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Posted on January 6, 2010

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Police Blotter 12.28.09: Manhunt Monday

Police Blotter 12.28.09: Manhunt Monday

Posted on December 28, 2009

News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. Pictured: Manhunt Monday suspect Ricardo Zuniga

TribBlog: Sun Bowl to Oklahoman: Drop Dead

TribBlog: Sun Bowl to Oklahoman: Drop Dead

Posted on December 23, 2009

The game between the Oklahoma University Sooners and the Stanford University Cardinal at the scenic Sun Bowl, just yards from the U.S.-Mexico border, is set for Dec. 31. The last smattering of tickets sold today, Olivas said. "I guess we’re getting some pretty good national attention," he said.

2010: Shapleigh Sitting Out

2010: Shapleigh Sitting Out

Posted on December 22, 2009

Sen. Eliot Shapleigh told the El Paso Times today that he plans not to run for any elective office in 2010.

Police Blotter 12.21-23.09: Man arrested in hit and run; 2nd arrest made in theft case

Police Blotter 12.21-23.09: Man arrested in hit and run; 2nd arrest made in theft case

Posted on December 21, 2009

News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top.

In the News: More on Juarez and Sun Bowl

Posted on December 17, 2009

News about the Sun Bowl and Juarez from across the country and around the world.

Outbound Brains

Outbound Brains

Posted on December 17, 2009

The bookstore example, some have argued, is one that accurately reflects why cities on the Texas-Mexican border are often afflicted with a reputation of being a black hole of talent where escape is necessary in order to prosper.

Forbes lists El Paso as top city in income growth

Forbes lists El Paso as top city in income growth

Posted on December 17, 2009

El Paso was ranked top on the Forbes list "Cities Where Americans Are Getting Richer".

Police Blotter 12.15-18.09: Suspect wanted for armed robbery, Most wanted woman caught at truck stop

Police Blotter 12.15-18.09: Suspect wanted for armed robbery, Most wanted woman caught at truck stop

Posted on December 18, 2009

News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. Pictured: Megan Castillo

Never Can Say Goodbye

Never Can Say Goodbye

Posted on December 15, 2009

Voters in a few scattered districts — 12 or fewer — can expect to see real contests in House races. Only one senator — Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso — is leaving, and the race to replace him is becoming almost sedate.

In the News: Sun Bowl

In the News: Sun Bowl

Posted on December 11, 2009

News about the Sun Bowl across the country.

El Paso ISD Embraces Honest Grading, Sort Of

Posted on December 10, 2009

Nuances aside, two schools of thought stand in perpetual conflict. One argues giving students a "zero" or another very low grade, either on assignments on entire marking periods, makes it impossible, mathematically, for them to catch up...

ASARCO Pays $52 Million to Fund Environmental Cleanup At Former El Paso Smelter

ASARCO Pays $52 Million to Fund Environmental Cleanup At Former El Paso Smelter

Posted on December 10, 2009

"The environmental cleanup trust fund established today marks the conclusion of the state’s lengthy, concerted effort to secure funding for environmental remediation at ASARCO’s 100-year-old El Paso smelter,” said Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. “

Will Government, World Respond to Border SOS?

Posted on December 9, 2009

“It is common for my family to hear shootouts, and we have been witnesses to murders,” Espino wrote in his open letter to the Mexican president. “We know people who were executed. Our friends have been kidnapped. Even my own home was raided by soldiers.”

El Paso among Forbes' Best Bang-For-The-Buck Cities

El Paso among Forbes' Best Bang-For-The-Buck Cities

Posted on December 8, 2009

El Paso holds no. 33 spot.

High Wind Warnings

High Wind Warnings

Posted on December 8, 2009

El Paso Fire Department Officials are asking the public to take extra precautions during the windy conditions

In the News: Juarez and the Sun Bowl

In the News: Juarez and the Sun Bowl

Posted on December 7, 2009

Violence in Juarez in the AP and the Sun Bowl in regional papers.

Police Blotter 12.09.09: Home burglarized while teen hides in restroom, Crime Stoppers Family Violence

Police Blotter 12.09.09: Home burglarized while teen hides in restroom, Crime Stoppers Family Violence

Posted on December 7, 2009

News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. Pictured: Manhunt Monday suspect Felipe Madrigal.

Police Blotter 12.01.09: Couple rescued from cold; crime stoppers family violence

Posted on December 1, 2009

News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top.

El Paso ranked 2nd Safest City by CQ Press

El Paso ranked 2nd Safest City by CQ Press

Posted on November 23, 2009

News Release from The City of El Paso--Texas

Moody Files For Re-Election

Moody Files For Re-Election

Posted on December 14, 2009

After keeping his promise to fight for El Paso, State Representative Joe Moody filed for re-election today and said he aims to get even more done next year in the Texas House.

Police Blotter 11.23.09: Manhunt Monday

Posted on November 23, 2009

News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top

The Lion’s Den: Why Does Joe Muench Have a Column?

The Lion’s Den: Why Does Joe Muench Have a Column?

Posted on November 23, 2009

I've been asking myself for quite a while now why it is that Joe Muench has the Sunday political column in the El Paso Times. Aside from demonstrating themselves to be out of touch more often than not, Muench seems to almost be on another planet.

Health Care an Alternative Plan

Health Care an Alternative Plan

Posted on November 23, 2009

As Congress prepares to make history in regards to healthcare reform, there is still debate as to whether the plans they have for us will not only benefit us in regards to providing proper care for the residents of the United States, but will cost us financially for years to come.

Shapleigh Ever After

Posted on November 16, 2009

Shapleigh said last month he would not run for reelection to the Texas Senate. He hasn’t revealed his statewide ambitions, but his public and private remarks leave little doubt the longtime El Paso legislator is seriously considering a gubernatorial bid.