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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Bsrrio Skate Shop is the first webisode that is featured on the Only in El Paso series. (Above) Emmanuel Urbina, owner of the business, helps a customer

Web series to portray the community

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter July 15, 2014

Destination El Paso and PBS station KCOS have teamed up to launch a web series called “Only in El Paso,” a project intended to promote the city through a collection of 10 short episodes produced by talented El Paso digital storytellers. “This is...

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Manager Pat Murphy has led the Chihuahuas fearlessly in his first season

Chihuahuas poised to make postseason run

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor July 15, 2014

Heading into the All-Star break, the El Paso Chihuahuas seem to be hitting their stride. The rabid fans of El Paso seem to be right in line with the Chihuahuas as they look to make a run at the postseason. The Chihuahuas started the season between a...

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Local nonprofit aids undocumented with civil and human rights

Lorain Watters, Editor in Chief July 8, 2014

 Undocumented and poor—a common combination in people along the southwest region of Texas where individuals travel to the U.S. for any work they can find to help keep their family afloat. However, easy work that may come their way is not always fair...

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The trolley system existed in El Paso from 1950 to 1974 and will be reintroduced in 2018.

Refueling an old flame: trolley project approved for funding

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter July 8, 2014

Funding of $97-million has been approved by The Texas Transportation Commission to restore a trolley project in downtown El Paso after service ceased 30 years ago. The project may include refurbished cars, which were originally used from 1950 to 1974....

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“Chess The Musical” is scheduled to open at 7:30 p.m. on July 11 at the UDT stage and run until July 27.

‘Chess’ to captivate audience with new adaptation

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter July 8, 2014

The cast of “Chess” is ready to rock out the house on opening night July 11 at the UTEP Dinner Theatre. “Chess The Musical” marks the final production of the season. This rock opera first hit the stage in the late ‘80s and its iconic pop hits...

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The Little Free Library will be located outside of Tippi Teas at 5034 Doniphan Ave.

Building young readers, one book at a time

Andrea Acosta and Kimberly Valle July 8, 2014

The Little Free Library, a movement that was first started in Wisconsin, has expanded over the past five years. As a result of its success, El Paso has joined the cause to increase literacy rates and has built a new one just outside Tippi Teas. Louie...

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Chuco Burger was voted as the “Best Burger in Town.” It is located at 1201 Lafayette Drive. Chuco is the owner of the restaurant.

Chuco Burger satisfies customers with every bite

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter July 8, 2014

Chuco Burger is a great example of how a little hole in the wall mixed with great customer service can prove to be the best dining experience, but the burgers themselves leave a lot to be desired. On the outside, its cinderblock exterior might give you...

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Future for MLS in El Paso still bright

Future for MLS in El Paso still bright

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor July 8, 2014

On July 6, the exhibition match between Chivas Guadalajara and Cruzeiro E.C. added more fuel to the fire as El Pasoans are strung out on the world’s most popular sport. With limited time for marketing the game, costly ticket prices for fans across...

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Chihuahuas win in walk-off fashion

Chihuahuas win in walk-off fashion

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter June 28, 2014

The El Paso Chihuahuas beat the Tacoma Rainiers on a hot summer midday by a score of 7-6. Jeff Francoeur hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning. Good player execution and managerial strategy helped win this game. This game was originally...

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Basketball is one of the more popular sports at the rec center. The facility has two regulation sized basketball courts in all.

Rec center still a success in the summer

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter June 24, 2014

Since it re-opened in the fall of 2011, UTEP’s $32-million recreation center is the place for students to exercise.  During the fall and spring semesters, the Student Recreation Center parking lot is usually crowded and the tri-level building is filled...

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The Navy Color Guard positions the American flag and the U.S. Navy flag in front of the crowd in preparation for the National Anthem at a ceremony Monday to honor those who died and those who helped at last year’s Navy Yard shootings

Navy Yard ceremony honors heroic actions at last year’s shootings

Anna Giles, Staff Reporter June 24, 2014

WASHINGTON—For Shannon Marchegiani, June 23 morning started with an explanation to her 3-year-old son about why his father is a hero. Marchegiani, 38, a neonatologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, was preparing to see her husband,...

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A new application powered by Sun Metro, will be developed by the end of the year or early next year in efforts to implement a route planner to users.

Sun Metro to develop route planner app

Aaron Montes, Staff Reporter June 24, 2014

Editor’s note: This is part two of a three-part series. Sun Metro is looking to develop a smartphone application for metro users by the end of the year or early next year in an effort to modernize the public transportation experience, officials said. Sun...

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