Aaron J. Montes
Houston Public Media
El Paso, TX, United States
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Shooting at El Paso mall leaves at least one dead, three injured
The shooting took place at the Cielo Vista Mall, which is next to the Walmart where a white supremacist shot and killed 23 people in August 2019. → Read More
Physical, emotional damage could last lifetime for survivors of El Paso Walmart shooting
The physical, emotional and mental wounds from the El Paso Walmart shooting could last a lifetime. → Read More
El Paso City Council keeping Downtown arena and Mexican American Cultural Center on the table
The El Paso City Council voted against suspending a proposed multipurpose performing arts and entertainment center and Mexican American Cultural Center. → Read More
El Paso Psychiatric Center: Coronavirus spread 'like wildfire' among staff, patients
Forty-two COVID-19 cases have been tied to the 74-bed state hospital, and employees allege the outbreak was due to lax infection control protocols. → Read More
Organizer of El Paso reopen Texas rally given citation, some Reps. call for enforcement
The organizer of a reopen Texas protest has been cited after participants did not follow social distancing requirements and for violations of the city's emergency ordinance. → Read More
City of El Paso staff face pay cuts, furloughs; city faces $60 million spending deficit
On Monday, the El Paso City Council learned more about options to implement wage reductions and furloughs to stem the financial impact of the global pandemic. → Read More
As El Paso enters new stage in COVID-19 battle, here is the latest on business openings, face coverings
State and local leaders are looking to open segments of the economy. Here's a quick briefing on what to know ahead of Greg Abbott's expected executive order Monday. → Read More
Watch live: El Paso County Appeals Court hears oral arguments over Downtown 'arena'
A legal dispute over the multipurpose performing arts and entertainment center continued in El Paso County's Eighth Court of Appeals during a digital livestream. → Read More
El Pasoans in areas most impacted by coronavirus still gathering, 17 tickets issued for violations
The city has conducted over 6,800 check-ins with local businesses and looked into nearly 3,300 calls from residents over the coronavirus. → Read More
Juárez epicenter of coronavirus outbreak in Chihuahua; 82 cases in city, 20 deaths
The number of positive coronavirus cases stands at 82, and 20 have died in Juárez. → Read More
Downtown El Paso arena discussion sparks tension during City Council meeting
Over 20 calls into Monday's digital City Council meeting supported a plan to instead renovate the Abraham Chavez Theatre or the convention center. → Read More
El Paso City Council extends emergency ordinance, budget has $26 million hit from pandemic
City of El Paso employees could face layoffs and furloughs as a result of the $26 million budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
El Paso County has first death related to COVID-19
For more information, call the 211-COVID hotline from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. → Read More
City Council, residents adjust to digital meetings as coronavirus pandemic sparks change
El Paso City Council meetings go digital as a precaution to slow spread of the coronavirus. Public servants and residents are adjusting to the change. → Read More
Coronavirus in El Paso: City prepares for a years-long impact on its budget
There are no exact figures on the impact the global coronavrius pandemic will have on the city's budget but officials are preparing for the impact. → Read More
Watch live: Officials give update on COVID-19 in El Paso County
El Paso officials give an update on COVID-19 coronavirus in El Paso County, which was at 115 cases, 27 hospitalizations as of April 6, 2020. → Read More
El Paso County COVID-19 positive cases reach 68
El Paso city and county officials say there are now 68 COVID-19 positive cases. → Read More
Watch live: El Paso officials to give update on COVID-19 cases and LiftFund
El Paso leaders plan on addressing novel coronavirus updates and sharing information on an effort to lessen the impact of the pandemic on local businesses. → Read More
Watch live: El Paso City Council to discuss emergency ordinance to battle spread of coronavirus
El Paso City Council to discuss the emergency ordinance to battle spread of coronavirus after the number of cases rose to 40 over the weekend. → Read More
Youth tests positive for coronavirus at El Paso County juvenile detention center
A youth at the El Paso County Juvenile Justice Center has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Staff are implementing quarantine procedures. → Read More