Archive for 'Cover Story'
David D’Angelo: Magician Extraordinaire
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by admin.
When David D’Angelo was in the fifth grade his interest in magic was so strong that it’s all he could think about. His fondest dream was to travel throughout the world, to as many cities as he could, performing as a magician. Even though he was just starting out learning his future trade, he had every confidence that he would accomplish his goals.
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Read NOW: The Power of Positive Thinking
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Beth Mendoza believes strongly in the power of positive thinking. So strongly, that, when she realized that too many school children were struggling to read, she decided to get involved. “I saw that there was a great need. A friend asked me to tutor her daughter, who had problems reading. I was reluctant at first, but, when I saw the need, I decided, yes, let’s do it.”
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Socorro ISD’s G.R.E.A.T. Program: It’s Pro Student, Anti-Gang
Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 by admin.
More than 10,000 children in the Socorro Independent School District have been G.R.E.A.T. Graduates. That’s G.R.E.A.T., as in the Gang Resistance & Education Training Program – a project that works with parents, teachers, counselors, and pupils to show students the impact and consequences of negative behaviors, including gang membership
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Centennial Live! Comedy Series kicks off with Warren B. Hall, Ponchi Herrera and Cedric Reed
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Ready, set, laugh! The Centennial Comedy Series at Fort Bliss presents Warren B. Hall, Ponchi Herrera and Cedric Reed, on stage Saturday, February 13. Enjoy $1 draft while you laugh the night away at a great show featuring some of the hottest up-and-coming comics around.
Doors to the adults-only show at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, Bldg. 11199 on East Fort Bliss, open at 6 p.m.; the show starts at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.
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Republican Party in El Paso is not Anti-Immigrant
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin.
“Democrats say they’re for the poor, if that is true, then they have been very successful in El Paso…it’s one of the poorest cities in the United States,” so said Michael Moore, Chairman of the Republican Party in El Paso in an interview about the upcoming city, state and national elections.
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Registering young Latinos to vote: The Time is Now
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by admin.
When the late William C. Velasquez first created the Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project in 1974, he had only one vision – to work for a time when Latinos would play a vital part in the American Democratic Process. His mantra, which continues to this day, was “Su Voto Es Su Voz (Your Vote Is Your Voice).”
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Lion’s Club International: A Friend in Need
Posted on 22. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Orlando Rodriguez of El Paso, the 1st Vice District Governor of the Lion’s Club District 2T3, said his organization has been at the forefront in providing disaster relief to the people of Haiti through its international programs and connections. His own district, 2T3, which encompasses El Paso, Texas to Odessa, Texas, has always responded to disasters. “With more than 1,000 members in my district, the Lions Club is always providing funds for disaster relief,” Rodriguez said. “This time is no different.
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Veterans Helping Veterans Adjust to Civilian Life
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Former Mayoral candidate Carlos Rivera is up and running again with his Veteran’s Business Association – a group he created to help Veterans, especially those from Vietnam, overcome some of the problems they are still having, even decades after the war has ended. “By conservative estimates, there are still more than 500,000 Vietnam veterans who lead lives of quite desperation,” Rivera said. “They are plagued by serious, war-related readjustment problems.
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We are here to WOW our guests everyday! Buffalo Wild Wings
Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by admin.
It all started in 1982 with two average Joes named Jim Disbrow, and Scott Lowery having the “munchies” for some Buffalo, NY style wings. To satisfy their cravings, they decided to take Buffalo, NY. style wings to Kent, Ohio. Buffalo Wild Wings brings a fun atmosphere that cannot be found at any other restaurant in El Paso, their motto is, “we are here to wow our guests every day,” and indeed they will.
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AMERICAN War hero becomes an El Paso hero as well
Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Vietnam War Hero Rafael Hernando III says working with young children has helped him overcome some of the nightmares which he still attributes to his military service during that war – a war in which he lost his leg when he stepped on a mine. As his body flew in one direction, he could see his leg flying off in the opposite direction.
