Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of October.
Good morning, El Paso.
🏘️ Community
At Westside Church of Christ on Mesa, Robert Siqueiros writes weekly inspirational messages on a sign that his daughter Piper reads daily to help start her day positively.
Local drivers often pause to reflect on these uplifting words as they pass by.
🎓 Education
Young chess players and local attorneys clashed at the third annual Kids vs. Lawyers Chess Tournament held Saturday in El Paso.
Hosted by County Commissioner Iliana Holguin and City Representatives Chris Canales and Lily Limon, the event let students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade explore leadership and law careers.
🏥 Health
Dr. Veerinder Taneja resigned as El Paso’s public health director on Sept.
4, leaving the department with a leadership gap after three directors since the pandemic. The city will begin a national search for a permanent replacement in November while assistant health director Sara Cera serves as interim leader.
🏈 Sports
UTEP men's basketball has 15 newcomers—without any returners—and prepares for its season opener on Nov.
2 against Northern Kentucky, although the team was picked to finish ninth in its first Mountain West Conference season.
Fifteen local high school football players shined in week 7 during games played Oct.
8 and Oct. 9, with standout performances that featured multiple touchdowns + key defensive plays. Their efforts helped local teams secure important wins.
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