EPPF 6-15-25 El Paso Preservation Alliance & Project Overlook with Bordeplex

15/06/2025 35 min
EPPF 6-15-25 El Paso Preservation Alliance & Project Overlook with Bordeplex

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Episode Synopsis

Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Walli Haley, Founder and Chairwoman of the Board of the El Paso Preservation Alliance. This organiation was created to promote and preserve historic neighborhoods, homes and landmark buildings, and to foster appreciation for these structures through education and advocacy. Some of these districs and buildings include the Austin Terrace District, Historic Downtown El Paso, Magoffin Historic District, and Manhattan Hieghts.Walli is very knowledgeable and passionate about preserving these buildings and helping homeowners in this districts preserve and maintain their houses. For more information go to elpasopreservation.orgSegment 2 and 3:Amber Banda interviews VJ Smith of Marathon Petroleum, and Andrea Tirres, CEO of Borderplex Connect.Many people here in the border city still do not have access electronics and internet access. Being connected this day and age is extremey important; from applying for jobs and colleges, looking for work, submitting resumes, researching for school projects, paying bills, and even checking on medical records. Marathon and Borderplex Connect are working to close the didgtal divide in underserved communities here in El Paso. For more information go to borderplexconnect.orgSome other helpful websites:Financial assistance for Internet Service:lifelinesupport.orgLow cost-internet service and computers in your area:everyoneon.org/find-offersReport Internet Crimes:www.ic3.gov NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

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