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 ReadingDemolitions 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 ReadingEl 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 ReadingAltercation 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 ReadingMountainStar 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 ReadingEl 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…
Continue ReadingNFL 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 ReadingArmed 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 ReadingAlex 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 ReadingEl 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 ReadingIncome 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 ReadingNMSU’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 ReadingTexas 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 Readinglist 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 ReadingGolden 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 ReadingList 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…
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