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NPT Monday Brief: Fear and Loathing
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El Paso-centric info and commentary from the Center of North America on the NPT blog:
-- NPT City: The Caballero ‘Click’
-- NPT Capitol: A couple days later, Marquez blasts governor
-- NPT City: Ethics ordinance progresses
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From our news partners over at ABC-7:
-- City removes Oregon Street parking
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Go to the NPT home page for new stories that are not included in this newsletter. Also, check regularly for updates and new stories, as well as videos, polls, and our extensive archives.
Politics
Fear and loathing fuel stormwater ballot issue
by David Crowder
 District 2 city Rep. Susie Byrd fears that if the language is not changed, voters will misunderstand the meaning of the decision they are making, and she is not alone. But members of the group that circulated the petition that put the initiative on the ballot, along with at least two members of City Council, distrust any change in the wording, especially if it is supported by Byrd.
Posted on March 16, 2009 • read more »
Features
Ringside with David Rodriguez
by Cassandra Yardeni, photography by Annelies Deruyter
 El Paso’s own heavyweight boxer, David Rodriguez, captured the NABA Heavyweight title on Sat., March 14 in Torreon, Mexico. The undefeated Rodriguez scored a 7th round knockout against Alberto Manuel Pucheta of Argentina. EPMag spoke with Rodriguez just before the big fight. The interview can be read in its entirety in the March 2009 issue of El Paso Magazine.
Posted on March 16, 2009 • read more »
Opinion
Praise for teachers past and present
by Sergio Troncoso
 I did not know the fancy neighborhoods of El Paso, but I had seen “A Chorus Line” on Broadway and dined at Sardi’s. To all those teachers who dedicate themselves to their important work every day, thank you.
Posted on March 16, 2009 • read more »
Adding value to student learning
by Tim Holt
 Next time you are at your child’s school, no matter the grade level, ask yourself: Are my children having value added to their technology knowledge base that will help them in future years?
Posted on March 16, 2009 • read more »
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