Hills, Jethro
August 20, 2026
Jethro Hills, the first Black elected to the El Paso City Council, died at age 75 after a lengthy illness. He served as the Northeast city representative from 1987 to 1989 and took part in planning Cohen Stadium, earning respect for his honesty, warmth, and public service. El Paso officials and…
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