Three years ago today, El Paso and the rest of the nation witnessed a dark day in Texas history. Our border community endured a tragic event at a local shopping store. Our hearts still ache in sadness, but the community started pouring its love and support. State and local leaders responded, reflected, kept the memories alive of the 23 El Pasoans who we lost, and continue to stand united demonstrating our community’s resiliency.

We welcome Texas Senator Cesar Jose Blanco. Mr. Blanco is a member of the Texas Senate representing the people of Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties. His previous office was in the Texas House of Representatives where he served for three terms. He will take us to his first moments when hearing about the tragedy, handling arise challenges, and what future generations can expect in our sun city.

Featured this month on our intermission segment “Where were you on August 3rd?” is Strategic Consultant for Inner City Youth Leadership and Development Programs, and former Vice President of Community Impact at United Way of El Paso County, Christina Lamour. She helped create the El Paso United Family Resiliency Center and shares her personal account on the day of the August 3rd 2019 tragedy.