If taxpayers do not pass the Tax Ratification Election, the El Paso Independent School District is in trouble. As it is, the district is in a hole, and not due to mismanagement of funds, as many vocal yet misinformed members of the community have suggested. Simply put, the district is expanding beyond its means, far too rapidly for even the best functioning organization to keep up with. Without additional funds, the EPISD will be forced to cut several vital programs and fire many teachers at campuses across the city.
Read the full story »It has been a long few games for the boys varsity soccer team (5-4). Following their 2-1 loss to El Dorado, the team had to prepare itself for a clash with #3 ranked Coronado. For the first time ever, the tables were turned and the game would be played at Franklin in the Cougars’ first ever true home game against the T-Birds.