Bob Moore
@BobMooreNews
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I spent the last few days trying to make sense of the failures that may have contributed to the TX flood disaster. This isn't comprehensive but it's an attempt at offering a panoramic view of what went wrong in the hopes of grasping toward "never again." texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…
Tragedy isn’t partisan, & neither is helping our fellow Texans. @jaredlpatterson and I are giving to help families affected by this disaster, & we’re asking others to do the same. There are hurts that money can’t fix, but this is one part of easing what burdens we can. #txlege
Catch this week’s top events across El Paso. 📖 Pages & Pints Book Fair 🎆 Pop Goes the Fort 🎥 MACC Film Series — ‘Pedro Paramo’ 🍸 Margarita Shakeoff at San Jacinto Plaza 🎇 July Fourth fireworks, parades Plan your week with our full events roundup. elpasomatters.org/2025/06/25/thi…
Republican plans for meeting President Trump’s request to create five more GOP House seats in Texas could involve redrawing Rep. Veronica Escobar’s El Paso district, @PunchbowlNews reports. elpasomatters.org/2025/07/15/con…
My latest mini project looks at El Paso property taxes since the state's 2023 tax relief effort. The upshot: tax bills are down for average value homes, but increases from the city, county, hospital and community college are offsetting savings in school property taxes.
An El Paso Matters analysis shows that property tax increases by local governments have offset much of the savings El Paso homeowners have received on school taxes under a 2023 Texas tax relief plan. elpasomatters.org/2025/07/14/el-…
My colleague Aaron Parsley and his family were swept away in their home by the Guadalupe River. His harrowing story and their loss are described in one of the most important pieces @TexasMonthly has ever published. texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…
ICE blocked U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar from entering its El Paso Processing Center — despite federal law allowing congressional oversight visits. elpasomatters.org/2025/07/09/ver…
Eyewitness video of the flooding in Ruidoso right now. A very dangerous situation. The village has been through so much in the last year or so. The National Weather Service has advised those in the area to seek higher ground immediately. @KOB4 Courtesy: Charlie Rivers
Former Miner @JaneAsinde doing big things back at home!
We sat down with 🇺🇬 @JaneAsinde to unpack what #LeadWithLegacy really means, the rivalries she can’t wait to reignite at #AfroBasketWomen 2025, and how the @GazellesUG are preparing to make their mark. 👍🏾 Like, 🔄 share & 💬 comment: Can she be the next #MVP? @FubaBasketball
This was a tough one to write about. But people are owed an understanding of the meteorology behind a tragedy. As well as knowing facts vs fiction.
The latest on TS Chantal today, but more importantly, we take a deep dive into the causes and forecasts leading up to the horrific flooding tragedy in Texas. A lot to unpack today. open.substack.com/pub/theeyewall…
there are 23 - 25 campers still missing from Camp Mystic, officials said.
death toll from flooding in Kerr County is now up to 24. governor, lt. gov and mayor all invoke prayer. some 237 people have been evacuated, including 167 by helicopter. 4-6 inches of rain had been predicted.
The number of children in El Paso County continues to decline rapidly, the U.S. Census Bureau says in a new report. The drop is particularly acute among the youngest children. @BobMooreNews explains in four charts. elpasomatters.org/2025/07/03/new…
Show me a compelling message to motivate Hispanic men to come back to the Dem side. Our people don’t need politicians to come together; they need leaders to bring them together and deliver action for them.#txlege
Check out the size of the crowd at Stable Hall in San Antonio on Friday night to hear @BetoORourke @JoaquinCastrotx and @jamestalarico
What a beautiful night 🫶🏽 📍el paso, texas
Meta on canceling popular El Paso Instagram account: “Um, never mind.” elpasomatters.org/2025/06/25/fit…
The number of people held at an ICE tent facility in Northeast El Paso jumped from less than 100 earlier this month to 900 last week, @CindyRamz1 reports. elpasomatters.org/2025/06/24/ice…
El Paso’s most popular social media site is taken down by Instagram. But a new version of the site already has almost 100,000 followers. elpasomatters.org/2025/06/23/fit…
