News

Lawyer Gary Hill indicted on aggravated assault charge in parking lot rage case
by David Crowder

El Paso attorney Gary Hill, 64, was indicted by a state grand jury Wednesday on an aggravated assault charge stemming from a July 22 parking lot altercation in which he is accused of pulling a pistol.

Posted on August 13, 2009  •  read more »

Wilson defends budget and rising bridge tolls, parking meter fees to Central Business Association
by David Crowder

EL Paso city Manager Joyce Wilson faced the Central Business Association over lunch Wednesday to explain why parking meter fees and bridge tolls are going up in a recession and what is happening Downtown.

Posted on August 12, 2009  •  read more »

Juarez Mayor Reyes Ferriz: "(The) national war is necessary"
by Sito Negron

"Next month the police force will be at 3,000. Fortunately for Juarez things that needed to be done are being done and that is a direct result of (President Felipe Calderon's actions)." -- Juarez Mayor Jose Reyes Ferriz.

Posted on August 13, 2009  •  read more »

U.S. Rep. Filner: "We don't have a smart border"
by Sito Negron

"We almost have an immigration industrial complex that wants to keep this stuff going because we create all this need for people and bureaucracies." -- U.S. Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif.

Posted on August 13, 2009  •  read more »

In the News: Border Security Conference
compiled by NPT Staff

A look at coverage of the Border Security Conference and related stories in the regional and national media.

Posted on August 13, 2009  •  read more »

Opinion

Conservative group calls out U.S. Rep. Reyes for choosing radio over town hall
by Genna Pendergras

Hold Representative Reyes accountable, El Paso! It makes no difference if you support the bill or are opposed to the bill; your time will come when you will want your representative to listen to you.

Posted on August 13, 2009  •  read more »