Border Observer facts for kids
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The Border Observer was a weekly English-language news magazine from El Paso, Texas, USA. It started in 2004. The magazine aimed to help people in El Paso County understand local news and events better. New issues came out every Friday.
What Did It Cover?
Border Observer wrote about many different topics. It covered local, state, and national politics. It also explored local history, traditions, sports, and fun activities. The magazine even looked at fashion and international news.
Important Stories
Border Observer's main idea was to share important facts with the public. From the very beginning, it talked about difficult issues that other news places in El Paso might have avoided. Instead of ignoring tough questions, Border Observer asked them.
For example, some articles discussed how people felt there was an unfair system in El Paso. They believed there were different rules for very wealthy people compared to working families. One topic Border Observer covered was a report from the City of El Paso. This report seemed to describe people with lower incomes in a negative way. The magazine wanted to make sure everyone was treated fairly and that these issues were discussed openly.
Who Was Behind It?
The Border Observer was owned by the daily newspaper El Diario de El Paso. The team that put the magazine together included Jaime O. Perez, an educator and community leader, who was the editor. Experienced reporters like Alberto Ponce de Leon and Rafael Nunez, who knew a lot about the U.S.-Mexico border area, also wrote for the magazine. Other freelance writers contributed too. A company called Del Pueblo Press, Inc., led by journalist Reyes Mata III, was in charge of the news content and managing the assignments.
