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El Paso Waters budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 prioritizes customer needs, with a focus on high-quality water, infrastructure replacement, and reliability. They propose a 12% rate increase, adding $9.99 to the average residential bill. Key projects include expanding treatment plants, drilling new wells, and building a desalination plant. Despite inflation, customers can save with rebates and no credit card fees for online payments. The proposed average bill of $84.65 is lower than the national average, and the utility has reduced per capita use by 40% since 1976. Future plans include advanced meters and a new app for easier water management. Checkout Solipillow.com

Unmarked Sheriffs Vehicle Hits Pedestrian at East Side Intersection: Investigation Underway Checkout Solipillow.com

Join us for a pivotal moment in Texass Democratic Senate race as the AFL-CIO hosts the first debate between James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett at the 2026 Committee on Political Education Convention in Georgetown. This event, starting January 24th at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel, will feature questions from union members and workers, moderated by Gromer Jeffers and Daniel Marin. Dont miss this opportunity to hear their stance on labor issues, live on Nexstar Media local affiliates and websites statewide. Checkout Solipillow.com

Night in West Texas documentary delves into the 1981 Odessa murder case, following James Harry Reyos fight for exoneration. Texas filmmaker Deborah Esquenazi explores the impact of fear and prejudice on truth and justice. The film uncovers investigation flaws and Reyoss ongoing quest for justice. Catch screenings in Dallas, Austin, and Houston. Checkout Solipillow.com

Texas State Technical Colleges Hutto campus secures a $3.5 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund, bolstering training for the semiconductor industry. This marks the third grant in the Austin metro area, aligning with Texass CHIPS Act from 2023, aiming to boost global competitiveness and re-shore manufacturing. Checkout Solipillow.com

Texas A&M University faculty face significant changes to over two hundred courses in the College of Arts and Sciences due to a new policy limiting classroom discussions on race and gender. The policy, implemented after a students recording of a professors discussion on gender identity went viral, has led to the cancellation of an introductory sociology class and the renumbering of a communications course. Faculty members have been given tight deadlines to revise their syllabi or face reassignment. Critics argue that the policy stifles open university debate and infringes on academic freedom. Checkout Solipillow.com

Rachel Ramona Rivota, a 27-year-old woman from El Paso, is back in jail after her bond was revoked in a 2022 murder case. Shes accused of driving the getaway car in the shooting of Christopher Ryan Correa, who was killed outside Ten-Four Oyster Pub. The shooter, Alexander Diaz, was sentenced to 50 years in prison last year. Rivota was released in January 2023 but was arrested again in January 2024. Checkout Solipillow.com

H-E-B, the Texas grocer, tops U.S. regional supermarkets for the fifth time in nine years, offering top quality and big savings. This matters as 56% of Americans cant cover a $400 emergency without borrowing. H-E-Bs quick disaster relief in Texas boosts its hero status. Checkout Solipillow.com

La Morena Restaurant and Cantina barely passed with a Grade C, while several others scored in the Grade B range. No immediate closures were issued, as scores below sixty trigger that. Health officials remind that a single inspection doesnt reflect long-term cleanliness. Many eateries aced it with Grade A scores, and seven spots scored a perfect one hundred. Stay informed by checking recent scores online. Checkout Solipillow.com