http://newspapertree.com Newspaper Tree en-us Thanks for visiting Newspapertree. Right now, we are in the process of becoming a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. While we work on a new business structure, the site will be down. Shouldn't take long. Newspapertree Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:52:29 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4363-we-ll-be-back-soon http://newspapertree.com/news/4363-we-ll-be-back-soon News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. Pictured: Manhunt Monday suspect Ricardo Zuniga compiled NPT Staff Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:30:09 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4362-police-blotter-12-28-09-manhunt-monday http://newspapertree.com/news/4362-police-blotter-12-28-09-manhunt-monday The game between the Oklahoma University Sooners and the Stanford University Cardinal at the scenic Sun Bowl, just yards from the U.S.-Mexico border, is set for Dec. 31. The last smattering of tickets sold today, Olivas said. "I guess we’re getting some pretty good national attention," he said. Brandi Grissom, Texas Tribune Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:00:12 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/culture/4361-tribblog-sun-bowl-to-oklahoman-drop-dead http://newspapertree.com/culture/4361-tribblog-sun-bowl-to-oklahoman-drop-dead Sen. Eliot Shapleigh told the El Paso Times today that he plans not to run for any elective office in 2010. Brandi Grissom, Texas Tribune Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:38:07 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4360-2010-shapleigh-sitting-out http://newspapertree.com/politics/4360-2010-shapleigh-sitting-out News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. compiled NPT Staff Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:36:42 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4359-police-blotter-12-21-23-09-man-arrested-in-hit-and-run-2nd-arrest-made-in-theft-case http://newspapertree.com/news/4359-police-blotter-12-21-23-09-man-arrested-in-hit-and-run-2nd-arrest-made-in-theft-case News about the Sun Bowl and Juarez from across the country and around the world. compiled NPT Staff Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:25:24 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4358-in-the-news-more-on-juarez-and-sun-bowl http://newspapertree.com/news/4358-in-the-news-more-on-juarez-and-sun-bowl The bookstore example, some have argued, is one that accurately reflects why cities on the Texas-Mexican border are often afflicted with a reputation of being a black hole of talent where escape is necessary in order to prosper. Julian Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:30:18 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/features/4357-outbound-brains http://newspapertree.com/features/4357-outbound-brains El Paso was ranked top on the Forbes list "Cities Where Americans Are Getting Richer". NPT Staff Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:26:52 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4356-forbes-lists-el-paso-as-top-city-in-income-growth http://newspapertree.com/news/4356-forbes-lists-el-paso-as-top-city-in-income-growth News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. Pictured: Megan Castillo NPT Staff Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:01:18 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4353-police-blotter-12-15-18-09-suspect-wanted-for-armed-robbery-most-wanted-woman-caught-at-truck-stop http://newspapertree.com/news/4353-police-blotter-12-15-18-09-suspect-wanted-for-armed-robbery-most-wanted-woman-caught-at-truck-stop Voters in a few scattered districts — 12 or fewer — can expect to see real contests in House races. Only one senator — Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso — is leaving, and the race to replace him is becoming almost sedate. Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:40:33 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4355-never-can-say-goodbye http://newspapertree.com/politics/4355-never-can-say-goodbye News about the Sun Bowl across the country. compiled NPT Staff Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:52:43 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4352-in-the-news-sun-bowl http://newspapertree.com/news/4352-in-the-news-sun-bowl Nuances aside, two schools of thought stand in perpetual conflict. One argues giving students a "zero" or another very low grade, either on assignments on entire marking periods, makes it impossible, mathematically, for them to catch up... Brian Thevenot---Texas Tribune Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:25:48 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4351-el-paso-isd-embraces-honest-grading-sort-of http://newspapertree.com/news/4351-el-paso-isd-embraces-honest-grading-sort-of "The environmental cleanup trust fund established today marks the conclusion of the state’s lengthy, concerted effort to secure funding for environmental remediation at ASARCO’s 100-year-old El Paso smelter,” said Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. “ Texas Attorney General's Press Office Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:21:53 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4350-asarco-pays-52-million-to-fund-environmental-cleanup-at-former-el-paso-smelter http://newspapertree.com/news/4350-asarco-pays-52-million-to-fund-environmental-cleanup-at-former-el-paso-smelter “It is common for my family to hear shootouts, and we have been witnesses to murders,” Espino wrote in his open letter to the Mexican president. “We know people who were executed. Our friends have been kidnapped. Even my own home was raided by soldiers.” Frontera Norte Sur Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:10:09 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/features/4349-will-government-world-respond-to-border-sos http://newspapertree.com/features/4349-will-government-world-respond-to-border-sos El Paso holds no. 33 spot. NPT Staff Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:01:53 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/features/4348-el-paso-among-forbes-best-bang-for-the-buck-cities http://newspapertree.com/features/4348-el-paso-among-forbes-best-bang-for-the-buck-cities El Paso Fire Department Officials are asking the public to take extra precautions during the windy conditions El Paso Fire Department Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:02:16 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4347-high-wind-warnings http://newspapertree.com/news/4347-high-wind-warnings Violence in Juarez in the AP and the Sun Bowl in regional papers. compiled NPT Staff Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:17:24 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4346-in-the-news-juarez-and-the-sun-bowl http://newspapertree.com/news/4346-in-the-news-juarez-and-the-sun-bowl News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. Pictured: Manhunt Monday suspect Felipe Madrigal. compiled NPT Staff Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:31:26 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4345-police-blotter-12-09-09-home-burglarized-while-teen-hides-in-restroom-crime-stoppers-family-violence http://newspapertree.com/news/4345-police-blotter-12-09-09-home-burglarized-while-teen-hides-in-restroom-crime-stoppers-family-violence News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. compiled NPT Staff Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:18:02 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4344-police-blotter-12-01-09-couple-rescued-from-cold-crime-stoppers-family-violence http://newspapertree.com/news/4344-police-blotter-12-01-09-couple-rescued-from-cold-crime-stoppers-family-violence News Release from The City of El Paso--Texas Javier Sambrano Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:27:54 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4343-el-paso-ranked-2nd-safest-city-by-cq-press http://newspapertree.com/news/4343-el-paso-ranked-2nd-safest-city-by-cq-press After keeping his promise to fight for El Paso, State Representative Joe Moody filed for re-election today and said he aims to get even more done next year in the Texas House. FROM THE OFFICE OF REPRESENTATIVE JOE MOODY Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:42:34 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4354-moody-files-for-re-election http://newspapertree.com/politics/4354-moody-files-for-re-election News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top compiled NPT Staff Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:34:24 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/news/4342-police-blotter-11-23-09-manhunt-monday http://newspapertree.com/news/4342-police-blotter-11-23-09-manhunt-monday I've been asking myself for quite a while now why it is that Joe Muench has the Sunday political column in the El Paso Times. Aside from demonstrating themselves to be out of touch more often than not, Muench seems to almost be on another planet. By Jaime Abeytia Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:48:59 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4340-the-lion-s-den-why-does-joe-muench-have-a-column http://newspapertree.com/politics/4340-the-lion-s-den-why-does-joe-muench-have-a-column As Congress prepares to make history in regards to healthcare reform, there is still debate as to whether the plans they have for us will not only benefit us in regards to providing proper care for the residents of the United States, but will cost us financially for years to come. By Gabriel Nila Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:41:14 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/opinion/4339-health-care-an-alternative-plan http://newspapertree.com/opinion/4339-health-care-an-alternative-plan Shapleigh said last month he would not run for reelection to the Texas Senate. He hasn’t revealed his statewide ambitions, but his public and private remarks leave little doubt the longtime El Paso legislator is seriously considering a gubernatorial bid. Brandi Grissom, The Texas Tribune Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:43:27 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/politics/4335-shapleigh-ever-after http://newspapertree.com/politics/4335-shapleigh-ever-after