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El Paso County has grown from 509 clean energy workers in 2010 to 2,100 in 2024, with wages jumping to $85,138. The county is part of Colorado's Eastern Plains renewable energy boom that's transforming rural communities with good-paying jobs and billions in economic impact.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office celebrated dozens of volunteers who donate their time and talents to keep Colorado communities safe. The recognition event highlighted how everyday citizens are making their neighborhoods stronger through service. #
Nine high school students from two IDEA campuses in El Paso were surprised with scholarships worth up to $8,000 each to attend the University of Texas at El Paso. The awards celebrate their hard work and academic excellence, opening doors to college education right in their community.
A researcher who grew up using a "pharmacy tree" in India just won a grant to test whether its compounds can fight pancreatic cancer with fewer side effects than chemotherapy. El Paso faces the highest pancreatic cancer rates in Texas, making this breakthrough research especially urgent for the local community.
After cancer surgery took most of his teeth, a beloved El Paso musician grew a mustache to hide his smile and stopped going out. Now his community has given him something priceless: his confidence back.
El Paso's fourth annual Juneteenth celebration brought together residents from across cultures to honor freedom and unity. The city's first Black mayor joined hundreds at Nations Tobin Park for a festival that's grown bigger each year. #
When Texas banned Pride crosswalks, El Paso found a creative workaround that celebrates their LGBTQ+ community. The city wrapped downtown street lights in colorful Pride-themed cylinders that stay within the law.
Volunteers at the Humane Society of El Paso are giving homeless animals 50,000 hours of love each year, proving you don't need money to make a massive difference. One volunteer shares how treats, snuggles, and kennel cleanups are changing lives on both sides of the cage.
Cancer survivors two-stepped their way through Cielo Vista Mall in western-themed costumes, celebrating five years of an event that's become a Borderland tradition. The "Give Cancer the Boot" dance party brought together hundreds of survivors for an afternoon of line dancing, art, and community. #
A high school senior who dedicated over 1,000 hours to serving her community has been named the first winner of a scholarship honoring an educator who died helping others. Jin Song's selfless spirit mirrors the legacy of the woman the award celebrates.
Pacific County, Washington just recorded its lowest July unemployment rate since 1990, dropping to 4.7% and beating major metro areas. The rural county now boasts lower joblessness than Seattle's King County, proving small towns can lead big comebacks.
Two Washington counties just saw their unemployment rates drop significantly in a single month. Grays Harbor and Pacific counties are creating more opportunities for workers as the region's job market strengthens.
All 88 counties across Ohio reported lower unemployment in April, with some of the hardest-hit areas seeing the biggest turnarounds. Even counties still above the state average are moving in the right direction.
Milwaukee County has slashed its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half in less than 20 years, putting it ahead of schedule to meet ambitious climate goals. While federal climate efforts falter, this Midwest county proves local action can deliver real results.
Fairfax County is installing its first public electric vehicle charging stations at its government headquarters, making it easier for workers and visitors to go electric. The move supports the county's ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.
El Boquerón National Park is closing for a month to give its trails, viewpoints and natural areas some much-needed care. The temporary pause shows how El Salvador is prioritizing long-term protection of its most-loved natural spaces.
Dallas County students are crushing their state exams, with biology scores jumping 12 points and math gains outpacing the rest of Texas. Fourteen of the county's 15 largest school districts improved student achievement this year.
Dane County, Wisconsin is expanding access to electric vehicles with 22 new charging stations designed to reach renters and rural residents. The "Charge Up Dane County" initiative prioritizes neighborhoods where home charging isn't an option.
Twenty-three students walked across the stage this May at Georgia's Monroe County Achievement Center, a specialized school helping teens catch up on credits and succeed despite past challenges. The graduation marks another win for a program that's keeping the county's graduation rate strong. ##
Seven high school students in Monroe County just got life-changing news: they've earned Presidential Scholarships to Monroe County Community College. These awards cover their tuition completely, removing financial barriers to higher education. #
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