The funds come from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, Gov. Greg Abbott said in a Thursday news release announcing $26 million in grants from the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant program. El Paso is one of seven military communities to receive grants this year, with others including Fort Hood in Bell County and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.<\/p>\n
The news release states the funds will be invested in infrastructure projects and other initiatives and protect jobs in military communities that \u201cmay be impacted by any future Base Realignment and Closure process or other basing decisions.\u201d The last BRAC was authorized<\/a> by Congress in 2005, and the Department of Defense last requested realignments in 2017.<\/p>\n Texas is home to 15 active-duty military installations, including Fort Bliss<\/a>.<\/p>\n Daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Visits El Paso to Promote Eddie Guerrero Clothing Line<\/p>\n Sherilyn Guerrero, daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero, returned to El Paso on Thursday to promote a new WWE-licensed clothing collaboration honoring her father\u2019s legacy ahead of WrestleMania 42.<\/p>\n Guerrero participated in a private media shoot hosted by Pro Wrestling Legacy in partnership with Civil Regime, a Los Angeles-based streetwear brand. The collection, which features Eddie Guerrero-inspired designs, is set for a wider release during WrestleMania weekend in April.<\/p>\n \u201cTo have this collaboration with Civil Regime and it being a WWE collection means the world to me,\u201d Guerrero said. \u201cThe honoring of my father is truly something that I am honored to be here and represent.\u201d<\/p>\n RELATED: Familia and fans: Eddie Guerrero\u2019s legacy lives on as El Paso prepares a citywide tribute<\/a><\/p>\n The apparel drop is tied to WrestleMania 42, scheduled for April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Civil Regime plans to feature the collection during WrestleMania events, with additional designs expected beyond the initial release.<\/p>\n Gordo Johnson, creative director for Civil Regime, said involving Guerrero in the launch was essential to the project.<\/p>\n \u201cInvolving Sherilyn in this was really special to us, because we\u2019re huge fans of Eddie Guerrero,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cWhat better way than to have his daughter be here and represent and tell her story of him as much as we\u2019re telling ours.\u201d<\/p>\n Eddie Guerrero, a 1985 Jefferson High School graduate, remains one of El Paso\u2019s most celebrated athletes. Known for his charisma and technical skill, Guerrero rose to global prominence in WWE, where he won multiple championships before his death in 2005. On Nov. 18, 2025, the city of El Paso officially proclaimed \u201cEddie Guerrero Day\u201d for the first time, honoring his legacy with a public celebration that drew fans and wrestling figures to the city.<\/p>\n Sherilyn Guerrero, who is currently training and wrestling with Reality of Wrestling, the Houston-based promotion run by WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, said returning to her hometown for the collaboration carries personal significance.<\/p>\n \u201cEl Paso was my father, and my father is El Paso,\u201d she said. \u201cHe loved this community and he loved the city so much.\u201d<\/p>\n The clothing collection is expected to be available online and featured during WrestleMania weekend festivities.<\/p>\n El Paso Women Hall of Fame to Induct Class of 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n Nine Borderland women will be inducted into the El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 28. The inductees and their categories are:\u00a0<\/p>\n Sheila Anthony \u2014 Military<\/p>\n Aliana Apodaca \u2014 Business\u00a0<\/p>\n Baby Ruth Boswell \u2014 Posthumously, Public Service\u00a0<\/p>\n Isela Casta\u00f1on Williams \u2014 Education\u00a0<\/p>\n Amanda Ekery<\/a> \u2014 Art\u00a0<\/p>\n Betsy Keller<\/a> \u2014 Public Service\u00a0<\/p>\n Lily Lim\u00f3n \u2014 Civic Leadership\u00a0<\/p>\n Candace Printz \u2014 Community Activist\u00a0<\/p>\n Sandra M. Reid \u2014 Volunteer\u00a0<\/p>\n The El Paso Commission for Women and its Hall of Fame were established in 1985 to highlight the achievements of women who have made a \u201cmeaningful and lasting impact across fields such as public service, education, business, civic leadership, and community advocacy,\u201d the organization\u2019s website states. The annual banquet was established in 1990.<\/p>\n The El Paso organization, which operates independently, stems from the Texas Governor\u2019s Commission for Women.<\/p>\n The honorees were recognized Monday by the El Paso County Commissioners Court with a resolution proclaiming March 28, 2026, as \u201cEl Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame Honorees Day.\u201d The proclamation celebrates \u201cwomen whose dedication, leadership, and service continue to shape and strengthen the El Paso community.\u201d<\/p>\n The 33rd annual El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame ceremony will be held at noon March 28 at the El Paso Community College Administrative Services Center, 9050 Viscount Blvd.\u00a0<\/p>\n Information: elpasocommissionforwomen.org<\/a><\/p>\n City Hosts Open House Ahead of Updating its Bike Plan<\/p>\n The city of El Paso will host an open house Saturday to get community feedback on its\u00a0 Comprehensive Bike Plan. The meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Chamizal Community Center, 2119 Cypress Ave.<\/p>\n The bike plan aims to determine how to connect roads, streets, intersections and equipment such as bicycle racks and holders on public transportation to bike lanes, bike share and other bicycle amenities to improve mobility. It also serves as a guide for\u00a0 identifying streets that are suitable for bicycling and how the city will invest in future changes to make cycling a safer, more comfortable and more practical option.<\/p>\n Residents can comment on changes the city has made, areas that need attention and what improvements they would like to see in the updated plan. The first bicycle plan<\/a>, created 10 years ago, included creating bicycle lane networks, implementing safety features such as signage and incorporating bike lanes into street repairs and designs.<\/p>\n The updated plan is expected to be finalized by winter and will be used over the next 10 years to guide investments in bicycle infrastructure and will focus on practical, neighborhood solutions to make biking a more viable transportation option.<\/p>\n An online survey is also available in English and Spanish<\/a>.<\/p>\n El Paso Zoo to Open Daily<\/p>\n The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens will be open daily starting Monday, March 30. Zoo hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last entry at 4 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n The zoo was previously closed to visitors Monday and Tuesday. It will still close for the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year\u2019s Day holidays.<\/p>\n The zoo offers various exhibits and attractions, including the Copper Canyon Challenge Ropes Course and the Endangered Species Carousel, Desert Spring Splash Pad and offers various dining options.\u00a0<\/p>\n The zoo also offers designated quiet areas and headphone zones on the first Sunday of each month as part of a partnership with KultureCity, helping make the experience more sensory inclusive for all guests.<\/p>\n Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the gate. Advance tickets remain valid for 30 days.<\/p>\n Information: ElPasoZoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n Greater El Paso Landfill to Undergo $20 Million Expansion<\/p>\n The city built six new cells at the Greater El Paso Landfill at 2600 Darrington Road in Clint to allow for another 12 years of space for household and business waste. The $20 million expansion is being funded by residential solid waste fees for the additional 65 acres of space.<\/p>\n Constructing new cells, which are individual waste units, required removing more than 2 million cubic yards of dirt, installing liners to protect the soil and groundwater and integrating specialized systems to collect and manage liquid byproducts from decomposing waste.<\/p>\n New landfill cells were last built in 2018. The landfill takes in 1,500 to 2,000 tons of waste from households and businesses daily and is about 217 acres including the expanded area.<\/p>\n The landfill serves El Paso and surrounding areas including the Town of Horizon City, Clint and Fabens<\/p>\n It\u2019s open to public and private haulers from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.<\/p>\n Disposal fees begin at $16 per truckload for waste weighing less than one ton.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/LT-SHERILYN-GUERRERO-06.jpg\")
Sherilyn Guerrero, daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero, answers questions during a visit to the Pro Wrestling Legacy academy in Central El Paso. Guerrero visited El Paso to unveil a new Civil Regime apparel line featuring images of her father, Eddie Guerrero, who made his own wrestling debut in 1987 at age 20. (Luis Torres \/ El Paso Matters)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Womens-Hall-of-Fame-2026.jpg\")
Organizers and inductees of the El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame were honored with a proclamation by the El Paso County Commissioners Court, Monday, March 23, 2026. The commission honors women who\u2019ve made lasting impact in fields such as public service, arts, education, business, civic leadership, and community advocacy. (Courtesy El Paso County)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260326_110648.jpg\")
A sign on Resler Drive warns drivers to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists. (Elida S. Perez \/ El Paso Matters)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/El-Paso-Zoo.jpg\")
Entrance to the Chihuahuan Desert exhibit at the El Paso Zoo. (Courtesy El Paso Zoo)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/March23RibbonCutting-5.jpg\")
The city held a ribbon cutting March 23 ahead of adding six new cells to the Greater El Paso Landfill. (Courtesy of the city of El Paso)<\/p>\n