Educators frustrated by differences between state, federal standards
Despite solid gains in academic achievement - according to the state accountability report - some educators continue to feel there is a disconnect between state and federal... September 21, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
Dos Lunas Tequila has distribution deal
EL PASO -- Dos Lunas Tequila has signed a liquor distribution agreement with a South Florida company. September 19, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
Hispanic Entrepreneur profile: Graphic designer finds success doing what he loves
EL PASO -- Armando Alvarez's interest in art was apparent from the time he was a toddler. His mother remembers a night when he got into some crayons. By morning, he had drawn a... September 19, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
Contractor offering El Paso family a free roof
EL PASO -- A family that needs a new roof but can't afford to replace it can apply for a free roof from a local contractor. September 19, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
Spaghetti Warehouse won't be at depot
EL PASO -- The Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant is not coming to the former railroad freight depot Downtown because financing for the restaurant collapsed, said Juan Uribe, owner of... September 19, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
Agenda
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly Purchasing Power Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p. September 19, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
Contracts
El PasoEl Paso Community College is requesting bids for districtwide janitorial services, CSP No. 10-001, Oct. September 19, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
Business people
Editor's note: The El Paso Times is reintroducing Business People today. Items that will be considered for publication in this news feature are:New hires and promotions at... September 19, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
YISD gives disabled students chance to work
EL PASO -- Ysleta Independent School District students with disabilities can get one step closer to finding a job after high school now that Riverside High School has begun a job... September 21, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
5,000 expected to apply for 1,250 openings
EL PASO -- About 5,000 job-seekers are expected for the annual Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande fall job expo Wednesday at the Downtown convention center. September 21, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
Hailstorm insurance claims pile up
EL PASO -- State Farm Insurance has received 7,817 insurance claims so far from last week's monster hailstorm, the company reported Monday. September 21, 2009 | El Paso Times |  
Church's Chicken to give away $1,000
EL PASO -- Church's Chicken franchisee David Newman plans to give $1,000 in cash to a random customer Wednesday at his store at 1916 Montana. September 21, 2009 | El Paso Times |