http://newspapertree.com/features/ Newspaper Tree - Features en-us 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 “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 Mexican cartels are increasingly using kids to transport both people and drugs because young traffickers are less likely to be apprehended. Mark Qualia, U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman in Washington, said federal border officials historically have not tracked the number of undocumented minors apprehended for trafficking. Most, he said, are simply deported. Brandi Grissom, The Texas Tribune Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:16:29 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/features/4337-mamas-don-t-let-your-babies-grow-up-to-be-smugglers http://newspapertree.com/features/4337-mamas-don-t-let-your-babies-grow-up-to-be-smugglers His name is Justin. He’s a heroin addict. He’s been sober for 42 days. And he's 16. Brandi Grissom, Texas Tribune Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:21:45 -0700 http://newspapertree.com/features/4329-broken-border-part-one-justin-s-story http://newspapertree.com/features/4329-broken-border-part-one-justin-s-story Dave seems to have not only dodged the douchebag bullet, he has taken on a new glow, burnished by his admission that he, too, slept with a woman, women, who were not his wife. Patrcia Martinez Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:28:42 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/features/4304-letterman-s-grace-jon-and-john-s-disgrace http://newspapertree.com/features/4304-letterman-s-grace-jon-and-john-s-disgrace How does your immediate world fit into the major currents of history, particularly when you have experienced what people are writing about, and the 'official reports' hardly resemble what you have seen with your own eyes? Sergio Troncoso Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:20:54 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/features/4279-diario-de-oaxaca http://newspapertree.com/features/4279-diario-de-oaxaca Preview and print a copy of the program, and catch up on background. NPT Staff Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:45:00 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/features/4267-program-for-the-global-public-policy-forum-on-the-u-s-war-on-drugs http://newspapertree.com/features/4267-program-for-the-global-public-policy-forum-on-the-u-s-war-on-drugs A compilation of short essays from writers, journalists, students and others who live, work and think on the border. compiled Sito Negron Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:59:49 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/features/4265--the-violence-in-juarez-is-our-problem-essays-from-a-frontline http://newspapertree.com/features/4265--the-violence-in-juarez-is-our-problem-essays-from-a-frontline With this weekend's conference and the news of Gov. Rick Perry is dispatching Texas Rangers to the border, it is clear that the drug war continues to be a hot button issue. Elizabeth Ruiz Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:49:00 -0600 http://newspapertree.com/features/4254-man-on-the-street-how-does-the-drug-war-affect-you http://newspapertree.com/features/4254-man-on-the-street-how-does-the-drug-war-affect-you