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2012 bond election community meetings continue Wednesday

A series of community meetings for the November 2012 bond election continue Wednesday. The meetings are intended to allow the public to suggest and comment on proposed quality of life and downtown revitalization projects to be included on the bond issue. City representative community meetings District 1: Pastry Chef Café,... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Scope out planned loop extension Dec. 8

A public meeting on the Border Highway extension is set for 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center at UTEP. The “scoping” meeting will be held as an open house, come-and-go format where the public can inspect maps and other displays and ask... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Family Fun Night @ the EP Zoo Friday

An after-hours party at the El Paso Zoo this Friday will not only offer lots of activities for families, but help raise funds for the zoo. Hosted by the El Paso Zoological Society, Family Fun Night is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. The zoo will open Africa and the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 29, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Keystone Heritage Park Events Saturday, Oct. 1

Make plans to spend the day at the Keystone Heritage Park in the Upper Valley Saturday. An ARROYO WALK is set for 8 a.m. for a two-hour guided hike through Keystone and the Wakeem/Teschner Canyon. Cost is $5. The 5TH ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE is from 8 a.m. to 2... Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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What do you think of San Jacinto Plaza redesign?

The alligators are back at San Jacinto Plaza -- at least in statue form under the latest design submitted by a landscape architect firm tasked to redesign the Downtown park. And after eight months of meetings, discussions and redesigns, a new rendition is available for additional public feedback before the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 22, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Westside Welcome Club welcomes new board of directors

The Westside Welcome Club of El Paso has elected a new executive board of directors for 2011-12. They are: Mara Price, president; Patricia Puentes, 1st vice president; Nancy Sandroni, 2nd vice president; Joanne Cook, 3rd vice president; Andy Scott, treasurer; Pattay Chamales, recording secretary; Susan Ballard, corresponding secretary; and Ruth... Continue reading

Posted Aug 17, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Reporter's Notebook: Many EPISD staff quiet about superintendent

A story about how the troubled EPISD will (or will not) impact classroom learning that ran in Sunday's El Paso Times caught the attention of readers-- some anonymous-- who said they strongly disagreed that everyday learning won't be impacted. Some noted that a number of education experts quoted in the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Men (and women) at work on Schuster

Expect more lane closures this week as the work on the Interstate 10-Schuster Avenue ramp project near the UTEP campus continues. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday, expect a southbound right lane closure on Schuster nd an eastbound lane closure on Sun Bowl Drive, at least 500... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Wanted: Art vendors for 2011 Art in the Park

Food booths fo the 2011 Art in the Park event this fall are sold out, but the City Parks and Recreation Department is still looking for art vendors. The event is open to vendors (individuals, groups or organizations) with unique handmade arts and crafts. Registration is $90 for a 10x10... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Neighborhood Council has new West Side rep

The West Side has a new representative on the council of the Neighborhood Coalition of El Paso. Mary Frances Keasley of the Save the Valley Neighborhood Association was elected to represent the West Side during the seventh annual Neighborhood Summit held at UTEP Saturday. The summit provided residents everything they... Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Rep. Niland sets weekly community meetings

South West city Rep. Cortney Niland, who was elected to the District 8 seat in May, has set her weekly community meetings to be held at noon every Monday at Luby’s, 3601 N. Mesa. The first meeting on July 25 will feature City Manager Joyce Wilson as the guest speaker.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 22, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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On the runway: Trash & Treasures

It won’t be the typical runway, but the “Think Green Crafts and Fashion Show” promises to be trashy, sort of speak. The fifth annual event, hosted by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and the El Paso Electric Company, features fashions made from recyclables such as newspaper hats and outfits... Continue reading

Posted Jul 21, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Bowie's Winning Car Drive

The Bowie High School football team is hosting its 2nd Annual “The Winning Drive” Car Show Sunday to help purchase equipment. The event is from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Bowie High School and is open to all vehicles, bikes and motorcycles. Roll-in is from 8 to 11 a.m.,... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Neighborhood Summit Saturday

If you're looking to get a new playground in your neighborhood park, or perhaps would like a stop sign or speed humps on your streets, joining or forming a neighborhood association is the best way to start. The benefits are many, and aside from getting to know your neighbors, you... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Looking for a few good citizens

City Rep. Emma Acosta is looking for volunteers to serve on boards and commissions for District 3. The following boards currently have vacancies: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Building and Standards, Advisory Commissions, Empowerment Zone Advisory Board, Foster Grandparent Program Advisory Council, Industrial Development Authority, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Family Camp Out for City Folk @ Memorial Park today

One of the city’s busiest parks will be filled with city campers this weekend. The Family Camp Out at Memorial Park in Central El Paso will draw about 200 people starting at 5 p.m. today. Participants -- tents, lanterns and fishing rods at hand -- will stay at the park... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Citywide Neighborhood Summit: Pre-registration now open

Area neighborhood associations are invited to participate in the 7th Annual Neighborhood Summit in July. The free public event includes a series of educational workshops, networking opportunities among associations, and information on helping improve the quality of life in the city’s neighborhoods. Workshop topics include building effective associations, fundraising, Neighborhood... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Early voter turnout at 3 percent for Saturday's runoff

About 3 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots early for the City Council runoff election. El Paso County Elections records show 2,719 of the 90,669 registered voters in council Districts 1 and 5 voted from May 31 to June 7. The runoff election is Saturday, with polling stations open... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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West Side City Rep Lilly sets new community meeting dates

West Side city Rep. Ann Morgan Lilly is showing confidence of her runoff campaign for re-election: She has announced her community meetings will now be held at 7:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Ay Caramba Restaurant, 8001 N. Mesa -- starting June 22. That's two weeks... Continue reading

Posted Jun 1, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Reporter's Notebook: Incumbent Lilly in campaign mailer: "We cannot afford Lyda Ness Garcia"

In a campaign mailer to constituents, District 1 incumbent Ann Morgan Lilly points out two legal judgements and several notices of federal tax liens against her runoff opponent, Lyda Ness Garcia. The front of the mailer is stamped with the statement, "We cannot afford Lyda Ness Garcia," while the back... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Early voting for runoff election begins today

Early voting for the runoff election in City Council Districts 1 and 5 begins today. POLLING PLACES El Paso County Courthouse, 500 E. San Antonio. Fiesta Shopping Center No. A104, 5200 N. Mesa. Regency of El Paso, 221 Bartlett. Vista Hills Shopping Center No. 501, 1840 Lee Treviño. Zaraplex Center... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Reporter's notebook: District 1 runoff

District 1 candidate Lyda Ness Garcia on Thursday called a press conference in front of City Hall to challenge incumbent Ann Morgan Lilly to participate in a debate or forum. Ness announced the press conference via Twitter, tweeting, "bring your flip flops." During the press conference, a couple of Ness... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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A place on the ballot for June 11 runoff

Candidates for the city runoff election drew for a place on the June 11 ballot Thursday. In the West Side's District 1, challenger Lyda Ness Garcia's name will appear first on the ballot, followed by incumbent Ann Morgan Lilly. In the East Side's District 5, Mayela Mejia drew for first... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Runoff election June 11; ballot place drawing Thursday

The runoff election for two City Council seats has been scheduled for June 11, with early voting May 31 to June 7, El Paso County Elections Department officials said. The canvassing of votes for the general city election and drawing for a place on the runoff election ballot will be... Continue reading

Posted May 18, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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Run-off election voting info not yet set

El Paso County Elections Department officials said specific dates for the run-off election for City Council seats in Districts 1 and 5 are not yet set. The run off election could be June 11 or 18, depending on when the votes are canvassed by City Council, elections administrator Javier Chacon... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2011 at Neighborhoods | Reporting from your community

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