Abara | Borderland Connections

Save the date! May 4, 2024, we're kicking off the first-ever El Paso's Finest Art Festival at the historic Hacienda, soon to be the new spot for Abara House Nonprofit. Join us for a day packed with creativity—live painting, storytelling, historic tours, and a community canvas. Check out incredible fine art and handmade goods, join the scavenger hunt, and enjoy some tasty food and drinks. #ElPasoArtFestival #epfinest #elpasosfinest #epfaf24 #dtep #elpasostrong #elpasoartist #chucotown #chucotownsoul

Have you ever heard the phrase, “change of place plus change of pace equals change in perspective”? Imagine yourself standing on the same ground where Chinese laborers stood in the 1880’s, building a railroad that would become the only snow-free transcontinental route in the United States that facilitated trade, passengers and material goods…. The same ground that Border Patrol drives today, a cloud of red-brown dust in their wake….. It’s an invitation to a pilgrimage; a long walk toward a place that will prove worthy of the journey; a place where shared transformation can fuel collective action. It’s a crazy idea, but it’s one we are walking toward with commitment and anticipation….. Read the full story “A Place Worth Walking To” on our blog!

Texas SB4 has sparked heated debates! ?? Passed in 2023, this law allows state police to arrest those suspected of illegally crossing from Mexico, with misdemeanors and felonies on the table. Critics argue it oversteps federal immigration control and could lead to racial profiling. Amid ongoing legal battles, its enforcement remains uncertain. Stay updated and informed on this critical issue. Learn more at Abara.org/SB4 #TexasSB4 #ImmigrationLaw #Abara #Abarahouse #ElPasoTX