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UTEP Achieves Record Research Spending; Fabens ISD Faces Credit Card Scandal

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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has set a new record with $162.3 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year 2025, surpassing last year's $158 million. This funding, primarily from federal agencies, supports key research areas including biomedical health sciences and artificial intelligence. In a separate incident, a former employee of Fabens Independent School District misused a district credit card, accumulating $41,000 in cash advances for personal gambling. The district has since tightened financial controls and is investigating the matter further. Additionally, a temporary city tax office has opened to assist homeowners with property tax payments ahead of the January 31 deadline.

Key Details: • UTEP's record research spending includes $73 million from federal agencies. • Fabens ISD's former employee misused funds between September 2024 and June 2025. • Temporary tax office at 5801 Trowbridge Drive open until February 2 for property tax payments. • Property taxes are due by January 31; alternative payment options available. • Free A1C diabetes screenings offered by the city in February for those at risk.

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UTEPEl Paso Department of Public HealthFabensUniversity of Texas at El PasoAhmad ItaniSofia Maciel5801 Trowbridge DriveFabens Independent School District

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