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New Grief Center Opens in El Paso; UTEP Housing Budget Adjusted

El Paso Matters•Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM•El Paso Matters Staff

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The Children's Grief Center of El Paso is set to open its new facility, Braden's Home of Hope, located at 2616 Montana Ave., next week. This center will support children and families dealing with grief through various services, including peer support groups and therapy. Meanwhile, the UTEP Board of Regents has reduced the budget for a new student housing complex to $102 million while increasing the number of beds from 456 to 507, with construction expected to start this spring and completion by August 2028. These developments are crucial for addressing community needs in mental health support and student housing.

Key Details: • Grand opening for Braden's Home of Hope is on February 25 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. • Braden's Home of Hope offers free peer support; individual therapy costs based on insurance or sliding scale. • UTEP's new housing complex will feature 507 beds and is set to begin construction this spring. • EPISD is offering a $3,000 resignation incentive for eligible staff until March 6.

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El PasoUTEPBrian LuskEl Paso Independent School DistrictUTEPHeather WilsonDaniela Sandoval2616 Montana Ave.Children's Grief Center of El Paso

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