WLGTDW/it: Why Seth Rogen sucks (it's not what you think)
Posted on July 31, 2009
The only problem with Rogen's movies is everyone is missing the funniest part. It's the part where Rogen tells women that Cary Grant really is dead.
Just Be Thankful: A redemption song for Border Roots
Posted on July 31, 2009
Roots reggae is about poverty and the need to reform political systems to benefit the people they govern. But it’s not angry music. And, you can dance to it. That’s the kind of stuff that resonates with Mark and Border Roots.
Roy's Media Matters: Why newspapers are failing
Posted on July 30, 2009
According to industry reports, newspapers are in deep trouble. From an economic standpoint, producing a big-city daily doesn’t make much sense any more.
Former EP Empowerment Zone director Phyllis Rawley indicted on fraud, theft charges
Posted on July 31, 2009
Phyllis Caves Rawley, who left her position as director of the El Paso Empowerment Zone under a cloud in 2006, was arrested Thursday on federal charges contained in a 10-count indictment, of which NPT has obtained a copy.
Jones, Sanchez corruption case headed to Montalvo's court; challenge to judge seems certain
Posted on July 29, 2009
Federal Judge Phillip Martinez signed the order transferring the case to Judge Frank Montalvo, who has handled the guilty pleas developed in the wide-ranging case.
Zoo admissions, downtown parking going up as city hits users; property tax increase .2%
Posted on July 30, 2009
With a variety of proposed user fee increases, the property tax rate would rise slightly, raising the property tax on a home taxed at $100,000 after exemptions by $1.60 or .2 percent to $636.60 in the next fiscal year.
Ethics board rejects complaints against Cobos, Escobar
Posted on July 29, 2009
The El Paso County Board of Ethics today tossed out two pending complaints today, one that city Rep. Emma Acosta filed against County Judge Anthony Cobos and a second that Cobos' lawyers lodged against county Commissioner Veronica Escobar last month.
The Lion's Den: Electioneering, unifying and awarding
Posted on July 29, 2009
Names are tossed around, factions should be dissolved, and giving an award called the Conquistador Award to someone who advocates for Native Americans would be a disgrace.
Sergio Coronado announces campaign for county judge; election season under way
Posted on July 29, 2009
Standing in front of the El Paso County Courthouse and a group of about 15 family members, office staff and supporters, lawyer Sergio Coronado became the first person to formally announce a campaign for county judge, an election only seven months away.
Veto override fails; billboard fray resumes
Posted on July 28, 2009
Today, the El Paso City Council was unable to overturn Mayor John Cook’s veto of the billboard ordinance the council passed on a 5-3 vote two weeks ago.
Texas, don't mess with Chávez and Marshall, two important historical figures
Posted on July 28, 2009
One consultant wants to eliminate Thurgood Marshall as "not a strong enough example" of a historical figure for Texas students. Two consultants oppose César Chávez because he "lacks the stature, impact and overall contributions of so many others." What?
U.S. Rep. Reyes: "The Times should promptly issue a correction"
Posted on July 27, 2009
El Paso Times readers deserve a more sophisticated explanation of the facts than regurgitated Republican rhetoric. These fallacious claims have absolutely no basis in fact and the Times should promptly issue a correction.
Biz Briefs 7.28-31.09: New marketing specialist at Bank of the West; Anthony chamber sets up farmer's market; Longhorn Pipeline assets purchased
Posted on July 28, 2009
Business briefs sent to NPT, posted in chronological order as they come in. Send your news to NPT@epmediagroup.com. Pictured: Ruth Gifford, Bank of the West marketing specialist, Magellan logo.
Police Blotter 7.27-31.09: Manhunt Monday suspect captured; man with sword arrested; intruder escapes
Posted on July 27, 2009
News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. Pictured: Missing woman Gloria Marmolejo.
The violence will continue in Juarez, where all are not created equal
Posted on July 27, 2009
We gather in the cafeteria and talk. One person was kidnapped, others lost cars at gunpoint. These are not things I have heard on the news, these are people I know. This is happening because in Mexico, the idea that all men are created equal does not exist. But that does not mean that it can never exist.
Mexican credit card hole gets deeper and deeper
Posted on July 27, 2009
At least 13 percent of the 245,000 credit card users in Ciudad Juarez are now delinquent in their payments; nationwide, bad credit card debts make up at least 10.9 percent of the overall portfolio. For comparison’s sake, delinquent U.S. credit card debts were 6.6 percent in the first trimester of 2009.
The Lion's Den: Obama's grassroots effort and El Paso Girl Power
Posted on July 26, 2009
Even on the Republican side of politics, the key figure behind the conservative grassroots movement in El Paso who organized the Tea Party Event was another woman.
Veto override try and Cook's substitute billboard ordinance on Tuesday's council agenda
Posted on July 27, 2009
El Paso city Rep. Susie Byrd has put an item on Tuesday’s City Council agenda to override the mayor’s veto of the billboard ordinances that the council approved last week, but its chances don’t look good.
Voila! Perry on health care.
Posted on July 25, 2009
Texas has more uninsured than any other state. One in six uninsured American children live in Texas. Not a single Texas city reaches even the national average in health coverage. With a record like that maybe Rick Perry ought to take a closer look in the mirror.
WLGTDW/it: I hate Tony Romo, but Jessica Simpson ought to put down that copy of 'Bride Magazine'
Posted on July 24, 2009
I think I speak for all womankind when I say, Tony Romo is a poopyhead. I mean, Jessica was a great girlfriend to Tony! But Jessica should probably not renew her subscription to Bride's World magazine as soon as her next relationship hits the six month mark.
Too much heat on the Borderlands
Posted on July 24, 2009
Temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit prompted authorities to open emergency shelters, shut down swimming pools and issue health alerts. In the state of Coahuila, a high of 122 degrees was reported.
Calendar of Events 7.23.09
Posted on July 23, 2009
A Garden Harvest swap, plenty of plays and live music and more make it an exciting weekend across the Borderland!
El Paso lawyer Terry Hammond nominated as financial guardian for Octomom's 8
Posted on July 23, 2009
El Paso lawyer and guardianship specialist Terry Hammond has been nominated in a court petition to be the financial guardian for the octuplets delivered in January by Nadya Suleman, known to many as Octomom.
Planned Parenthood of El Paso closure status: More than a half million in debt and a state investigation
Posted on July 23, 2009
The state's Office of the Inspector General is investigating. People on the inside weren't surprised Planned Parenthood, deep in the hole, shut down. Oh yeah, and the former director charges the agency was being pressured to provide abortions. Yep, there's a story here.
Roy's Media Matters: Paradoxical lessons from Walter Cronkite, a great American journalist
Posted on July 23, 2009
Walter Cronkite instilled in many of our generation a sense of honesty, integrity and objectivity in our conveyance of relevance and truth to the public. But when he declared his feelings about the Vietnam War, he swung open the doors to opinion-based journalism.
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