News

Transcript from public corruption hearing: Carlos "Coach" Cordova admits to taking $5,000 in bribes
by David Crowder

“Mr. Cordova, let me say something to you, sir, before I let you go today. You have an opportunity to redeem yourself and to have a peaceful death, to go to your grave with a clear conscience. You have that opportunity in front of you now.” -- Federal District Judge Frank Montalvo at Carlos Cordova's guilty plea hearing.

Posted on November 6, 2008  •  read more »

Politics

Texas Democrats plot Craddick’s downfall; the Moody-Margo contest in perspective
by Ben Wright

The buzz around Texas House District 105 -- where results still are being counted, and upon which control of the House may hinge -- would be moot without Moody’s defeat of Margo; though 78 was one of five Texas districts Democrats flipped, it was arguably the most important.

Posted on November 6, 2008  •  read more »

More politics and the election aftermath at Saturday's Meet the Press
by David Crowder

The election is over. Now what? UTEP Political Science Prof. Gregory Rocha and Dr. J. Scott McDonald, of UTEP’s Institute for Policy and Economic Development, will discuss the issue at Meet the Press by the El Paso Press Club at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 8) at Kinley's Coffee & Tea, 2231 N. Mesa. The public is invited.

Posted on November 7, 2008  •  read more »

Opinion

Open Letter to Conservatives
by David Karlsruher

No crying. I can't say it enough. We must not turn into the Democrats circa 2000 or 2004. Move on and don't make excuses – make plans.

Posted on November 6, 2008  •  read more »

Dee Margo was too good for El Paso
by Don Margo

When I opined this to my dad, he admonished me saying he didn’t appreciate comments like this about his city and he vowed to continue to work on El Paso’s behalf. Sorry dad, but I don’t have the same patience or unconditional love you do for this city.

Posted on November 6, 2008  •  read more »

Culture

Everywoman
by Marian Haddad

The Immigrant Women of El Paso: Photo and Portrait Exhibit opens at the El Paso Museum of History on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. At 8 p.m. head over to the El Paso Public Library for a spoken celebration, recitation of ancestral women's names and closing reception.

Posted on November 7, 2008  •  read more »

Border Tunes on CCLG
by NPT Staff

Starting Nov. 5, Charlando con la Gringa (CCLG) will feature only local music during the two-hour show on 750 AM from 4-6 p.m. Know any bands? Get us a disc now!

Posted on November 7, 2008  •  read more »