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News is a weekly publication and your source for the latest on events, movie times, entertainment and news in the El Paso, TX area.http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)Blogger601125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-9036845495542354630Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:19:00 +00002013-01-25T09:19:46.424-07:00 The City of El Paso Animal Services Division saved the life of a feral cat that was found with its head trapped in an empty tin can in South-Central El Paso.   Animal Services received a call earlier this week of a feral cat that had its head wedged in a can. It was found along the 5000 block of El Paso Drive. Animal Services officers found the young male cat and took it to the City&http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/cat-found-with-tin-can-stuck-on-its-head.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-7894781661269804028Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:17:00 +00002013-01-25T09:17:53.400-07:00 With the recent incident at Houston’s Lone Star Community College, it is important for the El Paso Community College (EPCC) family to know that the EPCC Police Department is prepared in case a similar event happens on one of our campuses.  ARE YOU PREPARED?  Chief Jose Ramirez frequently visits all EPCC campuses and delivers “Active Shooter” presentations.  The http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/active-shooter-presentation-are-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-6055430164712620103Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:32:00 +00002013-01-15T15:32:23.733-07:00 In an effort to maintain a steady stream of information regarding the current flu season, the City of El Paso Department of Public Health is releasing the most up-to-date statistics on confirmed cases of the disease in our community. The total number of influenza cases reported during 2012 is 3,094. That is more than three times the number of cases seen the year before in 2011 which was 873. http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/influenza-update-illustrates-severity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-877225353860647187Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:48:00 +00002013-01-09T20:48:55.588-07:00 The El Paso Police Department in continuing the proactive practice of keeping our community safe has posted a video, in English and Spanish, that will improve your chances of surviving an encounter with an Active Shooter.  The Department recently received a video outlining several key components of dealing with and surviving a potentially deadly situation.  Please take a moment to http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/el-paso-police-promote-strategies-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-2121091630580022866Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:39:00 +00002013-01-07T23:39:22.709-07:00The following roads have been closed:I-10 Eastbound Exit Ramp to US 54 (north)US 54 Northbound at the Bridge of the AmericasTraffic is being detoured to Paisano Dr.Joe Battle (Loop 375) Southbound at Edgemerehttp://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/road-closures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-1430987976007565447Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:39:00 +00002013-01-07T23:39:21.451-07:00The TxDOT Emergency Operations Center was activated this morning atapproximately 8:30 a.m. Emergency Call Takers are available for road condition updates at (915) 790-4333.Transmountain is scheduled to be closed at approximately 10 a.m. today and will continue closed through Friday around 5 p.m., weather permitting.For Texas road conditons log into:  http://www.drivetexas.org/http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/closure-of-transmountain-loop-375.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-7086552347427462178Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:39:00 +00002013-01-07T23:39:17.857-07:00Presiding Judge Robledo has canceled all remaining Municipal Court sessions for today.Additionally, court sessions for Friday morning, December 4, 2013 that begin at 7:00 am through 8:30 am also are cancelled. Cases automatically will be reset for a future date.http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/municipal-court-sessions-cancelled_7.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-8582533423252798329Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:10:00 +00002013-01-07T19:10:23.640-07:00Annual water consumption down more than half-a-billion gallons compared to last yearYear-end water consumption tallies once again prove that El Pasoans have adopted the “Less is the New More” lifestyle – conserving water, protecting our natural resources, and living more responsibly in the Chihuahuan Desert.§  Collectively, customers of EPWU used 637 million gallons fewer in http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/el-paso-water-utilities-congratulates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-3302133523972467300Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:13:00 +00002013-01-07T14:13:11.175-07:00It will be necessary to COMPLETELY CLOSE the North and southbound lanes of Zaragoza (FM 659) between Joe Battle Blvd. and Sun Fire Blvd.This operation will be in place tonight, December 20 at 9 p.m. to the following morning at 6 a.m.DETOUR:      Southbound traffic along Zaragoza will need to take Sun Fire to http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/zaragoza-to-completely-close-tonight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-5638461708857840708Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:03:00 +00002013-01-04T10:03:24.719-07:00The El Paso Zoo will be opening at noon due to icy pathways on zoo grounds.http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/el-paso-zoo-delayed-opening.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-3930451096693129510Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:02:00 +00002013-01-04T10:02:21.138-07:00 Sun Metro's fixed-route service will be running on the regular schedule with some minor delays caused by icy road conditions.   There are some service delays for the LIFT, paratransit service, because of unsafe road conditions around the LIFT’s primary facility at 5081 Fred Wilson.   Sun Metro passengers are asked to please have patience as drivers work through the icy http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/sun-metro-service-advisory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-3759577155691611896Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:12:00 +00002013-01-03T11:12:33.562-07:00 Presiding Judge Robledo has canceled all remaining Municipal Court sessions for today. Additionally, court sessions for Friday morning, December 4, 2013 that begin at 7:00 am through 8:30 am also are cancelled.  Cases automatically will be reset for a future date. http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/municipal-court-sessions-cancelled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-1125325150287748011Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:11:00 +00002013-01-03T11:11:40.200-07:00 I-10 Eastbound Exit Ramp to US 54 (north)   US 54 Northbound at the Bridge of the Americas Traffic is being detoured to Paisano Dr.   Joe Battle (Loop 375) Southbound at Edgemere http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-following-roads-have-been-closed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-8703879503598525183Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:10:00 +00002013-01-03T11:10:44.063-07:00Fort Bliss officials have declared personnel will bereleased at 11 a.m. today (Jan. 3) due to severe weather conditions. Fortomorrow (Jan. 4), only key and essential personnel are to report for duty.Information concerning medical appointments and facilitiesassociated with William Beaumont Army Medical Center will be forthcoming.http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2013/01/fort-bliss-closure-due-to-weather.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-1757754470985479589Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:54:00 +00002012-12-17T13:54:36.709-07:00Due to the holidays, there will be some operational schedule changes to assist in providing service to the community while also allowing city employees time to celebrate the holidays with their family. Please see listing below:Monday December 24, 2012  CLOSEDTuesday December 25, 2012 CLOSEDWednesday December 26, 2012 OPEN 7:00 am – 6:00 pmThursday December 27, 2012 OPEN 7:00 am -6:http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/12/city-hall-holiday-operational-schedule_17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-6339482988895810420Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:31:00 +00002012-12-07T09:31:24.190-07:00Freezing winter temperatures can sometimes mean busted pipes that frustrate homeowners, damage property, and waste thousands of gallons of water.To help avoid that, El Paso Water Utilities will offer a free workshop called “Bundle or Bust” on Saturday, December 8, at 10:30am, at the Carlos M. Ramirez TecH2O Water Resources Learning Center at 10751 Montana Avenue.The workshop will be led by http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/12/tips-for-preparing-outdoor-pipes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-946965385661681093Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:37:00 +00002012-12-06T09:37:13.000-07:00Due to the holidays, there will be some operational schedule changes to assist in providing service to the community while also allowing city employees time to celebrate the holidays with their family. Please see listing below:Monday December 24, 2012 CLOSEDTuesday December 25, 2012 CLOSEDWednesday December 26, 2012 OPEN 7:00 am – 6:00 pmThursday December 27, 2012 OPEN 7:00 am -6:00pmFriday http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/12/city-hall-holiday-operational-schedule.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-7755616638653550524Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:28:00 +00002012-12-05T10:28:24.662-07:00 The Grand Theatre 10 Fort Bliss will donate to the local chapter of Toys for Tots   The Grand Theatre 10 Fort Bliss, managed by Southern Theatres, L.L.C., announces the start of its Toys for Tots toy collection drive, benefitting the local chapter of the United States Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys For Tots program. From  December 1st through December 21st,  a http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-grand-theatre-starts-toys-for-tots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-7338990778922141450Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:17:00 +00002012-11-30T09:17:22.662-07:00 http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/11/opera-recital-of-classical-arias-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-7228548040987912563Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:59:00 +00002012-11-30T07:59:35.101-07:00The evolve program hosted by the City of El Paso is around the corner and just a reminder that paid parking will be available at the Mills Plaza Parking Garage, right next to San Jacinto Plaza. The parking fee is $5 and the entrance is located right off Stanton St. Main St. and the exit from the garage at the end of the event will take you away from the throngs of http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/11/tomorrow-celebration-of-lights-info.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-7418256996380039208Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:10:00 +00002012-11-28T16:10:29.647-07:00The commanding general of the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard along with Freedom Crossing officials, will host a "Tree Lighting" ceremony at Freedom Crossing, tomorrow at 5:30p.m. (actual tree lighting at 6p.m.) Join Family and MWR (morale, welfare & recreation) for the Night of Dancing Lights, games, live music, train rides, bungee jumping, face painting and http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/11/tree-lighting-tomorrow-at-freedom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-6863492422238254630Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:39:00 +00002012-11-21T18:39:05.346-07:00The following is from Sierra Providence Health Network."This afternoon, an electrical surge caused a small fire in the basement of the hospital.  The fire department quickly extinguished it but the hospital was unable to regain power to some areas of the hospital. We have evacuated some patients to our sister hospitals, Providence Memorial Hospital and Sierra Providence East Medical http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/11/update-fire-at-sierra-providence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-1409257011836226852Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:37:00 +00002012-11-20T11:37:59.661-07:00As a reminder, the El Paso Zoo will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. The El Paso Zoo will resume regular zoo hours on Friday, November 23 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ticket gate closes at 4 p.m.The Zoo is open year-round and only closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.For more information visit elpasozoo.org.http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/11/el-paso-zoo-closed-on-thanksgiving-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-3804247294759583692Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:12:00 +00002012-11-19T10:12:51.939-07:00The El Paso Police Department wants everyone to have a safe winter and upcoming Holiday Season.  As a reminder here are some safety tips to keep in mind.At Home:NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN ALONEBe sure to lock your doors and windows when you leave your home.Do not display holiday gifts where they can be seen from a window or doorway.Leave some lights onLeave a radio onLeave drapes/curtains in http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/11/holiday-season-safety-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128860294005786897.post-5920696089667433601Sat, 17 Nov 2012 02:51:00 +00002012-11-16T19:51:06.544-07:00FORT BLISS OVERPASS BRIDGE PROJECT:The northbound lanes on the Purple Heart Memorial Highway (Loop 375) will be completely closed between the Liberty Expressway (Spur 601) Exit Ramp and the Montana Overpass.This closure will be in place Friday, November 16 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning.DETOUR:Northbound traffic will be exited at the Montana Exit Ramp; westbound to Global http://spotlightepnews.blogspot.com/2012/11/traffic-alerts-and-road-closures-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Spotlight EP News)0