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Domestic Violence Awareness

El Paso County

Summary

The El Paso County Domestic Relations Office presented information on how they assist with Office of the Attorney General child support cases, particularly focusing on cases that involve domestic violence indicators.

At a glance

Total mentions
14
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The new East Campus project involves a $47 million construction budget.

✅Who benefits

Families navigating child support cases who may be affected by domestic violence.

⚠️Who could be affected

Patients and their families.

Mentions & discussions (16)

MeetingSep 30, 2026

Women's Commission Special Meeting - Sep 30, 2026

The Women's Commission examined gaps in domestic violence response, law enforcement training, case processing, and support programs like BIPP to improve victim safety and offender accountability in El Paso County.

MeetingSep 16, 2026

Women's Commission Regular Meeting - Sep 16, 2026

The commission reviewed how the Domestic Relations Office assists with Office of the Attorney General child support cases, focusing on protections and procedures for cases involving domestic violence.

KVIA ABC-7Sep 7, 2026

Local hospitals feel the impact of President Trump’s Medicaid fund cuts

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- ABC-7 reached out to local hospitals in the area to find out the impact of President Trump's cuts to Medicaid fund outlines in the administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. University Medical Center of El Paso: "The estima...

MeetingAug 19, 2026

Women's Commission Meeting - Aug 19, 2026

The El Paso County Domestic Relations Office presented information on how they assist with Office of the Attorney General child support cases, particularly focusing on cases that involve domestic violence indicators.

El Paso MattersAug 12, 2026

Texas cuts child care subsidy program. Here’s what that means.

Texas is cutting about 14,000 child care scholarship seats statewide, potentially leaving families on waiting lists longer as regions reduce enrollment targets. The post Texas cuts child care subsidy program. Here’s what that means. appeared first on...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 8, 2026

Vending machines with free public health supplies help fight opioid overdoses

In the scrum of the Knicks ticker-tape parade in Lower Manhattan two weeks ago, an off-duty EMT volunteer spotted a stranger showing signs of a drug overdose. Acting fast, Simone Kelly found someone in the crowd who happened to be carrying naloxone, ...

El Paso MattersAug 4, 2026

El Paso County Hospital District budgets pay raises, rise in uncompensated care

University Medical Center of El Paso braces for residents losing health insurance after the end of Affordable Care Act subsidies as it prepares to adopt its budget for the 2027 fiscal year. The post El Paso County Hospital District budgets pay raises...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 13, 2026

El Paso County to open cooling centers as summer temperatures rise

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County will open four cooling centers beginning Monday, June 15, to help residents stay safe during the summer heat. County officials said the centers are expected to remain open through Aug. 15 as temperatures climb ...

MeetingMay 20, 2026discussed

Women's Commission - May 20, 2026

The commission is working to bring in the Chief Public Defender to discuss domestic violence cases, which is a critical issue for family safety in the county.

MeetingMay 4, 2026approved

Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions - May 4, 2026

Local families are calling for better medical resources and support for those living with Huntington’s disease in El Paso.

MeetingApr 15, 2026discussed

Women's Commission - Apr 15, 2026

The commission is looking at how the county handles domestic violence cases to better protect victims.

MeetingMar 30, 2026

Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions - Mar 30, 2026

Emergence Health Network provided an update on their crisis services and the development of a new East Campus facility.

MeetingMar 18, 2026

Women's Commission - Mar 18, 2026

The commission was scheduled to plan its upcoming summit, review survey results from UTEP, and prepare a presentation for the Commissioners Court on domestic violence awareness and resources.

MeetingMar 2, 2026

Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions - Mar 2, 2026

A resident reported difficulty obtaining clear information about medical charges from the El Paso Children's Hospital.

MeetingFeb 9, 2026approved

Commissioners Court Regular - Business - Feb 9, 2026

The county is securing state and federal grants to ensure victims of crime have access to advocates and legal support. This funding is essential for maintaining staff and providing language access for Spanish-speaking residents.

KFOXOct 29, 2025

Texas charity steps up with 2,000 gift cards for El Paso families amid SNAP halt

Texas charity steps up with 2,000 gift cards for El Paso families amid SNAP halt KFOX

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