Here’s some FREE concert events: The Rudolph Chev/Honda 2008 Live Music Series at The State Line Taking place every Wednesday at 8pm, 1222 Sunland Park Drive. All customers (or attendees) are asked to make a food or monetary donation to the West Texas Food Bank (which by the way is not one of the four charities that didn’t meet standards here in ep, so feel free to donate away). The Line Up ...
Happy Independence Day Americans, and Mexicans. Now here's a short list of where you can go to watch a fireworks display in town: Cohen Stadium - after Diablos Baseball game Wet n' Wild Waterworld - show starts in the evening Chamizal National Park - Music Under the Stars, El Paso Symphony Orchestra Performs first. Western Playland - show starts in the evening Ascarate Park? They've had displays in the past, unsure ...
With so much going on this weekend, I thought I’d focus on a few gems. KLAQ Street Fest is going down Friday and Saturday, Downtown El Paso. You can’t go wrong with either day, whether it be classic rock or modern rock, you will be satisfied. Some of the main acts include Joan Jett, Foghat, Alterbridge, Shinedown, and Endeverafter. I’d also like to point out that ...
In case you haven't heard, the drug violence in Juarez is about to cross the Rio like an illegal immigrant. That being the case, your friends here at The Avocadoan have put together a guide to help you avoid being an innocent bystander. We have compiled a list of safe spots and spots to avoid. Stay safe (besides, if you die we have one less ...
There has been talk around town that sometime last weekend, an off-duty EPPD officer was at 1914 Lounge with an intoxicated female; some say that the off-duty officer was even acting aggressively toward the female throughout the night. At some point in the evening, the bouncers of 1914 Lounge decided the off-duty officer and his companion were liabilities and asked them to leave the club. The ...
We walked in after work, about 6pm. If you've never been to B&M (Brick & Mortar), the first thing you'll notice is the great design and details the owners took in the aesthetics of the bar. The bottles run up the wall where a very tall piped and welded walkway lead bartenders to them. Well, let's begin. The bartender had a hard time making a black ...
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New police contract restricts polygraph use, prevents questioning officers involved in shootings for 48 hours - Wed, 27 Aug 2008
While Police Chief Greg Allen and the head of the police union, Bobby Holguin, supported those changes, former Chief Richard Wiles and the police union's former attorney, Bill Ellis, appeared before City Council to oppose them.
City Funds Housing Projects - Thu, 28 Aug 2008
In the name of affordable housing, the city has been taking federal funds, putting money in the hands of qualified first-time buyers and sending them out to find their starter home, apparently with mixed results.
"We won!": Soldiers go from tense standoff with police to a meeting with Obama - Thu, 28 Aug 2008
DENVER -- The group Veterans Against the War marched four miles, with thousands of civilian supporters, to demand an audience with presidential nominee Barack Obama. Things were edging close to something bad when the word went out that Obama's staff said he'd meet a representative of the group.
Street Scenes, Denver, Aug. 27, 2008 - Thu, 28 Aug 2008
DENVER -- On California, an entrepreneur expanded his business. At Civic Center Park, a Critical Mass. And at Speer and Market, police, protesters, and soldiers avoided confrontation.
El Pasoans say treat wounded in Jurez
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Thu, 28 Aug 200
EL PASO -- Most local residents don't think victims of drug-war-related violence in Jurez should be treated at El Paso's Thomason Hospital, a recent El Paso Times/News Channel 9 poll shows.
Man gets life sentences in 2005 slaying
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Thu, 28 Aug 200
EL PASO -- An alleged Barrio Azteca gang member convicted of murdering a 29-year-old man, who had been placed on a hit list after he left the gang, was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday.
Business, school leaders discuss growth
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Thu, 28 Aug 200
EL PASO -- Despite budget constraints from increases in fuel and food costs, the absence of two area superintendents and a system of state funding that many school districts deem ineffective, the city's State of the School District luncheon Wednesday directed focus to academic gains and plans for growth.
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