October 2008 - Posts

• VEHICLE AUCTION

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2008   VEHICLE AUCTION  (El Paso, TX)– The El Paso County Purchasing Department will be holding a vehicle auction on Saturday, November 15, 2008. The Auction will be held in 12501 E. Montana, behind the County Jail Annex. The doors will be open for viewing and registration from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The auction begins at 9:00 a.m. Items to be auctioned include 1968 Chevy Malibu, 1995 Crown Victoria, 1995 GM Top kick, a Boat with trailer, and much more. Terms are cash or checks. Positive Picture ID is required.  All items will be sold “As is”, “Where is”, “With no Warranty or Guarantee”. The Purchasing Department reserves the right to add or delete items from the auction list.  Any announcements made at the auction will take precedent.Sold items must be removed by the close of the auction.  No Children under the age of 16 will be permitted in the car lot; this rule will be fully enforced. To see the gallery of vehicles to be auction please visit www.epcounty.com/purchasing/ For further information contact: EL Paso County Purchasing Agent, Piti Vasquez at (915) 546-2048  IN BRIEF:  WHAT:      Vehicle Auction WHEN:      Saturday, November 15, 2008 TIME:         Viewing and Registration 7:30 a.m. Auction starts at 9:00 a.m. WHERE:    12501 E. Montana (behind the jail annex)     Posted Oct 31 2008, 03:31 PM by alazcano with no comments

• SUBASTA DE VEHICULOS

  PARA DIFUSION INMEDIATA:                    Viernes, 31 de octubre, 2008                                                             SUBASTA DE VEHICULOS  (El Paso, TX)–El Departamento de Compras del Condado de El Paso realizara una subasta de vehículos el sábado 15 de noviembre del 2008.  La subasta se llevara a cabo en el numero 12501 este de la Montana, detrás del anexo penitenciario del condado. Las puertas abrirán  de  7:30 AM a 9:00 AM para revisión del inventario y registro de los participantes. La subasta dará inicio a las 9:00 AM Entre los vehículos que serán ofrecidos al público se encuentra un auto marca Chevy modelo Malibu fabricado en 1968, varios autos marca Ford, modelo Crown Victoria de diversos años, un Dompe GM fabricado en 1995, un bote con trailer y muchos otros artículos  más. Dinero en efectivo o cheques serán aceptados como términos de pago. Es requisito verificar la identidad del comprador mediante una identificación oficial. Todo el inventario será vendido como esta y donde esta,  sin garantía o garantías. El Departamento de Compras se reserva el derecho de incrementar o remover artículos de la lista. Cualquier anuncio hecho en público será considerado como venta final.Los artículos que fueron adquiridos durante la subasta deben de ser removidos al concluir la misma. Se prohibirá la entrada a menores de 16 años a la subasta sin excepción. Los interesados pueden ver la galería de vehículos a subastarse en www.epcounty.com/purchasing/ Para información adicional pueden contactar al Agente de Compras del Condado de El Paso, Piti Vásquez, (915)546-2048  EN BREVE:  QUE:                                         SUBASTA DE AUTOS CUANDO:                                 SABADO, 15 DE NOVIEMBRE, 2008 HORA:                                        7:30 a 9:00 AM - REVISION DE INVENTARIO Y REGISTRO                                                           9:00 AM- INICIO DE SUBASTA DONDE:                                    12501 ESTE DE LA CALLE MONTANA (DETRAS DE CARCEL ANEXA)      Posted Oct 31 2008, 03:26 PM by alazcano with no comments

• INVITACION A FIESTA MONSTRUOSA

  Para Difusion Inmediata:     Martes, 28 de Octubre, 2008 (El Paso, TX)—La celebración de Halloween es una de las actividades mas divertidas del año, no únicamente porque sea mágica o algo espeluznante, pero porque nos ayuda a liberarnos de la monotonía diaria. Delia Briones, titular de la oficina del Secretaria del Condado o County Clerk en inglés, inicio la cuenta regresiva para realizar una monstruosa celebración el día de Halloween y extiende una invitación a los niños de la comunidad para que visiten su oficina que ha sido embrujada y reciban dulces y sorpresas. La celebración se realizara el viernes 31 de octubre desde las 9:00 a.m. hasta las 5:30 p.m.Los invitados pueden venir disfrazados y disfrutar de un ambiente seguro al pedir dulces cuando visiten la oficina del County Clerk ubicada en el primer piso del edificio de la corte. La oficina del County Clerk es la encargada de expedir certificados de nacimiento o defunción, entre otros documentos oficiales de la comunidad.    “Este día es para divertirse y disfrutar la compañía de los niños de la comunidad y a la vez promover una celebración segura para nuestros niños”, declaro Briones.   EN BREVE: QUE:   Distribución de Dulces para los niños CUANDO:         Viernes, 31 de octubre, 2008 HORA:                9:00 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. DONDE:            Oficina encanatada del County Clerk                             500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105 (Primer Piso)       Posted Oct 28 2008, 01:15 PM by alazcano with no comments

• THE PARTY IS BREWING AND YOU ARE INVITED

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Tuesday, October 28, 2008  (El Paso, TX)-- Halloween is always a fun time of year. Not only there is something magical or even eerie about Halloween, but it allows us to break free from the daily hum drum.   County Clerk Delia Briones started the countdown for a Monstrous Halloween Celebration and is calling all witches, ghosts and goblins to visit the haunted County Clerk’s Office and receive candy treats on Friday, October 31, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Guests can come in costume and enjoy a safe environment for trick-or-treating by visiting the County Clerk Office located in the first floor of the county courthouse.  The County Clerk’s Office is the repository for the entire community’s birth to death certificates, so the County Clerk wants to show the community that they are not just about filing births, marriages or land records.   “It’s about having fun and enjoying the company of the children of our community during this season. It’s all about promoting safety for our kids,” said Briones.   IN BRIEF: WHAT:      Halloween Treats for Children WHEN:      Friday, October 31, 2008 TIME:         From 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. WHERE:    Haunted County Clerk’s Office 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 105 (First Floor)     Posted Oct 28 2008, 11:28 AM by alazcano with no comments

• COMMISSIONERS COURT HIGHLIGHTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         MONDAY, OCTOBER 27,2008  NEW PARKING GARAGE TO BE BUILT  (El Paso, Texas) -- In today’s meeting, the members of the El Paso County Commissioners Court approved the construction of a parking garage to be located next to the $10 million future center for children with mental and emotional problems. During the regular meeting members of the court voted three to one to adopt option number four. This agreement was reach after reviewing four options for the on-site parking presented by representatives of the local firm Wright & Dalbin Architects, Inc.  The new parking garage will be built at an estimated cost of $2.8 to $3.25 million and will provide 533 parking spaces for employees and families utilizing mental and emotional health services that will be provided in the center to be built next to the Juvenile Detention Center on Delta Street.  Commissioner Pct. 1 Luis Sariñana, Commissioner Pct. 2 Veronica Escobar and Commissioner Pct. 4 Dan Haggerty voted in favor of the project.  “I liked this option because it also provides room for future expansion and the parking garage will be close to the facility where the kids will be looking for treatment,” said Comm. Sariñana before casting his vote.  El Paso County Judge Anthony Cobos said that he was very disappointed that the county decided to spend four hundred thousand dollars for one hundred less parking spaces. Commissioner Pct. 1 Miguel Teran was absent in today’s meeting.    Posted Oct 27 2008, 04:12 PM by alazcano with no comments

• COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2008

  "Golfing with the Greats" Featuring Ex Dallas Cowboy Player Herschel Walker Joseph W. Volk Memorial Golf Tournament Friday, November 7, 2008 Ascarate Municipal Golf Course, 6900 Delta Drive Registration at 11:00/ Tee Off at 12:00 pm For additional information you may contact: Bill Roach (915)849-2512, Jessie Delgado 276-7538   Veteran's Recognition Ceremony Friday, November 7 From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Southside Senior Center 600 S. Ochoa More information: (915)577-9870 Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony Saturday, November 8th at 10:00 am Ceremony start time 11:00 am Where:  San Elizario Cemetery and Placita Honoring Korean War veterans from San Eli El Paso County Child Welfare League 3rd Annual "Stars for Kids" Auction Honoring the Memory of Judge Edward S. Marquez Saturday, November 8 From 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. El Paso Museum of Art For additional information please call (915)546-2136                                                                * All proceeds will benefit the abused and neglected children of our community   Vehicle Auction                                                                                       Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. 12501 Montana (behind the County Jail Annex) Registration and Preview is from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Payment may be made by Cash or Check with proper I. D. Vehicles Gallery @ www.epcounty.com/purchasing/ Domestic Relations Office  "Access Facilitation Project" Seminars: Thursday, November 13 and 20 10:00 am or 2:00 p.m. December 4, 11 and 18 Courthouse, Lower Level, Room LL103 To Register, Please call 834-8293   Domestic Relations Office  "Cooperative Parenting Program" Thursday, November 8 and 15, 2008 09:00 am to 12:00 p.m. Monday, December 1,8 and 15 Saint Pius Catholic Church- Oscar Romero Room 1050 N. Clark Drive To Register, Please call 834-8293 Focusing on the needs of children and parents in the aftermath of separation or divorce                                                                                                          SENIOR DANCE Friday, November 14 Mariachis from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dance from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Canutillo Nutrition Center 7361 Bosque Road More information: (915)877-2622   FAMILY LAW INFORMATION CENTER Initial Attorney Consultation $20 per half an hour Information (915)834-8203 ext. 4039 Board Certified in Family Law, Speak Spanish   Tired of Graffiti in your neighborhood? Report it to the Graffiti Wipeout Program  Hotline (915) 533-3434 Clean up service completely FREE for residents of the County of El Paso                                                                                         Commissioners Court Regular Meeting Every Monday at 9: 30 am El Paso County Courthouse Commissioners Court Chambers 3rd Floor, Room 303 500 E. San Antonio El Paso, Texas 79901 Streaming video/www.epcounty.com   Do you need to know your legal rights? Visit the Robert J. Galvan County Law Library Open to the public Monday though Friday From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm For Additional information you may call (915)546-2245   Donate a Blanket for the Needy Drop off locations at the following El Paso Sheriff Department Substations                                                       Upper Valley Patrol Station- located at 436 E. Vinton, Vinton, TX (915) 886-2724 Lower Valley Patrol Station- located at 12501 Montana, El Paso, TX (915) 856-4875 Sheriff's Office Headquarters- located 3850 Justice Dr. El Paso, TX (915) 538-2217 Apply for a U.S. Passport Passport Service District Clerk Office  Lower Level of the County Courthouse Room 103 Open M-F from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NO APPOINMENTS NEEDED For additional information you may call (915) 546-2021 Ext 4406 ON SITE SEWAGE INSPECTIONS El Paso County residents in need of a septic tank inspection Must contact the On-site Sewage Department at (915) 546-2015 Offices are located at 14612 Greg Road, in the Montana Vista area   RURAL TRANSIT PROGRAM Route 10 Anthony/Canutillo Route 20 Montana Vista Route 30 Horizon City Route 40 Fabens/Tornillo Route 84 EPCC Mission Del Paso $2  per ride For additional Information please call (915) 532-3474   GUIDED TOURS OF COURTHOUSE Tours are offered to organizations or individuals M-F during regular business hours For appointments contact Candace McCann at (915)546-2044 Posted Oct 20 2008, 11:01 AM by alazcano with no comments

• KID FISHIN' DAY TOMORROW AT ASCARATE LAKE

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Friday, October 17, 2008                                     (El Paso, Tx) -- The El Paso County Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to participate in a splashing fun day for the whole family. The Annual “Kid Fishin’ Day” will be held tomorrow at Ascarate Park. Registration begins at 7:30 am, ends at 10:30 am Supervision and guidance from fishing experts and game wardens will be available to participants of the event.  You just need to bring your fishing pole and bait will be provided. Anybody without a fishing pole will be provided one (while supplies last). Free hot dogs and refreshments will be served to all registered children up to 16 yrs old, while supplies last!  IN BRIEF: What: Annual Kid Fishin’ Day Where: Ascarate Park When: Saturday, October 18, 2008 Time: Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.   Prizes will be given out for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and ugliest fish  (By age group)    Posted Oct 17 2008, 03:34 PM by alazcano with no comments

• COMMISSIONERS COURT HIGHLIGHTS FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 13,2008

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                           Monday, October 13, 2008 COURT DENIES TAX INCENTIVE TO PRIVATE DEVELOPER  (El Paso, Texas) -- In a 3 to 1 vote members of the Commissioners Court denied a motion to provide up to $4 million in tax incentives to a private developer looking after remodeling the old Farah building to create a state of the art shopping center.   For over two hours the members of the El Paso County Commissioners Court heard points of view of proponents and opponents of the project presented by Hawkins Regency, LLC   After the presentations and public comment, Pct. 1 Commissioner Luis Sariñana, in which the Farah property is located, made a motion to deny the reimbursement of sale and property taxes to the developer.    The motion was seconded by Pct. 3 Commissioner Miguel A. Teran.   “I am very concerned about the possible cannibalization of stores from one place to another,” he stated.   He added that he believed it is important that the Commissioner Court understands that they have to support the business community and make the tax base grow. “But I don’t think this project does that,” Sariñana added.   County Judge Anthony Cobos said that he could not support the proposal. “In the future I don’t want the county having less sales tax money that we use to help us reduce property taxes to county residents,” he said.     Pct. 2 Commissioner Veronica Escobar, which sponsored the agenda item in today’s meeting, voted against the motion to deny the tax incentive.   Pct. 4 Commissioner Daniel R. Haggerty was not present in the meeting.   COURT ADOPTS RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT VOTER EDUCATION Commissioners Court today voted in favor of a resolution to support voter education and outreach during the month of October. The resolution states that through civic engagement, the citizens of El Paso County will be empowered and have a greater voice in local, regional, state, and national government. Pct. 2 Commissioner, Veronica Escobar, sponsored the resolution which was seconded by Pct. 1 Commissioner Luis Sariñana. Escobar stated that through educating the citizens of the County of El Paso, the rights secured each citizen by the 26th amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Early voting is schedule from October 20th  through October 31st, 2008. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is October 28,2008 and the Presidential General Election is November 4th.   Posted Oct 13 2008, 04:08 PM by alazcano with no comments

• REMINDER: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         MONDAY OCTOBER 06, 2008  (El Paso, Texas) – El Paso County Elections Administrator, Javier Chacon, reminds the El Paso County residents that the deadline to register to vote to be eligible to participate in the November 4 presidential general election is today. Applications are available at the County Elections Administration office located at the 4th floor of the courthouse and city libraries and postal offices. Online registration forms can be downloaded from the Texas Secretary of State at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml The registration applications downloaded from the website must be mail-in and postmark by Monday, October 6th. The voter registration cards shall be mail to the County of El Paso Elections Department at 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 402, El Paso, Texas, 79901. When registering to vote, please have your driver’s license, your Social Security Card (last four digits) or other form of identification that lists your current address. To be eligible to register to vote in Texas, you must: Be a U.S. citizen; Be a resident of the county Be 18 years of age (You may register at 17 and 10 months); Not a convicted felon (unless a person’s sentence is completed, including any probation or parole) Not declared mentally incapacitated by a court of law  IN BRIEF: What: Deadline for Registering to Vote When: Today Where:  El Paso County Elections Administration, Postal Offices and Public Libraries. For further information, please contact Elections Department Administrator, Javier Chacon at (915)546-2154 or visit www.epcounty.com/elections/         Scroll Down for Spanish Version Informacion en Español    HOY ULTIMO DIA PARA REGISTRARSE EN EL PADRON ELECTORAL    (El Paso, Texas) – El Administrador del Departamento de Elecciones del Condado, Javier Chacon, le recuerda a los habitantes del condado que la fecha limite para registrarse en el padron electoral y ser elegibles a participar en la elección presidencial programada para el 4 de noviembre es hoy a las 5:00 p.m. Las solicitudes de registro se encuentran disponibles en la oficina del Departamento de Elecciones ubicada en el cuarto piso de la corte del condado, al igual que en las bibliotecas públicas y oficinas de correos. Las solicitudes de registro pueden obtenerse también por Internet en la página de la Secretaria de Estado en la siguiente dirección:  http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml Las solicitudes adquiridas por Internet y/o en la oficina del Departamento de Elecciones y el Servicio Postal o Bibliotecas Públicas deben de ser enviadas por correo el día lunes 6 de octubre a la dirección: 500 E. San Antonio, Suite 402, El Paso, Texas 79901 Las personas interesadas en registrarse para votar deben de presentar una licencia valida, su seguro social -los cuatro últimos números- o alguna identificación que contenga la dirección actual de su residencia. Para ser elegible para registrarse para votar en Texas, usted debe:  Ser un ciudadano estadounidense;  Habitar dentro del condado de El Paso; Ser mayor de 18 años (Se pueden registrar personas de 17 años con 10 meses); No ser un criminal sentenciado (al menos que la persona haya cumplido su sentencia, incluyendo libertad condicional) No haber sido declarado mentalmente incapacitado por un tribunal EN BREVE: Que: Fecha limite para registrarse para votar Cuando: HoyDonde: Oficinas del Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de El Paso, Oficinas de Correo y Bibliotecas Publicas  Para información adicional, por favor comunicarse al Departamento de Elecciones del Condado de El Paso al (915)546-2154 o visite www.epcounty.com/elections/   Posted Oct 06 2008, 01:31 PM by alazcano with no comments

• COMMISSIONERS COURT HIGHLIGHTS FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 06,2008

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                        MONDAY OCTOBER 06,2008 Court Adopts Proposed Effective Tax Rate for New Fiscal Year  (El Paso, TX) - Commissioners Court adopted on Monday the proposed effective tax rate for the new fiscal year. This decision kept property taxes for the County at the same level as last year.  “This budget will raise about 5.3 million more in property taxes than last year’s budget,” said County Auditor, Edward A. Dion.  Among the reasons given for maintaining the same rate were; the increase in property values and the construction of new homes that resulted in $3.6 million in additional revenues. The proposed effective tax rate for this year is of $0.342437, which is lower than last year’s $0.360267. “This year, we were able to keep the effective tax rate and that means no tax increase for El Paso County residents,” said El Paso County Judge, Anthony Cobos.  The approved budget for the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year is of $274.8 million and leaves a fund balance of $22 million, a reserve of 10.5 percent. The budget includes a 4 percent cost of living salary increase for all county employees, plus a 2.5 percent step increase to elegible personnel. Before the members of Court of Commissioners cast their final vote for the adoption of the operating budget, the County Judge thanked all heads of departments and elected officials for being fiscally responsible with taxpayers’ money.    Posted Oct 06 2008, 01:28 PM by alazcano with no comments