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El Paso's $65M Cancer Center and Deck Park Await Approval

6/1/2025

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El Paso's Healthcare Expansion

El Paso is on the brink of a healthcare revolution with a proposed $65 million for its inaugural comprehensive cancer center, awaiting House approval, which would bring state funding to a remarkable $130 million. The city is also eyeing $10 million for a visionary deck park over I-10, while the El Paso Community College Board welcomes new officials and leadership.

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Texas Budget Approval

Texas has approved a monumental $338 billion budget for 2025-2026, earmarking $51 billion for property tax relief and $8.5 billion for public education. With Governor Abbott's approval needed within 10 days, this budget also aims to strengthen the electrical grid and create a water fund to bolster vital infrastructure.

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El Paso's Healthcare Expansion

El Paso is on the brink of a healthcare revolution with a proposed $65 million for its inaugural comprehensive cancer center, awaiting House approval, which would bring state funding to a remarkable $130 million. The city is also eyeing $10 million for a visionary deck park over I-10, while the El Paso Community College Board welcomes new officials and leadership.

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