El Paso's Ysleta School District Launches Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Initiative Across Eight Elementary Schools
Ysleta Independent School District launches a Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program in eight schools with Texas Agriculture Department's support, aiming to instill healthy eating habits in students.
El Paso Confronts Measles Outbreak with First Cases of the Year in Unvaccinated Children
El Paso reports its first measles cases of the year, including an unvaccinated three-year-old. Efforts are underway to contain the spread and increase immunizations, highlighting the disease's serious risks and the importance of the measles vaccine.
El Paso Offers Free Vaccines for Eligible Children Ahead of School Year, Ysleta ISD Launches Full-Day Early Education Program
El Paso's Department of Public Health is offering free vaccines for eligible children to combat preventable diseases, while Ysleta ISD introduces early education programs without district boundaries.
El Paso Officials Urge Residents to Employ "Four Ds" Strategy Against Mosquito Onslaught
El Paso officials advise residents to use the "Four Ds" to prevent mosquito bites: use EPA-approved repellents such as DEET, wear long sleeves and pants, limit outdoor activity at dusk and dawn, and drain stagnant water.
Horse Virus Rumors Spook El Paso as Officials Say Neigh to Outbreak
Social posts overstate the threat: state trackers show a separate October EIA quarantine in El Paso County but no active EHV‑1 neurologic outbreak centered in El Paso. Officials point to a Waco‑linked EHV‑1 event and urge biosecurity.
