El Paso County Historical Society

04/08/2026

Don't forget to submit your nominations for the 2026 Hall of Honor! Nominations are due by May 31. Nominees should be considered outstanding individuals of character, vision, courage, and creative spirit.

They must have lived in El Paso County and have consistently done the unusual which deserves to be remembered or have made El Paso County better for having lived in it.

Go to our website at the link below to complete the nomination form.

This year's Hall of Honor Banquet is scheduled for Sunday, November 1. The deadline to submit a nomination is May 31, 2026, Nominees should be considered outstanding individuals of character, vision, courage, and creative spirit. They must have lived in El Paso County and have consistently done the....

03/25/2026

In celebration of Women's History Month, we are remembering Louise Dietrich, (1878-1962), an El Paso pioneer. Dietrich was a professional nurse, who was the founder of the Texas Graduate Nurses Association. She came to El Paso in 1902, riding on the same train as Buffalo Bill. On her way to California, Dietrich stopped in the city for a visit where she found an epidemic of typhoid fever raging. With only seven nurses in El Paso, she stayed to help. Making her home here, Dietrich in the early years rode a horse to visit patients, including those at the tuberculosis tent city at Highland Park. Dietrich went on to co-found the El Paso League of Women Voters in 1920 and served as the president of the Texas League in the 1930s.

03/21/2026

Save the Date! The 2026 Hall of Honor Banquet will be at the El Paso Country Club on November 1.

Ready to nominate a noteworthy El Pasoan to the Hall of Honor? We are accepting nominations until May 31. Go to www.elpasohistory.com to submit your nomination.

03/14/2026

We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Hall of Honor! Do you know someone who made a significant contribution to El Paso history? Nominate them for induction into this year's Hall of Honor. Nominate online or email us at [email protected] for the nomination form. Nominations are due by May 31, 2026

Nominees should be considered outstanding individuals of character, vision, courage, and creative spirit. They must have lived in El Paso County and have consistently done the unusual which deserves to be remembered or have made El Paso County better for having lived in it. To nominate a deserving E...

04/12/2025

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10/28/2024

The El Paso County Historical Society's Hall of Honor will honor four individuals who have made significant contributions to the history of El Paso.

Don Haskins – Legendary UTEP Basketball Coach
Yolanda Arriola – Businesswoman and founder of Southwest University
Richard Castro – Businessman and philanthropist
Katherine Brennand – Educator and civic leader

Purchase tickets:

RSVP to Burges House, 603 W Yandell Dr, El Paso, TX 79902 or call Ellie Fenton (915)-637-5443 or Ann Morgan Lilly (915)-274-6608.

10/26/2024

Tickets for the El Paso County Historical Society’s Hall of Honor banquet are still sale now.

The event will be held on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the El Paso Country Club.

Tickets for the El Paso County Historical Society’s Hall of Honor banquet are still sale now. The event will be held on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the El Paso Country Club. The 2024 Hall of Honor honorees: The event will honor four individuals who have made significan...