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TxDOT les pide a los conductores que reduzcan la velocidad y tengan precaución al viajar por las áreas de construcción en las carreteras
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AUSTIN – A medida que aumentan los proyectos de construcción en las carreteras de todo el estado, los funcionarios de TxDOT les están pidiendo a los conductores que reduzcan la velocidad y se mantengan alerta al manejar por las miles de zonas de trabajo en Texas para protegerse ellos mismos y a los demás.

En el 2021, los choques de tránsito en las zonas de trabajo del estado cobraron la vida de 244 personas, un aumento de 33% con respecto al año anterior.

Los conductores y sus pasajeros representan la mayoría de los que murieron en los choques en las zonas de trabajo el año pasado en Texas: murieron 195 conductores o pasajeros de vehículos, junto con 38 peatones, cuatro ciclistas y tres trabajadores de construcción en las carreteras. El exceso de velocidad y la falta de atención de los conductores fueron las causas principales de los choques.

Con esas estadísticas alarmantes en mente, la campaña de TxDOT “Maneja Listo. Maneja Seguro.” marca el inicio de la Semana Nacional de Atención en las Zonas de Trabajo, del 11 al 15 de abril, compartiendo consejos de seguridad para evitar los choques y muertes en las zonas de trabajo.

“Es motivo para preocuparnos enormemente el hecho de que el número de personas muertas en nuestras carreteras alcanzó el año pasado un nivel que no se veía en 40 años y que las muertes en las zonas de trabajo también aumentaron dramáticamente”, dijo Marc Williams, Director Ejecutivo de TxDOT. “Es importante que los conductores recuerden que las condiciones de manejo en las zonas de trabajo pueden ser particularmente difíciles porque puede haber mayor congestión, equipo pesado que se mueve lentamente, barreras temporales y vehículos que se detienen de manera repentina. Por eso es crucial que todos presten toda su atención y manejen a velocidades seguras en las áreas donde se realizan trabajos de construcción y mantenimiento”.

La campaña “Maneja Listo. Maneja Seguro.” ofrece cinco consejos para manejar seguros por las zonas de trabajo:
1. Reduzcan la velocidad. Obedezcan el límite de velocidad y hagan ajustes al manejar según las condiciones de la carretera.
2. Presten atención. Eviten las distracciones, mantengan su mente en la carretera y guarden el celular.
3. Estén pendientes de los trabajadores en la carretera. El único equipo protector que usan es ropa reflectante, un casco y botas de seguridad. Siempre obedezcan las instrucciones de los trabajadores que dirigen el tráfico con banderas y estén alertas a los letreros que anuncian las zonas de trabajo.
4. Mantengan la distancia entre vehículos. Dejen suficiente espacio para detenerse rápidamente por si tienen que hacerlo. Los choques por detrás son el tipo más común en las zonas de trabajo.
5. Hagan planes con tiempo adicional. Las construcciones en las carreteras pueden causar retrasos. Tomen esto en cuenta en sus planes.

La seguridad en las carreteras también incluye cumplir con la ley estatal Cambia de Carril/Reduce la Velocidad que requiere que los conductores se muevan un carril o reduzcan la velocidad a 20 mph por debajo del límite de velocidad cuando se acerquen a un vehículo de TxDOT, vehículo de emergencia, policía, servicios públicos o grúa con las luces intermitentes encendidas parada a un lado de la carretera.

Las multas de tránsito se duplican en las zonas de trabajo cuando hay trabajadores presentes y pueden costar hasta $2,000. No acatar la ley Cambia de Carril/Reduce la Velocidad también puede resultar en una multa de hasta $2,000.

“Maneja Listo. Maneja Seguro.” es un componente clave de #EndTheStreakTX, un esfuerzo comunitario y de redes sociales más extenso que anima a los conductores a tomar decisiones de manejo más seguras detrás del volante como abrocharse el cinturón de seguridad, manejar a la velocidad indicada, nunca textear y manejar y nunca manejar bajo los efectos del alcohol u otras drogas. El 7 de noviembre del 2000 fue el último día sin muertes en las calles de Texas. #EndTheStreakTX les pide a todos los texanos que se comprometan a manejar de manera segura para ayudar a darle fin a la racha de muertes diarias.
Estamos animando a todos los profesionales de seguridad vial a que vistan ropa anaranjada el 13 de abril, el Día Nacional de Vestir de Naranja, para demostrar con orgullo su apoyo a la seguridad en las zonas de trabajo.

BEDFORD, Texas (April 11, 2022) – Remember the good old days when you could get a delicious DQ® Chocolate Dipped Cone filled with creamy vanilla soft serve for less than a buck? The DQ brand is celebrating their 75th anniversary in Texas and DQ restaurants in Texas are turning back the clock by offering a small cone at only 75 cents through Sunday, April 24.

Fans can enjoy a small cone or small, classic dipped cone with that crunchy chocolatey coating. It’s beloved by everybody. Fans also can try the new Fruity Blast Dipped Cone, a light purple, fruity cereal explosion of flavor.

Why not live large and enjoy both? After all, they’re just 75 cents each for a limited time.

And the trademarked cone curl on top of the cone? Always and forever.

For 75 years, DQ restaurants in Texas have been the friendly, go-to gathering spots where fans enjoyed delicious treats and eats and forged countless fond memories. And with nearly 600 Texas locations offering a uniquely Texas-centric hot food menu that reflects the Lone Star State’s grand spirit, celebrating has never been easier.

Mark your calendars: This limited time offer on 75 cent small cones runs through Sunday, April 24th. You don’t want to miss this one, trust us.

Fans also can share their favorite stories and photos about any one of their neighborhood DQ locations in Texas by visiting dqtexas.com/anniversary. Whatever the story, DQ restaurants in Texas want to hear it.

There are few brands as iconic as the DQ brand. Innovative DQ treats and eats, along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned DQ restaurants in Texas as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council is a nonprofit organization made up of DQ franchisees operating in Texas. The Council develops the advertising and marketing program for DQ franchisees in Texas and controls the Texas Country Foods menu along with managing supply/distribution for the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. The DQ restaurants in Texas are franchised by American Dairy Queen Corporation and the DQ franchise system includes approximately 7,000 franchised locations in the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries, including the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas.

For more information about the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council, visit dqtexas.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

GAME DAY April 9th, 2022

The Women’s Football Alliance (WFA), Sun City Stealth women’s tackle football team will be debuting our sophomore season; taking the field for regular season play April 9th through May 21st, 2022.

We are honored to host Reach For A Star of El Paso! They will be accepting stuffed animals and Easter themed donations for their Easter Extravaganza benefitting terminally ill children and child victims of abuse. Fifteen year-old aspiring model, singer, and Franklin H.S. Silver Starz dancer Zoey Weeden will perform the National Anthem. YMCA of El Paso President/CEO Bill Coon will be the game site announcer. El Paso sports correspondent and Owner at the Tipping Point Mike Tipton will helm the Game Day broadcast booth!

We cordially invite you to attend the Sun City Stealth’s home opening game as we host visiting WFA Division III rival Rocky Mountain ThunderKatz from Colorado Springs Colorado! The game is scheduled for April 9, 2022 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and game activities starting at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson High School, 4700 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905.

Online tickets click here

EL PASO, TX — March 31, 2022 — Richard Castro, an advocate for education in the El Paso region and the Co-Founder of CREEED, has generously donated $1 million to sponsor the Challenge It/Probando Tu Ingenio exhibition at La Nube, now under construction in downtown El Paso.

Challenge It, one of nine themed exhibitions in the interactive museum and science center, will offer an array of engineering experiences, from designing and testing cars and boats, to coding a giant LED cube, and using 3D printers and laser cutters in open-ended maker activities. The exhibition will feature platforms for challenges that provoke creativity, innovation, and learning through perseverance.

“Thanks to the vision of business owners like Richard Castro, La Nube will challenge kids and families for generations to come,” said Eric Pearson, President and CEO of the El Paso Community Foundation. “We are so very grateful to Richard for embracing this project and for this tremendous donation.”

Mr. Castro sits on the boards of financial and economic development organizations, such as Community en Accion, which he founded, and the Council on Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development, which he chairs. Castro Enterprises Inc. owns and operates nearly 30 McDonald’s franchises in West Texas.

“I have always believed that education equals economic development for individuals, families, and the community at large,” said Mr. Castro. “The connection, engagement, and entertainment that will be created at La Nube will further education in so many ways.”

La Nube is a public-private partnership of the El Paso Community Foundation, the City of El Paso and other community stakeholders. It is expected to open its doors to visitors in early 2023. For more information, visit la-nube.org.

After months of speculation, the leadership of the El Paso Children’s Museum and Science Center has announced its permanent name — La Nube: The Shape of Imagination.

La Nube means “The Cloud” in Spanish and refers to the giant cloud-shaped building under construction on the corner of Santa Fe Street and W. Main Drive in downtown El Paso. The name was chosen from a long list of more than 600 suggestions submitted by members of the El Paso community.

The name was revealed this morning at a ceremony attended by 100 excited 1st through 5th graders at Aoy Elementary School. Officials from La Nube, exhibition fabricator Kubick Maltbie, the El Paso Community Foundation, and the City of El Paso were present to unveil the brand with a variety of take-home goodies and a video presentation.

“We are thrilled to announce the name of the new children’s museum and science center coming to downtown El Paso,” Executive Director Barry Van Deman said. “When La Nube opens, families will explore, play, and learn throughout four floors of exhibits. Taking its inspiration from the clouds above, La Nube will challenge learners of all ages to reach for the clouds and let their imagination soar.”

La Nube will open in early 2023. With a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), the center will spark curiosity and cultivate critical thinking. Through playful and joyful engagement, children and their families will interact with expansive, hands-on exhibits, an exploration of land, water, and sky.

The public is invited to join La Nube as it launches its next phase of fundraising through the Reach for the Clouds campaign. Online fundraising options can be found la-nube.org/donate.

“We are truly grateful for the generosity of donors in bringing La Nube to El Paso. We invite everyone to be a part of this adventure by contributing today to our Reach for the Clouds campaign,” Van Deman said. “A gift of $250 shows your support in helping La Nube welcome everyone across our region, and your gift guarantees that your name will appear at the base of our four-story climber.”

La Nube is a public-private partnership of the El Paso Community Foundation and the City of El Paso. For more information, visit la-nube.org.

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for the spring season of Mini Sports T-Ball at several recreation centers.

Mini Sports are geared for children ages 4 to 7 years old. The program teaches kids teamwork, sportsmanship, and player development. Participants learn the rules, skills and gameplay of T-ball. The cost is $40 per player, youth need-based scholarships are available.

Practice times vary by location. All games are held Saturdays at 9 a.m.

Locations:
Marty Robbins Recreation Center
Registration Deadline: April 9
Practices are held Monday through Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
To register call 915-212-0426 or visit the center

The Beast Urban Park
Registration Deadline: April 9
Practices held one day a week
To register call 915-212-0580 or visit the center

Valle Bajo Community Center
Registration Deadline: April 2
Practices are held Monday at 5:30 p.m.
To register call 915-212-0784 or visit the center

Veterans Recreation Center
Registration Deadline: March 26
Practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
To register call 915-212-0761 or visit the center

For more information on the Parks and Recreation department, visit www.elpasotexas.tov/parks-and-recreation.

GREEN GHOST & The Masters of the Stone Trailer (2022)

Charlie Clark had been working on a movie for some time that will be airing in theatres very soon! With actors like Danny Trejo, Rene Victor and Kuno Becker in it, our organization is very excited for Charlie. The movie trailer is below.

BEDFORD, Texas (March 21, 2022) – It’s back! Free Cone Day* will return on Monday, March 21 at participating DQ restaurants in Texas celebrating the arrival of spring. Each fan will receive a free small cone with a limit of one per fan while supplies last.

Fans are invited to share a photo enjoying Free Cone Day and tag @DairyQueenTX on Instagram and Twitter using “freeconeday.” Fans on Facebook can submit a photo under the “DQ Memories” tab for the opportunity to receive a $10 gift card.

Throughout March, fans also can enjoy the New Mint Brownie Blizzard® Treat. World- famous DQ soft serve is blended with brownie pieces, choco chunks and cool mint and is a perfect choice to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 and throughout March.

And for fans that really love green, the Mint Chip Shake is a great reminder that spring has sprung and warmer days are ahead. A blend of crème de menthe, the world famous DQ soft serve and bursts of chocolatey shavings and topped with whipped cream.

*Free small vanilla cone at participating locations. All Day, limit one per person. While supplies last. May not be valid on delivery or mobile orders.

About Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council
There are few brands as iconic as the DQ brand. Innovative DQ treats and eats, along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned DQ restaurants in Texas as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council is a nonprofit organization made up of DQ franchisees operating in Texas. The Council develops the advertising and marketing program for DQ franchisees in Texas and controls the Texas Country Foods menu along with managing supply/distribution for the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. The DQ restaurants in Texas are franchised by American Dairy Queen Corporation and the DQ franchise system includes approximately 7,000 franchised locations in the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries, including the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas.

For more information about the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council, visit dqtexas.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

New Mint Brownie Blizzard a Perfect Choice for St. Patrick’s Day

BEDFORD, Texas (March 17, 2022) – It’s back! Free Cone Day* will return on Monday, March 21 at participating DQ restaurants in Texas celebrating the arrival of spring. Each fan will receive a free small cone with a limit of one per fan while supplies last.

Fans are invited to share a photo enjoying Free Cone Day and tag @DairyQueenTX on Instagram and Twitter using “freeconeday.” Fans on Facebook can submit a photo under the “DQ Memories” tab for the opportunity to receive a $10 gift card.

Throughout March, fans also can enjoy the New Mint Brownie Blizzard® Treat. World- famous DQ soft serve is blended with brownie pieces, choco chunks and cool mint and is a perfect choice to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 and throughout March.

And for fans that really love green, the Mint Chip Shake is a great reminder that spring has sprung and warmer days are ahead. A blend of crème de menthe, the world famous DQ soft serve and bursts of chocolatey shavings and topped with whipped cream.

*Free small vanilla cone at participating locations. All Day, limit one per person. While supplies last. May not be valid on delivery or mobile orders.

About Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council
There are few brands as iconic as the DQ brand. Innovative DQ treats and eats, along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned DQ restaurants in Texas as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry. The Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council is a nonprofit organization made up of DQ franchisees operating in Texas. The Council develops the advertising and marketing program for DQ franchisees in Texas and controls the Texas Country Foods menu along with managing supply/distribution for the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas. The DQ restaurants in Texas are franchised by American Dairy Queen Corporation and the DQ franchise system includes approximately 7,000 franchised locations in the United States, Canada, and more than 20 other countries, including the nearly 600 DQ restaurants in Texas.

For more information about the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council, visit dqtexas.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

NA3HL TEAM WILL PLAY THE TEXAS ROADRUNNERS IN EL PASO ON SATURDAY AT 7 PM AND SUNDAY AT 4:30 PM, IF NECESSARY

(March 16, 2022) – After topping the Oklahoma City Ice Hawks in Rhino Country last weekend, the Rhinos’ NA3HL team has advanced to the Fraser Cup Division Finals and will host the Texas RoadRunners this Saturday. The puck will drop on Saturday, March 19 at 7 pm, and Sunday, March 20 at 4:30 pm, if necessary. To thank fans for their continued support throughout the season, especially during the first round of playoffs, admission will again be free! The first 500 fans on Saturday will receive free cowbells. All fans are encouraged to bring noisemakers and make Rhino Country raucous.

The Rhinos enter the series as the higher seed, but the RoadRunners defeated the first seed, the Texas Brahmas, in three games last weekend. The winner of the series will advance to the Fraser Cup Finals tournament in St. Peters, Missouri later this month.

El Paso will head to College Station, TX on Thursday, March 17 at 4 pm (MT), for the first game of the best-of-three series. That game can be viewed on HockeyTV.com. The Rhinos will then return to the Sun City to play the RoadRunners at the El Paso County Events Center (4100 E. Paisano) on Saturday at 7 pm. If necessary, game three will be played in Rhino Country on Sunday at 4:30 pm. Games are free; tickets are not needed, and doors open an hour before game time.

Please note: The El Paso Rhinos have two hockey teams in two different leagues. Information on the
Rhinos’ NAHL team can be found at elpasorhinos.com and details on the NA3HL team can be found at
elpasorhinosNA3.com

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Museum of History invites the community to view a new exhibition, Neighborhoods & Shared Memories: Manhattan Heights, opening Thursday, March 17.

To welcome the new exhibition, the Museum of History is hosting a free opening event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17.

The newest exhibition in the Neighborhoods & Shared Memories series features the historic neighborhood of Manhattan Heights, located in Central El Paso between Alabama Street and Memorial Park. The installation highlights the development of the Manhattan Heights community and many of its well-known landmarks including Crocket Elementary School, St. Albans Episcopal Church, and Memorial Park.

“The Museum of History is excited to exhibit this shared memory with the community and looks forward to adding more undiscovered stories from one of El Paso’s most iconic neighborhoods,” said El Paso Museum of History Director Erica Marin.

Neighborhoods & Shared Memories is an ongoing series exploring historic neighborhoods and their residents throughout El Paso. Previously highlighted neighborhoods include Chihuahuita, Segundo Barrio, and Sunset Heights.

Neighborhoods & Shared Memories: Manhattan Heights will be on display through March 18, 2023.

For more information about the El Paso Museum of History and current exhibits, visit www.epmuseumofhistory.org.

EL PASO, TX(March 15, 2022)— Local Administrative Judge Linda Chew and El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego have consulted with the City of El Paso Department of Public Health throughout the pandemic to implement best practices in protecting the health of citizens, staff and officials. Public Health officials have informed County officials that the risk and severity of COVID-19 has now been minimized through vaccination and exposure. Measures of community level exposure show a significant decline and the Centers for Disease Control recommendations are painting a similar picture.

Judges Chew and Samaniego would like to announce that:

•The use of a face covering such as a mask or face shield is no longer required in public areas of the courthouse or other county buildings effective Wednesday, March 16th. Individual judges may require masks in their courtrooms and chambers at their discretion, or as set forth in jury trial procedures of the Council of Judges.

•Use of face coverings is encouraged for persons who:
•are not fully vaccinated,
•persons who are at high risk due to a medical condition, or
•have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or are exposed
to someone with COVID-19

•Anyone who feels more comfortable wearing a mask in the courthouse or other court building is encouraged to do so.

•Courts are still encouraged to make reasonable efforts to hold proceedings remotely.

“Since the start of the pandemic, we have worked hard to keep a balance between the economy and public health when making decisions during very challenging times,” said County Judge Ricardo Samaniego. “As we continue to see a decline in cases and hospitalizations I ask that our community continues to move forward with the valuable lessons we have learned. El Paso has come so far within the past few years and we need to protect the progress we have made.”

The Council of Judges is considering other changes to the minimum health standards protocols and the pandemic jury trial procedures and will issue new guidance when the review is completed.

The County appreciates the efforts in our community to protect each other from COVID-19 through vaccinations, masks and social distancing. These changes are a testament to the public spirit of our community. Everyone is asked to respect each other’s choices to wear masks and social distance because the risk to some remains. Department of Public Health recommendations will continue to be monitored.

TxDOT’s Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign urges students to celebrate spring break responsibly

AUSTIN – Stories behind the data show the true consequences of driving drunk over spring break. That’s why TxDOT is using its Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign to share with college students the real-life experiences of people affected by drunk driving crashes across Texas.

One person in Texas dies every eight hours and 31 minutes in a DUI-alcohol related traffic crash. Last year, 1,029 people in Texas were killed and 2,522 seriously injured because someone chose to get behind the wheel while impaired. Over last year’s spring break, Texas saw 872 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes. These crashes resulted in 30 fatalities and 107 serious injuries.

“These are disturbing numbers, especially as all of these crashes are preventable,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams. “Whether it’s transit, rideshare companies or a designated sober friend, there are several options for students to find a sober ride. We’re hoping these real-life stories show students that deadly consequences can and do happen every year during spring break.”

Drinking and driving is 100% preventable and can have serious physical, emotional and financial consequences that can last for years. Not only can a DWI hurt or kill someone, devastating the lives of victims and survivors forever, it can be expensive and cause significant legal hassles. It can also make it difficult to find or keep a job and can bring a lifetime of regret.

Throughout March, TxDOT’s Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign will conduct outreach events at key spring break designations that are popular among college students. These events will include a video exhibit featuring powerful testimonials of Texans who deal with the daily consequences of drunk driving, either as offenders or survivors. These humanizing stories and drunk driving facts can be found at SoberRides.org.

The Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. November 7, 2000, was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways.

The information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3). This information was received and processed by the department as of March 1, 2022.