Biz Briefs 7.12-16.09: Foster receives business award; Creative Kids receives donation
Posted on July 14, 2009
Business briefs sent to NPT, posted in chronological order as they come in. Send your news to NPT@epmediagroup.com. Pictured: Boys and Girls Club logo.
O'Rourke sought advice on possible conflict of interest from city attorney and others before billboard vote
Posted on July 15, 2009
During the six hour debate and deliberation over the billboard issue at Tuesday’s meeting, the question about whether city Rep. Beto O’Rourke might have a conflict of interest was never asked or answered.
Mayor mulls vetos of City Council's billboard ban, impoundment of uninsured drivers' vehicles
Posted on July 15, 2009
It would take at least six votes from the eight representatives to override the mayor’s veto, and he has 72 hours after the meeting to veto one or more actions of the council.
Do something for your kids
Posted on July 14, 2009
When you are out getting school supplies this year, go check out the cost of a laptop computer for your kid or a desktop computer for the family. You might very well be surprised at the cost.
'I'm not homophobic, but ... '
Posted on July 15, 2009
Your non-homophobic little heart might pray with all its might to the contrary, but one of those kids listening to you may be gay or lesbian. How truly tragic if one of them grows up loathing who he or she is because of something you said or did.
Cornyn to Sotomayor: Do as I say, not as I do
Posted on July 14, 2009
Cornyn seems to have difficulty, whether real or feigned, with the idea that justices of different backgrounds help the Supreme Court make better decisions. Can it be that Cornyn's version of "what's good for all of us" doesn't really include all of us?
Incumple Ciudad ordenanza contra discriminación a gays
Posted on July 15, 2009
El Paso—El Cabildo del Gobierno de la Ciudad de El Paso adoptó en el 2003 un estatuto que vuelve delito menor la discriminación contra homosexuales, sin que nunca se haya interpuesto alguna demanda al respecto.
The Lion's Den: The Progressives
Posted on July 14, 2009
The signage issue is a red herring. Sure, too much signage is an eyesore and one can make the argument that it portrays El Paso in a negative light for passers-by. But is that really the case?
After Chico's: 2003 anti-discrimination ordinance never used, cop under investigation, council action coming
Posted on July 13, 2009
“That officer should have cited Chico’s Tacos. Not only should he have not have harassed those men, he should have gone after Chico’s Tacos." -- District 8 city Rep. Beto O'Rourke.
O'Rourke will seek legal opinion about potential conflict of interest before billboard ordinance vote
Posted on July 13, 2009
Officers or employees of the city shall “not participate in making or influencing any city government decision or action in which they know that they have any financial interest distinguishable from that of the public generally or from that of other city officers or employees generally.”
Not that there's anything wrong with that
Posted on July 12, 2009
Maybe part of the shock was seeing people who otherwise would appear "normal," a group of stylish men, show behavior previously relegated to the realm of the outrageous. Maybe it was the shock of realizing that "normal" includes men who kiss.
KVIA's Darren Hunt files $450,000 claim against city and police dept.
Posted on July 10, 2009
Darren Hunt, the KVIA-News 7 reporter who was roughed up and arrested by an El Paso police officer while covering an accident on Interstate-10 in April, has filed a $450,000 claim against the city.
Biz Briefs 7.6-10.09: Apodaca leaves Cafe Central; UTEP names new PIO
Posted on July 10, 2009
Business briefs sent to NPT, posted in chronological order as they come in. Send your news to NPT@epmediagroup.com. Pictured: Trae Apodaca, Arleene Barrios.
In the News: Chico's kiss edition
Posted on July 10, 2009
We haven't been the only ones interested in the Chico's controversy. The Internet has been humming with commentary and news.
Police Blotter 7.6-10.09: Chief Allen's statement, most wanted fugitives
Posted on July 10, 2009
News and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. Pictured: the El Paso restaurant at the source of controversy.
Calendar of Events 7.10.09
Posted on July 10, 2009
Scenic Sundays, a Tom Lea exhibition and makeout flashmob make it a lively week in the Borderland.
Chico’s Needs a Change
Posted on July 9, 2009
I hope that the family behind Chico’s issues a sincere apology, corrects their policy, retrains their staff, and hires a security company that doesn’t condone homophobic hate-mongering. Until then, my visits home will be Chico’s-less and I’ll take my money and my craving for oddly satisfying soggy tacos elsewhere.
Chico's Tacos incident sparks protest and strong words from City Hall
Posted on July 10, 2009
Thursday night protesters gathered in front of the Chico's Tacos on Trawood and Montwood and held signs of equality and chanted "Equal rights for everyone!!" The protests continued Friday and are to take place again today.
About that gay thing at Chicos Tacos the other night
Posted on July 8, 2009
In an odd twist, laws banning homosexual conduct continue to exist in Texas, even though the laws have been ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. In El Paso a city ordinance, which the officer apparently didn't know about, bars discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Albuquerque gets Gap Corporate, El Paso gets Chico's Tacos
Posted on July 9, 2009
The challenge is to create within our own community, families and friends, the tolerance to respect others for what they are or want to be and not what we think they should be. Yet, we keep missing the boat.
WLGTDW/it: A kiss is just a kiss
Posted on July 9, 2009
A kiss is just a kiss, unless it's between two guys at Chico's Tacos, at least, that's what it looks like after a late night outing, no pun intended, turned ugly at the taco haven.
The Lion's Den: Gay is the New Black
Posted on July 9, 2009
The fight for social justice is far from being over. Our own Socorro Bulldogs dealt with it during the playoffs for the state championship in baseball. Now, we have a high-profile example of discrimination in one of El Paso's major icons, Chico's Tacos.
Severed head art represents Juarez violence
Posted on July 8, 2009
At the Downtown El Paso Public Library you will find piñatas of severed heads with bullet wounds. The exhibit has drawn praise, criticism, and thought.
Media coverage an issue in latest Jones-Sanchez defense motion
Posted on July 8, 2009
The motion to expand potential juror questioning states that "for nearly three years prior to Defendants' indictment the El Paso media have provided extensive news coverage to the 'public corruption' investigations."
City attorney dismisses ethics complaint against Byrd over vote to buy Furrs site
Posted on July 8, 2009
The El Paso city attorney’s office has dismissed an ethics complaint by James Ratcliff against District 2 city
Rep. Susie Byrd over her vote on the city’s decision to buy the former Furr’s store site in Northeast El Paso for $2.7 million.
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