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Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa could reshape higher education through appointments to university boards of regents, influencing academic freedom, tenure and budgets. But an expert says reversing years of policy changes could take a decade. elpasomatters.org/2026/11/10/gin…
elpasomatters.org Gina Hinojosa faces a long road to reshape Texas higher education As governor, Gina Hinojosa could reshape university leadership and higher education policy, but experts say restoring academic freedom and institutional autonomy will take time.
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BREAKING: Texas AG Ken Paxton has dropped a lawsuit seeking to shut down El Paso’s Annunciation House, ending a nearly three-year legal fight over the migrant shelter network and its work serving people arriving at the border. elpasomatters.org/2026/11/09/att…
elpasomatters.org After nearly 3 years, AG Ken Paxton drops fight to shut down El Paso’s Annunciation House “It’s over,” says Ruben Garcia, executive director of the network of migrant shelters that the Texas Attorney General’s Office sought to shut down since February 2024. The AG’s Office on Monday filed...
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President Trump and Gov. Abbott have cracked down on what they call “birth tourism.” But researchers said they don’t consider binational communities like El Paso-Juárez, where families travel in-between for medical services. elpasomatters.org/2026/11/09/el-…
elpasomatters.org Trump targeted foreign-born mothers who gave birth in El Paso. Will the midterm election results... President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott also condemned the U.S. Supreme Court decision to protect birthright citizenship.
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El Paso's proposed deck plaza has $74 million in funding commitments, but still faces a big funding shortfall. Supporters say they have until late 2027 to secure millions of dollars needed for the deck before TxDOT begins rebuilding I-10 Downtown in 2028. elpasomatters.org/2026/11/08/el-…
elpasomatters.org El Paso deck plaza backers seek more funding ahead of new deadline in late 2027 Supporters of the project say they now have until the end of 2027 to secure about $32 million for retaining walls needed to support the park
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For 28 seasons, Scott Brooks helped build Canutillo football into an El Paso powerhouse.

Now, with 202 victories and one final playoff run ahead, the retiring coach faces a difficult goodbye to the program and community he calls home. elpasomatters.org/2026/11/06/el-…
elpasomatters.org Legacy of loyalty: Scott Brooks built more than a football program in 28 seasons at Canutillo After 28 seasons, 202 victories and generations of players, Canutillo football head coach Scott Brooks prepares to leave the community and program that became his life's work.