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Police Department chief of staff alleges discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct
by Sito Negron

The city of El Paso used a "suspect" selection process to hire the least qualified candidate for police chief, the Police Department's Chief of Staff Diana Kirk alleges in a lawsuit that claims employment discrimination, retaliation and instances of police misconduct.

Posted on September 10, 2008  •  read more »

A city state of mind
by Sito Negron

Discussion about Downtown street vending, pedicabs, financial disclosure for members of city board and commissions, and the growth of churches in neighborhoods, spurred by the St. Mark's/Love Road issue.

Posted on September 10, 2008  •  read more »

With no lawyer present for arraignment, Mena will stay in jail until Friday
by David Crowder

Federal Magistrate Norbert Garney told Sal Mena that without a lawyer he could neither be arraigned as scheduled nor make arrangements for his release from the county detention center on bail.

Posted on September 9, 2008  •  read more »