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.
El Paso County may scrap Coliseum management bids, start overEl Paso County Commissioners on Monday will consider tossing out all requested and submitted bids for the management and promotion of the County Coliseum. Aug 13 26August 13, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Lower taxes, new homes draw El Paso families to neighboring New MexicoThousands 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, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Gov. Abbott champions El Paso as ‘model’ to cut housing costsTexas 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, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
City of El Paso’s proposed property tax hike would add $132 to average billEl Paso homeowners could see their city property tax bills increase by an average of $132 next year under a proposed tax rate presented to City Council on Tuesday. Aug 05 26August 05, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
El Paso property valuations up modestly, protests climbThe El Paso Central Appraisal District has certified this year’s property valuations, and the final figures show modest increases in both taxable values and the number of property owners challenging Jul 30 26July 30, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Hand-detailers hold ground as express car washes flood El Paso marketDespite 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, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
ICE in the backyard: Rural neighbors wrestle with plans for massive immigration facilityOn 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, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Q&A: Nicole Schiff, executive director of Paso del Norte Center of HopeNicole’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, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
How archives protect the past: A journalist’s perspectiveBefore the days of Nexis, Google and Artificial Intelligence – where even the most uninspired keyword searches bring waves of indexed information – there was, for journalists, a quiet room Jul 07 26July 07, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Housing crunch fuels El Paso’s population shiftWith recent U.S. Census data showing a decline in the population within El Paso’s city limits – and steady growth in the rest of the county – some experts point Jun 27 26June 27, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.
Burb appeal: New subdivisions pull families beyond El Paso city limitsSince 2020, population growth outside El Paso’s city limits has grown seven times faster than within the city, with smaller cities and towns showing some of the largest gains in Jun 27 26June 27, 2026Article at El Paso Inc.