El Paso housing authority affiliate’s national buying spree draws scrutiny
El 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, 2026
Article at El Paso Inc.
El Paso students to hone skills in Junior Achievement stock market challenge
Hundreds 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, 2026
Article at El Paso Inc.
Meta taps Lauren Zimmerman as El Paso community engagement manager
Meta 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, 2026
Article 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, 2026
Article at El Paso Inc.
After ICE retreat, Socorro turns its focus to jobs, growth and infrastructure
Socorro 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, 2026
Article at El Paso Inc.
Near-gridlocked El Paso City Council OKs tax increase
City 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, 2026
Article at El Paso Inc.
Lower taxes, new homes draw El Paso families to neighboring New Mexico
Thousands of El Paso residents are moving across the state line into New Mexico, where lower property taxes, new housing developments and competitive home prices are attracting buyers who still
Aug 08 26August 08, 2026
Article at El Paso Inc.
Gov. Abbott champions El Paso as ‘model’ to cut housing costs
Texas Governor Greg Abbott highlighted El Paso's efficient home building permit process as a model for Texas, promoting legislation to reduce residential construction costs by speeding up permitting through third-party inspectors to lower home prices.
Aug 05 26August 05, 2026
Article at El Paso Inc.
Hand-detailers hold ground as express car washes flood El Paso market
Despite the rise of express tunnels, hand-wash detailers in El Paso maintain steady revenue, appealing to vehicle owners who see detailing as an investment in maintaining their cars’ value and appearance.
Jul 28 26July 28, 2026
Article at El Paso Inc.
ICE in the backyard: Rural neighbors wrestle with plans for massive immigration facility
On a patch of desert straddling Socorro and Clint one late afternoon, David Alvarado sat on his horse beneath a towering American elm and surveyed the surrounding land.
Jul 18 26July 18, 2026
Article at El Paso Inc.
Q&A: Nicole Schiff, executive director of Paso del Norte Center of Hope
Nicole’s personal journey from a top student in New York to a frontline community advocate reflects her resilience and dedication to vulnerable populations. Her leadership at the Center of Hope has brought more funding and capacity to serve exploited children and adults across the region.
Jul 11 26July 11, 2026
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