect: Inside the $3.8 billion merger of WestStar and Southwest CapitalWhen Southwest Capital Bank CEO Chez Steel first joined the northern New Mexico bank in April 2020, he knew he was stepping into a fiscal mess. Oct 10 26October 10, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
El Paso housing authority affiliate’s national buying spree draws scrutinyEl Paso HOME’s affiliate, Sixteenth Floor Residential, has acquired about 2,000 apartment units across the Carolinas and Georgia, sparking scrutiny over the public housing authority’s expansion beyond local boundaries. Sep 19 26September 19, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Strong retention, affordable tuition drive UTEP enrollment recordThe number of students pursuing degrees at the University of Texas at El Paso is increasing, with fall 2026 enrollment breaking 27,000 – a new record for the university. Sep 18 26September 18, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
El Paso students to hone skills in Junior Achievement stock market challengeHundreds of high school students across El Paso are preparing for their chance to hit it big on the stock market trading floor. Sep 11 26September 11, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Meta taps Lauren Zimmerman as El Paso community engagement managerMeta is putting a familiar face in charge of its community outreach in El Paso, hiring local political and public relations veteran Lauren Zimmerman as its new community engagement manager. Sep 10 26September 10, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
UTEP’s Nepalese community, scientists react to deadly floods: ‘My heart is with my family’UTEP mourns devastating glacial floods on the Nepal-China border as local Nepalese students anxiously await news of loved ones missing and affected by the disaster sweeping mountain villages with massive flooding and loss of life. Sep 04 26September 04, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Eastwood sweethearts give El Paso Window World a new startPointing up to a row of newly installed windows, set high across the top of a massive stone-and-mortar wall of his commercial building, Lorenzo Arciniaga smiled and relayed a story. Aug 29 26August 29, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
After ICE retreat, Socorro turns its focus to jobs, growth and infrastructureSocorro Mayor Rudy Cruz confirmed the cancellation of federal plans to convert warehouses into ICE detention centers, allowing the city to focus on private industry growth and infrastructure improvements. This shift aligns with community opposition and economic development goals in a largely immigrant population. Aug 29 26August 29, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Near-gridlocked El Paso City Council OKs tax increaseCity Council approved its fiscal 2027 budget after a series of failed amendments, defeated motions and discussion over dwindling funds, rising expenses and a cash-strapped community demanding tax relief. Aug 20 26August 20, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.