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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
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County says court ruling could move Pellicano project ahead
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The long-delayed Pellicano Drive project could be moving ahead, El Paso County said in a news release on Tuesday, April 29. The County said a recent ruling by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court confirms that the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, which is overseeing the project, was 'fully justified' in defaulting against original contractor J.A.R. Construction for 'failing to meet its obligations,' the County said. The original contractor J.A.R. Construction is now in bankruptcy, the County added. 'This ruling brings us one major step closer to holding the contractor accountable and moving this critical road project forward. We know this project has caused significant frustration and disruption in our residents' daily lives. Your patience has been remarkable, and we do not take it for granted. El Paso County remains firmly committed to delivering the project our community deserves and ensuring that contractors meet their responsibilities to the public,' the County said. The Pellicano Drive Widening Project is a major infrastructure project that would extend from Loop 375 to Darrington Road in East El Paso, the County said. This 3-mile project, including enhancements like six divided lanes, raised medians, and bike lanes, has faced considerable setbacks, the County said. 'The residents of far East El Paso deserve infrastructure that matches the rapid growth of our community,' El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said. 'This ruling is more than just a legal victory — it's a meaningful step toward rebuilding trust and honoring the promises made to this community. I am truly grateful for the patience and resilience of our community as we work to deliver the infrastructure they are entitled to.' CRRMA, under this new court decision, can now proceed with taking the next steps in legal proceedings to eventually be able to complete the project, the County said. 'There are still several hurdles that must be cleared; however, this project remains a critical priority for the County,' the County said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
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UTEP opens manufacturing, aerospace center
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso opened its new $80 million Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center on Friday, April 11. The AMAC building was dedicated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 300 people, including El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego, the University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife and UT System Chancellor James B. Milliken. Here are what some attendees said: 'In the 29 laboratories housed in this building, our faculty and students will advance discovery and drive innovation that contributes to our national defense and economic growth,' UTEP President Heather Wilson said. 'We are grateful for the investment from UT System and the Board of Regents in the future of our students and our community.' 'The Board of Regents and the whole UT System are deeply committed to the success of UTEP,' Eltife said. 'AMAC is just one of the many long-term investments we have made in UTEP and in El Paso, and we look forward to continuing this strong support.' 'UTEP is a national leader in aerospace engineering and advanced manufacturing,' Milliken said. 'This new building is just a small part of UT System's commitment to UTEP excellence and growing El Paso's role in both the advanced manufacturing and aerospace industries.' 'UTEP is a critical partner in providing both the research innovation and top-tier engineering workforce needed to grow El Paso's economic frontiers,' Johnson said. 'The AMAC further solidifies El Paso's emerging leadership in advanced manufacturing and bolsters the region as a significant aerospace hub.' The AMAC building will house UTEP's Aerospace Center and the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, both part of UTEP's College of Engineering. The Keck Center contains 'one of the world's most comprehensive collections of additive manufacturing equipment in an academic setting, with more than 70 state-of-the-art advanced 3D printers,' UTEP said in its news release. The Keck Center has ongoing research and development projects with more than 100 industry partners and 10 federal agencies, including the Army and Air Force Research Labs, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. The Aerospace Center has conducted 'pioneering research' with NASA, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Energy and other agencies in areas like propulsion, unmanned aerial vehicles, spacecraft design and the fusion of artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced materials science to accelerate discoveries for space, defense and industry, UTEP said. The AMAC building was funded by the UT System Board of Regents and construction began with a ground-breaking ceremony in the fall of 2022. The Bhutanese-style building was designed by architectural firm Ayers Saint Gross and built by Sundt Construction in collaboration with UTEP's Planning and Construction Department. Fifty UTEP alumni were among the more than 1,000 people involved in the construction effort. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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County, Army joining together to help transitioning soldiers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One of the Army's top leaders will be in El Paso next week to help kick off a new partnership with El Paso County to help transitioning soldiers. Gen. Gary Brito, commander of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), will take take part in a signing cermony on Tuesday, April 8 to kick off the partnership with the County. The agreement is under the Army's Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program. County Judge Ricardo Samaniego will join Brito at the signing ceremony. 'This agreement strengthens El Paso County's commitment to supporting military veterans by ensuring job interview opportunities for soldiers transitioning into civilian life,' the County says. The PaYS Program is a 'strategic partnership between the U.S. Army and public/private sector employers that guarantees soldiers an interview and potential employment following their service. El Paso County's participation reinforces its role as a veteran-friendly community and helps open career pathways for America's service members,' the County said in its news release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
