We are updating this story as names of individuals considering running for Ortega’s seat began to surface. We are listing the names as they become available below. In a Twitter post on her official account, State Representative Evelina (Lina) Ortega announced that she will not seek reelection to her District 77 seat. In the letter […]
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El Paso Talks: Season 1: Episode 46: The DMB Podcast: Teacher Shortage, Child Abuse & Gas Card Scandal
In this episode of The DMB Podcast, Deliris Montanez Berrios discusses her reasons for podcasting, a Texas case of child abuse, El Paso’s safety and the gas card scandal. About El Paso Talks El Paso Talks is a podcast channel devoted to bringing the authentic voices of El Paso to our readers. Our podcasters discuss […]
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Special Report: The El Paso 14-Day Clause To Remove Cassandra Hernandez From Office
Shortly after the city’s Ethics Review Commission voted unanimously to issue a letter of reprimand against Cassandra Hernandez, several individuals reached out to us about the process for removing a city representative from office. As we reported, the El Paso Ethics Review Commission can only recommend the removal of a city representative to the city […]
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The El Paso Ethics Review Commission Issues Letter of Reprimand To Cassandra Hernandez
The City’s Ethics Review Commission reconvened on Thursday to continue deliberating the ethics complaint filed by city resident George Zavala against Cassandra Hernandez. The Commission opened the meeting with public comment. Unlike yesterday’s public comment, Hernandez had several supporters speaking in support of her. Two of the speakers supporting Hernandez were her sister and her […]
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El Paso Ethics Commission Tabled Hearing Into Cassandra Hernandez Fuel Card Until Today
The El Paso Ethics Review Commission heard evidence yesterday in the ethics complaint filed by George Zavala against Cassandra Hernandez in a hearing that lasted over six hours last night. Much of the time was spent on procedural questions raised by Hernandez introducing new evidence that the commission had not received prior to the hearing. […]
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Ethics Complaint Against El Paso City Representative Mayor Pro Tem Accepted, Hearing Scheduled For Today And Complaint Against City Auditor Dismissed
As we reported, two ethics complaints were filed on July 5. Both are related to the ongoing controversy over the use of the city-issued gasoline cards by city representatives. One complaint was filed against Alexsandra Annello and a second complaint against Brian Kennedy. Another ethics complaint was filed against the city’s Chief Internal Auditor, Edmundo […]
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El Paso Election Campaign Finance Reports Were Due Yesterday
As we have been reporting, the upcoming March 2024 primary and the 2024 Texas Democratic Party’s Presidential State Convention scheduled for June 6, 2024, has candidates for the 2024 election cycle announcing early. About 15 candidates have announced so far their candidacies. During non-election years, campaign finance reports are due on January 15 and on […]
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El Paso Talks: Season 1: Episode 45: The DMB Podcast: Military Justice, Tommy Gonzalez And Censorship
In the latest episode of The DMB Podcast, your host, Deliris Montanez Berrios talks about the failures of military justice, pending court cases, Tommy Gonzalez and censorship on social media. About El Paso Talks El Paso Talks is a podcast channel devoted to bringing the authentic voices of El Paso to our readers. Our podcasters […]
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Guest Editorial: The Latest Wave of Anti-Mexican Rhetoric
By: Aldo N. Mena These days, it’s not just Trump who is contemplating some form of direct military action against Mexico. A growing number of political figures on the right are now apparently calling for a more aggressive security posture towards Mexico. In a recent opinion piece featured in the Washington Post, for example, Fareed […]
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Non-Profit For Duranguito Announced
Local historian, David Romo released a press release yesterday announcing the launch of a new non-profit to help revitalize the Duranguito neighborhood. In January, a newly seated city council voted to remove the controversial sports arena out of the Duranguito community. According to preservationists, the controversial arena threated to gentrify the vulnerable community. Since then, […]