Angela Saavedra

Oct 18, 2024 | elpasomatters.org | Angela Saavedra

The 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives consider proposed laws and resolutions, decide whether to refer proposed constitutional amendments for submission to the voters, file bills that may become state law and appropriate all funds for the operation of state government. District 74 represents much of the West Texas border with Mexico, including a sliver of El Paso. Texas representatives get paid $7,200 a year and serve two-year terms.

Mar 13, 2024 | elpasomatters.org | Angela Saavedra |Ramon Bracamontes

This is your weekly update, which takes a quick look at the week ahead and some developments that El Paso Matters is following. City’s Multipurpose Center Remains in Limbo: The El Paso City Council on Tuesday again postponed voting on whether to build the multipurpose performing arts and entertainment center at the Union Depot area of Downtown El Paso. The vote was postponed for two weeks.

Mar 12, 2024 | elpasomatters.org | Angela Saavedra

Members of the El Paso Matters Book Club gathered at the El Paso Public Library Dorris Van Doren Branch for a discussion with author Sylvia Aguilar Zéleny about her book ‘Trash’ on Feb. 29. Aguilar Zéleny also led a writing workshop on Feb. 20 in collaboration with the El Paso Matters Book Club and El Paso Community College’s Chrysalis journal, fostering creativity and dialogue among attendees. The El Paso Matters Book Club is sponsored by Literarity Book Shop. Click here to join our book club.

Oct 3, 2023 | elpasomatters.org | Angela Saavedra

Where: Aurellia’s Bottle Shop & Brewhouse, 1620 Resler Dr, El Paso, TX 79911Join us for bites, brews and news at 6 p.m. Oct. 12, at Aurellia’s Bottle Shop & Brewhouse, 1620 Resler Drive in West El Paso. Talk to El Paso Matters journalists and sample the new El Paso Matters Mexican American Lager, brewed by Aurellia’s. 100% of profits from the beer will be donated to El Paso Matters. RSVP: EPMBEER.eventbrite.com

Jul 7, 2023 | elpasomatters.org | Angela Saavedra

Event Details Where: El Paso Public Library Sergio Troncoso Branch, 9321 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79907Join El Paso Matters for a discussion of “Nobody’s Pilgrims” with author Sergio TroncosoThis free event will feature a moderated discussion with the author. Attendees will have a chance to ask the author questions during the event.