The Explorer

Certain teachers have political signs in their classrooms; does this discourage students from sharing their honest opinions about politics?

Never stop exploring: First Amendment rights in the classroom

May 13, 2020

Texas to reopen

May 1, 2020

As the economy continues to struggle with the closure of business due to COVID-19, many people are questioning when businesses can “go back to normal.” On April 16, President Donald Trump outlines a plan to slowly reopen the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been dominating headlines and controlling the very organization of society for over a month now in the US. Many colleges in the US have already cancelled all in-person classes for the summer semester.

Universities consider online fall semesters

April 23, 2020

Zoom videoconferences have become a core part of some businesses and school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the company is under investigation for security concerns.

Zoom investigated by New York attorney general

April 9, 2020

COVID-19 has become a pandemic, causing EPISD to take action.

EPISD schools get additional week of break amid coronavirus concerns

March 13, 2020

Voting is a citizen's duty. Super Tuesday is one of the most important days in an election year.

Super Tuesday: importance and results

March 12, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders, is speaking to his supporters at one of his many rallies.

Bernie Sanders holds rally in El Paso

March 2, 2020

During early voting and the primary on March 3, Texas voters will be choosing the candidates to run for office from each party in the November general election. Depending on the position, the individuals elected in the general election will serve out their term locally, in Austin, or in Washington, DC.

Political responsibilities by position, explained

February 27, 2020

President Trump delivered the State of the Union on Feb. 4, 2020.

State of the Union Address takes place

February 20, 2020

WE[Fill in the Blank] members with Elisa Tamayo and Claudia Ordaz Perez pose following the debate.

WE(fillintheblank) hosts District 76 debate

February 13, 2020

On Jan. 30, President Donald Trump received a briefing about the novel coronavirus, suggesting the global spread of this illness.

Novel coronavirus spreads throughout world

February 6, 2020

On Jan. 14, 2020 the Democratic Party held the final debate before the Iowa Caucus.

Democratic Debate 2020

January 23, 2020