Gaby Velasquez

5 days ago | elpasotimes.com | Gaby Velasquez

As the Eastlake High School drumline played, teachers grabbed their Whataburger breakfast and took their seats in the theater, where the orchestra performed. History teacher Thomas Medina was surprised with a 2025 WhataTeacher Grant from Whataburger. "It was 100%, it was such a big surprise, I left my Whatacookie on the floor and forgot to pick it up," said Medina, "I'm honored to just be nominated for something like this, but the kids really deserve all the credit.

5 days ago | elpasotimes.com | Gaby Velasquez

Gaby VelasquezAndrea Amaro, El Paso’s only female Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and the reigning Fury Fighting Championship strawweight titleholder, trains with her coach Michael Diaz at City Wolves Jiujitsu gym in East El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

6 days ago | idahostatesman.com | Gaby Velasquez

Democrats are deep in debate over the age of their older leaders. Some need replacement, according to younger Democrats who want to replace them. And in some cases, they are right. But these arguments turn toxic when they equate age with capability. Ageism is bad politics, especially when you look at the age of the electorate. David Hogg, vice chair for the Democratic National Committee, angered many party members with his call to primary older Democratic incumbents in safe districts.

6 days ago | miamiherald.com | Gaby Velasquez

Democrats are deep in debate over the age of their older leaders. Some need replacement, according to younger Democrats who want to replace them. And in some cases, they are right. But these arguments turn toxic when they equate age with capability. Ageism is bad politics, especially when you look at the age of the electorate. David Hogg, vice chair for the Democratic National Committee, angered many party members with his call to primary older Democratic incumbents in safe districts.

1 week ago | elpasotimes.com | Gaby Velasquez

Gaby VelasquezChapin High School players warm up before a Region 19 Girls Flag Football game against Northwest Early College High School at Irvin High School in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Gaby Velasquez/ El Paso TimesA Chapin High School player runs the ball during a Region 19 Girls Flag Football game against Northwest Early College High School at Irvin High School in El Paso, Texas, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.