Escobar endorses Kamala Harris; other El Paso leaders react to Biden leaving presidential race by Robert Moore, El Paso Matters July 21, 2024 El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, one of the national co-chairs of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden ended his re-election candidacy Sunday. “It’s time to […]
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Ask El Paso Voters if they still want a Downtown venue
Opinion: Ask El Paso voters if they still want a Downtown venue by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters July 14, 2024 By city Rep. Chris Canales Joined by city representatives Brian Kennedy and Art Fierro, I placed an item on the agenda for Tuesday’s City Council meeting calling for a proposition on […]
Opinion: Embracing Diversity in Faith-based Civic Engagement, Politics, Community Building, and Involvement
As a person of faith deeply engaged in our community, I feel compelled to offer a more nuanced perspective on the intersection of faith/religion, politics, and civic engagement. God may have called one to float and one to fly. Following yesterday’s incident with the former president, quite a few voices have emerged, each presenting their […]
Michelle Grady to Keynote BEP Voice Business and Community Awards Dinner
El Paso, TX: Michelle Grady, a local El Pasoan who is a survivor of the tragic massacre that occurred five years ago on August 3rd, will be the keynote speaker at the annual BEP Voice Business and Community Awards Dinner. The event, scheduled for August 3rd, 2024, at 5 PM, will mark the fifth anniversary […]
NAACP El Paso Branch Announces Freedom Fund Banquet on August 17th
The NAACP El Paso Branch is thrilled to announce its upcoming Freedom Fund Banquet on August 17th at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club and Conference Center. This event, starting at 5 pm, is not just a gathering but a powerful statement of our community’s commitment to the theme ‘Show Up to Vote,’ underlining the pivotal role of voting in our society.