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Storm fees cut, but now what? | 
After more than two months of mostly negative reaction to stormwater fees, the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board backed down and agreed to reduce the fees.
But the issue is far from settled. Some business owners are worried about what happens after the three years laid out in the PSB plan, while others express concerns about how it will affect their ability to compete.
"From a competitive standpoint, when a customer decides to lease a building in El Paso, they will also look at solutions across the border in Juarez, where the costs are substantially lower, as well as in New Mexico where we are an owner as well," said Tom Giba, vice president of Verde Corporate Realty Services.
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Franchise tax stresses owners, accountants | AUSTIN - Even though Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced an extension to June 15 for businesses to file the revised franchise tax, El Paso area accountants and business owners are feeling strained.
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Ch. 4's fortunes | Sources say Pappas Telecasting, the owner of El Paso TV station KDBC, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Progress for Phase 2 of Downtown plan | Members of El Paso's Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 5 board have taken a step closer in understanding the most important parts of the 2015 Downtown Plan.
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Transportation summit to provide gas-crunch options | A collaborative of transportation providers and advocates for seniors and people with disabilities announces the 2008 El Paso Transportation Summit to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the El Paso Convention Center.
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'Conquistador' video: El Paso's image takes a hit | "The Last Conquistador," a documentary about "The Equestrian" statue at El Paso International Airport, will be shown this week in El Paso.
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Info session on accelerated MBA at UTEP | Working professionals interested in the Accelerated MBA offered by the College of Business Administration at the University of Texas at El Paso are invited to attend a free information session.
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Criticism lingers for approved 'smart growth' codes | Despite a motion to give developers 30 days to develop cost estimates, the El Paso City Council approved a new subdivision ordinance last week by a six-to-one vote.
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How important are graduation rates? | AUSTIN - It appears that legislators, policymakers and educators don’t agree on the value of graduation rates as a measure of universities' success.
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Q and A with Boyd Richie
Chair, Texas Democratic Party
The man who wants to paint Texas blue | 
AUSTIN - It's been an exciting year for Democrats in Texas.
For once, the Texas presidential primary was more than a tradition, and party officials think the state has a legitimate shot at going blue for the first time in more than three decades.
Boyd Richie, chair of the Texas Democratic Party, said big changes are on the horizon as the November election nears.
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All things being = | I was out of pocket the last two weeks ostensibly on vacation.
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Remembering Sarah | 
She was 96 when she died May 2 of a heart attack, frail and no longer able to speak.
But for many, Sarah Lea will always be the lovely young woman in the flowered dress, standing straight and tall in front of the Franklin Mountains.
The painting, "Sarah in the Summertime," was painted in 1947 by her husband, artist Tom Lea, after he came back from World War II. Friends and family say it was Sarah’s love that helped Tom recover from the traumatic experiences of the war.
It was also Sarah's love for her adopted hometown that helped many groups and organizations in the area. For years, she was an active volunteer and prominent leader in business, civic and welfare activities.
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International Museum Week crosses border | Since 1977, International Museum Day has been celebrated around the world with a different theme each year.
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Little bitta this, bitta that makes a fun weekend | It's been a different week.
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Miners host C-USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships | This past year has been busier than ever for the UTEP athletics staff.
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Demps is one of UTEP's best ever in football | It's good to see UTEP football players drafted or selected by the National Football League.
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Meet the maharajak | Few travelers will ever have the chance to live in a palace.
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Direct mail goes multi-media | 
Despite many businesses moving their customer communications to the Internet and e-mail, El Paso direct mail companies say their services are more in demand than ever.
"The ratio of first class mail to what used to be called bulk mail has shifted, but our overall volume has grown every year," said Jeanine Evans, president and CEO of Go Direct Marketing, a company she and her brother formed 20 years ago.
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Spring has sprung | Ah, spring!
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Planning cuts vacation costs | With summer just around the corner, some consumers might be looking at their tax rebate check and thinking "vacation!"
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Credit card shopping tips | When a teenager or young adult is in the market for a credit card, here's what to look for:
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