Welcome to El Paso Metro’s week in review. This section is updated every Tuesday night. City Council Review Approved the sixth amendment to the original contract to give John Houser, artist, more time to finish Juan de Oñate statue; Various groups have suggested placing the statue on I-10 just north of Trans Mountain Road. Approved […]
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Free Speech at Issue at KROD
By Robert Ruiz, El Paso Metro When is it OK to limit someone’s speech? Some say never, while others say that speech that is not directly relevant to an issue should be censored. The issue achieved timely attention when Teresa Caballero guest hosted a morning radio talk show and promoted a tax rollback. Callers to […]
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El Paso Metro Weekly Byte: December 11, 2001
City Council Review Renewed interlocal agreement between the city and downtown management district; Authorized Mayor to submit certification report to Department of Justice regarding confiscated funds; Postponed an amendment to the 12 Traveler’s that would provide a 2-year contract extension to John Houser to complete the Juan de Oñate statue; Signed contract with Fermin Dorado […]
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City and County Shift Boundaries
El Paso Metro The City and County of El Paso are shifting their District boundaries to accommodate the growth of the area and equalize the number of voters residing within them. The final precinct boundaries will not be completely defined and recorded until January 2002 according to Javier Chacon of the County Elections Department. “We […]
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El Paso Metro Weekly Byte: December 4, 2001
Welcome to El Paso Metro’s week in review. This section is updated every Tuesday night. City Council Review The City Council approved a strategic plan to improve the city. Composed by Department heads, the plan contains a variety of projects that can be achieved over the next two years; A proposal for a dental service […]
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El Paso Metro Weekly Byte: November 27, 2001
Welcome to El Paso Metro’s week in review. This section is updated every Tuesday night. City Council Review Designated last week of November as El Paso Celebration of Family Unity , Peace and Heritage; Directed the submission of grant application to Criminal Justice Division for Victims of Crimes; Directed the submission of grant application to […]
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Potential Field Grows for County Judge
The potential field of candidates for County Judge continues to grow. Rumors are running hot that more candidates will enter the race in December. The expected candidates are: Dolores Briones (incumbent): Dolores “Dee” Briones has announced her bid for reelection and boasts of a significant campaign fund. Self-described as a progressive Democrat, she was very […]
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El Paso Metro Weekly Byte: November 20, 2001
Welcome to El Paso Metro’s week in review. This section is updated every Tuesday night. City Council Review Cathedral alumni put up $1,000 to encourage matching funds to support the capture of the abductor of a child over the weekend. The child was found murdered in central El Paso. Passed a resolution to sell $34 […]
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Stop and Appreciate El Paso
Ruben L. Reyes, El Paso Metro One Saturday morning on my way to far-east El Paso I thought about our beautiful Rio Grande and the life that it supports. Having been raised only inches from the Border Highway, I would often taking long walks on summer days with my friends fishing or hunting on the […]
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El Paso Metro Weekly Byte: November 13, 2001
Welcome to El Paso Metro’s week in review. This section is updated every Tuesday night. City Council Review Deleted the item that would hire consultant to certify Jobe Concrete blasting; Three redistricting plans were presented and are being reviewed by city attorney; Hired two outside consultants to review landfill environmental compliance; Passed a resolution to […]