Month: August 2013
Final resting place for City Hall debris is Clint
Less than 24 hours after Sunday’s implosion of El Paso’s former City Hall, the official cleanup began early Monday morning. Lots of…
Continue Reading Demolitions have many talking about a new El Paso
Since the demolitions of the Asarco smokestacks and City Hall, El Paso’s revitalization efforts are taking center stage, on a national level!…
Continue Reading El Paso Marathoner First to be Turned Away at Finish LIne
An El Paso man was the first runner turned away from the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Tom Furnival, 71, had nearly made it to the 26-mile…
Continue Reading Altercation between couple leads to non-fatal shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday evening in central El Paso. According to police officials, officers responded to a…
Continue Reading MountainStar releases 2014 El Paso Triple-A schedule
ABC-7 was the first to tell you on Friday that El Paso’s new $60-million-plus Downtown Ballpark will celebrate its opening day on April 11. On…
Continue Reading El Paso natives gather in amazing numbers for Cowboy home games
It’s no secret! El Paso is home to tens of thousands of Cowboy fans, and it’s not surprising just how many people make the 12-hour drive…
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NFL Pro Bowl Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the NFL Pro Bowl, the all-star game of the National Football League. February 6, 2022 – The 2022 Pro…
Continue Reading Armed Forces Day Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Armed Forces Day, a holiday observed in some areas of the United States to honor all branches of the…
Continue Reading Alex Rodriguez Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at Alex Rodriguez, former New York Yankees infielder, who is in fifth place for the most career home runs in…
Continue Reading “El Santo” films: fighting the forces of evil; Mexican Consulate presents movie series
They are outrageous, campy and wildly popular. The iconic films featuring “El Santo,” a masked wrestler battling the forces of evil, are…
Continue Reading El Paso Artspace Lofts not chosen for housing funds
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has decided not to award any tax credits to the Artspace Lofts artist housing project…
Continue Reading Income Tax Deadline Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the annual income tax filing deadline in the United States. April 18, 2022, is the deadline to file…
Continue Reading NMSU’s Franklin out for 2013
New Mexico State University stand out wide receiver Austin Franklin has been ruled academically ineligible for the 2013 season. Franklin will use…
Continue Reading Texas Tax Fee Weekend
Senate Bill 485 (83rd Regular Legislative Session, 2013) sets Aug. 9-11 as the dates of this year’s annual Sales Tax Holiday. As in previous…
Continue Reading list of qualifying school supplies
All-inclusive list of qualifying school supplies (if priced less than $100) Binders Book bags Calculators Cellophane tape Blackboard chalk Compasses…
Continue Reading Golden Globe Awards Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the Golden Globe Awards, which are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. January 10, 2023…
Continue Reading List of Qualifying Clothing, Footwear and Other Items Sold During the August Sales Tax Holiday
The exempt items on this list must be priced under $100. The exemption does not extend to rental, alterations or cleaning services on these exempt…
Continue Reading Academy Awards Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the Academy Awards, also known as the “Oscars.” March 12, 2023 –…
Continue Reading US Aircraft Carriers Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about active United States aircraft carriers. Ten of the active air carriers are in…
Continue Reading National Guard Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the National Guard, a reserve military force and the oldest component of the US armed forces. Facts The…
Continue Reading Las Cruces Little League team comes up short in bid to play in Little League World Series
A group of Las Cruce team’s dreams of playing in the Little League World Series came to an end Wednesday night. The Fairacres team went up…
Continue Reading Commissioner questioned about possible campaign conflict
A fundraiser to re-elect County Commissioner Sergio Lewis is being held Wednesday night, hosted by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers…
Continue Reading George Tenet Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of George Tenet, former director of the CIA. Personal Birth date: January 5, 1953 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Arnold Schwarzenegger Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and former governor of California. Personal Birth date: July…
Continue Reading Stephen Hadley Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Stephen J. Hadley, former national security adviser to US President George W. Bush. Personal…
Continue Reading Local TV news anchor arrested on battery charge
Local TV news anchor Adrienne Alvarez was arrested Aug. 1 after police arrived at her home for a domestic violence incident. The 28-year old was…
Continue Reading Oprah Winfrey Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Oprah Winfrey, who hosted the award-winning “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Personal Birth…
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