Press Releases
Rodríguez statement on Williams Institute's Report on the economic impact of same-sex marriage in Texas July 23, 2014
International initiatives bring Mexican students to UTEP July 23, 2014
PCFF, El Paso Chihuahuas team up to show ‘Field of Dreams’ at Southwest University Park July 21, 2014
Visit El Paso partners with Augment El Paso July 16, 2014
El Paso State Senator testifies in redistricting trial July 16, 2014
I like the mountains and the view it gives. It provides a nice piece of mind. It is a symbol of safety. More…
Government
Government
City halts transitional housing discussion
Area shelter organizers concerned about potential changes
by Aaron Montes, Newspaper Tree // July 18, 2014
The City Plan Commission deleted discussion and action on a revised ordinance that would implement new definitions of transitional housing to include group residential facilities, halfway houses and homeless shelters from their agenda during their meeting Thursday, July 17. More…
After shootings, new concerns about US Marshals and its history of violence in New Mexico arise
Man shot at his Albuquerque home
by David Correia, La Jicarita // July 14, 2014
Volunteer sites quickly mobilize to aid immigrant families
About 2,000 immigrants have come and gone through the Sun City
by Elida S. Perez, Newspaper Tree // July 11, 2014
Controlling violence, not drugs, becomes key strategy in Juarez
Mass arrests in neglected areas among tactics
by Lourdes Cardenas, Newspaper Tree // June 27, 2014
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Education
Education
Education, breaking stigma for those with mental health issues key with minorities
NAMI hosts Minority Mental Health Forum Saturday, July 19
by Elida S. Perez, Newspaper Tree // July 18, 2014
Her darkest times were in 2009. More…
Press Conference: EPISD responds to reports of Bowie, Jefferson consolidation
Superintendent Juan Cabrera says there are "no plans" to close schools
by Juan E. Cabrera, El Paso ISD // February 21, 2014
Mexico chucks test bonuses, national exam
by Kent Paterson, Frontera NorteSur // February 5, 2014
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Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
Last Thursdays showing steady growth
Event drawing more artists and participants monthly
by Aaron Montes, Newspaper Tree // July 10, 2014
Every last Thursday of the month, artists of all types make their way downtown to showcase their work. More…
Vidas Perfectas: Performance art opera on the Border
El Paso and Juarez host first showing after New York premiere
by Cindy Graff Cohen // July 7, 2014
From seeking inspiration to sources of inspiration
Gaspar Enriquez exhibit features portraits of fellow artists
by Elida S. Perez, Newspaper Tree // July 3, 2014
Last Thursdays event brings artists, community together
Slide show of Thursday, June 27
by Aaron Montes, Newspaper Tree // June 27, 2014
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Health & Environment
Health & Environment
Mexican fracking foes lose a big round
Measure to prohibit fracking rejected
by Kent Paterson, Frontera NorteSur // July 22, 2014
Mexican opponents of the controversial method of extracting natural gas known as fracking lost an important battle in the Mexican Senate late last week. More…
EPA seeks chemical ban
Soliciting public comment on propsal
by Kent Paterson, Frontera NorteSur // July 14, 2014
Fracking fights loom large in Mexico
Anti-fracking forces mobilizing for a moratorium, ban on practice
by Kent Paterson, Frontera NorteSur // July 9, 2014
Second Annual Mission Valley Duathlon a success
Slide show: Athletes ran, biked Sunday June 22
by Newspaper Tree Staff // June 24, 2014
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Business & Technology
Business & Technology
Downtown businesses getting new traffic from ballpark
Spectators stopping in before, after games
by Jose Soto, The Prospector // July 3, 2014
The Southwest University Ballpark, conveniently located in downtown El Paso, opened on April 28 and baseball fans have been flocking to the stadium ever since. The local downtown attraction has proven to be both entertaining and lucrative for El Pasoans. More…
In Chihuahua, a dry outlook for farm workers
Mexican farmers block international bridge in day-long protest on April 10
by Andrés Rodríguez // April 28, 2014
Mexican Economy Falters
by Kent Paterson, Frontera NorteSur // April 25, 2014
Overall economic weakness in Mexico continued in the 4th quarter of 2013
Consensus forecast predicts that GDP growth will accelerate this year
by Thomas M. Fullerton, Jr. and Adam G. Walke // March 21, 2014
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Perspectives
Perspectives
Guest column: Dear Mr. President
We are not all immigrants
by Felipe de Ortego y Gasca // July 17, 2014
Dear Mr. President:
I was struck by your public remarks the other day when you asserted that “we’re all immigrants,” referring to Americans. More…
En voz alta: Voices from the borderland
“I think there should be more concern for historical buildings and remodeling them.”
by Aaron Montes, Newspaper Tree // July 16, 2014
Sun City's first woman state legislator
Part one: Anita Blair, election of 1952
by Joseph R.M. Longo // July 15, 2014
En voz alta: Voices from the borderland
“I think the best thing about El Paso is our Mexican heritage.”
by Aaron Montes, Newspaper Tree // July 8, 2014
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Interviews
Interviews
A conversation with Phillip Rodriguez
Filmmaker discusses making documentary about civil rights icon and El Paso journalist Ruben Salazar
by Esmeralda Ojeda // April 3, 2014
Ruben Salazar was a Mexican-American journalist who was born in Ciudad Juarez and raised in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from El Paso High School, received his degree from UTEP, wrote for the El Paso-Herald Post, and went on the become the first Mexican-American reporter for the Los Angeles Times. More…
A conversation with Dr. Abraham Verghese
Former El Pasoan receives Heinz Foundation’s Arts and Humanities Award
by Cindy Graff Cohen // March 13, 2014
A conversation with Ellery Schempp
Plaintiff in Supreme Court case to speak at UTEP on Sunday, February 16
by Alberto Tomas Halpern // February 15, 2014
Narco Cultura: A conversation with Shaul Schwarz
Documentary filmmaker discusses his film on Ciudad Juárez violence—as reality and entertainment
by Alberto Tomas Halpern // December 6, 2013
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
Border farmers’ market a year-round hit
“We’re on the tail end of the winter market, which was incredibly successful,” said Ardovino’s owner and market manager Roberto Ardovino
by Kent Paterson, Frontera NorteSur // May 22, 2014
Like other farmers’ markets in the United States, Sunland Park’s edition features locally crafted jewelry and artwork, value-added food, fresh produce, eggs, and free range-grown meat. Given its unique border location at the foot of Mt. Cristo Rey, the market is splashed by the influences of Mexican culture, the Spanish language, immigration, and the Chihuahuan Desert. More…
Let nature take its course with wildlife?
Licensed wildlife rehabilitator explains how to "rescue" wildlife
by Josie Karam // April 28, 2014
Behind the Border’s recent surge in triathlons
Gabriela Gallegos, lawyer turned race planner, readies for the Mighty Mujer Triathlon on Saturday
by Cindy Graff Cohen // April 15, 2014
A little girl named Nohemi: ‘Martyr of Migration’
A Frontera NorteSur special report
by Kent Paterson, Frontera NorteSur // April 7, 2014
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From The Tree
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From the Tree
From the Tree: 4 ways Greg Abbott gets the border wrong
by Emanuel Anthony Martinez // February 13, 2014
Gangs and public corruption are worthy issues demanding serious attention across the state. Unfortunately, what Abbott gets wrong is his attempt to frame these problems exclusively as border problems. More…
From the Tree: Closing out 2013
News delivered on a clean, free format with straight-to-the-point journalism
by Emanuel Anthony Martinez // December 26, 2013
From the Tree: No comment on corruption is a comment on corruption
by Emanuel Anthony Martinez // December 7, 2013
From the Tree: Systemic failures at TEA worked as designed
by Emanuel Anthony Martinez // November 28, 2013
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Press Releases
Press Releases
International initiatives bring Mexican students to UTEP
by Press Release // July 23, 2014
Sixty Mexican students are spending time this summer at The University of Texas at El Paso as part of two ambitious programs promoting scientific research and immersion in the English language. More…
