Friends and family had a special party for private party bartender Pilo Tejeda. Tejeda celebrated his 80th birthday. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
6/13/2011
Album ID: 1267690
Miss El Paso USA/Teen USA
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Several young women competed in the Miss El Paso USA and Miss El Paso Teen USA pageants June 11 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
6/13/2011
Album ID: 1267693
'Thomas and Friends'
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Many El Paso-area families enjoyed a performance of "Thomas and Friends Live" June 4 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Photos by Fernie Castillo \ El Paso Times.
6/10/2011
Album ID: 1266038
Texas Tech Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
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Sixty-eight residents graduated from the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso on Thursday evening. Of the graduating class, 13 members are staying in El Paso and 23 are staying in Texas. Photos by Vanessa Monsisvais / El Paso Times.
6/10/2011
Album ID: 1265543
Miss El Paso USA
8 photos
for sale
Young women vying for the title of Miss El Paso USA and Miss El Paso Teen USA participated recently in a swimsuit model photo shoot at Cielo Vista Mall. The women will compete in dual pageants Saturday at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Photos by Rudy Gutierrez \ El Paso Times.
6/10/2011
Album ID: 1266039
Whiskey Dick's
7 photos
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Country fans kicked it up at Whiskey Dick's on June 3 to see Johnny Lee perform. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
6/9/2011
Album ID: 1265359
Camino Real Gallery
7 photos
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The Camino Real Gallery, 3474 Doniphan, had an opening reception for "Encounters with New World Aviators" June 2. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
6/9/2011
Album ID: 1265356
Race Against Racism
7 photos
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Many El Pasoans participated in the YWCA's Race Against Racism on June 4 at teh Joyce Jaynes Branch, 1600 Brown. Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times
6/7/2011
Album ID: 1263988
Creative Kids
7 photos
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Belly dancers and local bands were part of the Creative Kids Block Party on May 28 at Kinley's, House Coffee & Teas, 2231 N. Mesa. The party included children's activities and a silent auction featuring works by local artists. Photos by Rudy Gutierrez \ El Paso Times.
6/6/2011
Album ID: 1263188
Pharmacy program
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Six pre-pharmacy students from the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Texas at Austin received their white lab coats June 3 during a ceremony at the Union Building East on the UTEP campus. The students are part of the UTEP-UT Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program, a six-year curriculum that leads to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the UT Austin College of Pharmacy in cooperation with UTEP's College of Health Sciences. Photos by Fernie Castillo \ El Paso Times.
6/6/2011
Album ID: 1263190
Safari Nights Gala
12 photos
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The El Paso Zoological Society had its Safari Nights Gala fundraiser June 3. The gala, on the zoo grounds, featured live music and cuisine provided by some of El Paso's best restaurants. Photos by Fernie Castillo \ El Paso Times.
6/6/2011
Album ID: 1263184
Memorial Day at Fort Bliss
7 photos
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About 1,000 people attended the annual Memorial Day observance Monday at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard, Fort Bliss commander, was one of several speakers at the event. A cannonade and a 21-gun salute were parts of the program. Photos by Rudy Gutierrez / El Paso Times.
6/3/2011
Album ID: 1261500
Thunder in the Canyon
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Many El Pasoans turned out for the Thunder in the Canyon, an all-day concert May 28 at McKelligon Canyon. The event included a car show and bike run. Photos by Mark Lambie / El Paso Times.
6/3/2011
Album ID: 1261506
Faces and Places: KLAQ Balloon Fest 2011
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Photos by Rudy Gutierrez / El Paso Times
6/3/2011
Album ID: 1261247
Vista Hills Optimists
9 photos
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The Vista Hills Optimist Club had its 36th annual Junior Olym pics recently at Eastwood Middle School, 612 Chaswood. More than 400 El Paso-area youths ages 9 through 12 competed in the track meet. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
6/3/2011
Album ID: 1261493
American Cancer Society
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The American Cancer Society had its second annual Breast Cancer Conference recently at Region 19, 11670 Chito Samaniego. Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times
6/2/2011
Album ID: 1260947
Delta Sigma Theta's Salute Luncheon
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The El Paso Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority had its annual Salute Luncheon recently at the Wyndham Hotel. The event raises money for scholarships. The theme was "Empowering Communities with Purpose, Promise and Power." Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times
6/2/2011
Album ID: 1260946
YMCA's 125th anniversary
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Many El Pasoans celebrated the YMCA's 125th anniversary at a party May 21 at Ascarate Park. Attendees couldn't resist joining in to sing the Village People's "YMCA." Mark Lambie/EL Paso Times
5/31/2011
Album ID: 1259235
Humanities Texas reception
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Several El Pasoans attended the Humanities Texas reception for "Tom Lea, Genius of the 20th Century" recently in Austin. The event was part of Tom Lea Days in Austin. Photos by Rick Kern / Special to the Times.
5/27/2011
Album ID: 1257074
Vista Hills Optimist Club
6 photos
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The Vista Hills Optimist Club had its Junior Olympics on May 21 at Eastwood Middle School. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/27/2011
Album ID: 1257078
Art in the Park
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Many El Pasoans enjoyed an afternoon at the annual Art in the Park on Saturday at Memorial Park. The event is always a successful display of art by area artisans.
5/24/2011
Album ID: 1254447
Emerging Young Leaders
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Members of The Emerging Young Leaders, a group sponsored by Eta Pi Omega, a local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., donated items to Kathy Cox of the YWCA on May 21 at its regular meeting. The girls, who are in sixth through eighth grade, collected clothes, toiletries and household items as part of their service project. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/23/2011
Album ID: 1253762
K-9 Classic Walk for Animals
8 photos
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More than 400 dogs and their owners participated in the 22nd annual K-9 Classic Walk for Animals May 22 at Eastwood Park. Photos by Rudy Gutierrez / El Paso Times.
5/23/2011
Album ID: 1253760
UTEP's Class of 2011
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Nearly 2,600 students graduated May 14 in the Class of 2011 at the University of Texas at El Paso. The university also celebrated reaching its 100,000th degree. Photos by Rudy Gutierrez / El Paso Times.
5/23/2011
Album ID: 1253759
Kohlberg Elementary College Day
7 photos
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Kohlberg Elementary School had its College Day on May 13. Students had the opportunity to meet representatives from local colleges. Among the guests was Tejano Jack, the El Paso Community College mascot. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/20/2011
Album ID: 1252298
St. Matthew car raffle
7 photos
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St. Matthew Catholic School had its seventh annual car raffle May 13 at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino.
5/17/2011
Album ID: 1249869
Kids Excel
8 photos
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Kids Excel, a local nonprofit organization, had its annual Gala Fundraiser May 12 at the Plaza Theatre.The organization impacts the lives of low-income children through dance. Photos by Ruben R Ramirez / El Paso Times.
5/16/2011
Album ID: 1248992
EPCC graduation
6 photos
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Manny Medrano, an Emmy-winning broadcast journalist and trial attorney, was the featured speaker at the 2011 El Paso Community College graduation ceremony May 12. Medrano, a Jefferson High School graduate, also received an honorary associate's degree after addressing the graduates. Photos by Vanessa Monsisvais / El Paso Times.
5/16/2011
Album ID: 1249001
Delta Kappa Gamma
8 photos
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Delta Kappa Gamma Society International celebrated its Founder's Day with a brunch May 7 at the Holiday Inn Airport. The society membership consists of current and former women educators representing all levels of education from primary school through higher education. One of the oldest active members of the local Theta Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is Alice Littlejohn, who turned 101 on May 1. She taught in the Clint School District. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/14/2011
Album ID: 1247933
Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Awards
5 photos
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El Pasoans Woody Hunt, Dr. Carlos Gutierrez and Ouisa Davis were honored at the 18th annual Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Awards on May 6th at the Camino Real. The Abundant Living Faith Center also was recognized. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/14/2011
Album ID: 1247939
Del Sol's new Trauma Helipad
4 photos
Del Sol Medical Center staff recently welcomed regional and local leaders and guests to celebrate the inauguration of the new Trauma Helipad. Photos courtesy of Del Sol Medical Center.
5/13/2011
Album ID: 1247379
DJ Tiësto
10 photos
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The renowned trance DJ Tiësto did a 5-hour show May 6 at Cohen Stadium. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/13/2011
Album ID: 1247364
Race against Diabetes
7 photos
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The El Paso Diabetes Association had its fourth annual Race against Diabetes 2011 Walk/5K Run on May 7 at The Garden, 511 Western Court, Downtown. The event is an effort to raise awareness about diabetes and to raise money for the association's programs and services.
5/12/2011
Album ID: 1246641
LULAC/EPCC conference
3 photos
About 400 women and men attended the fifth annual LULAC/EPCC Diversity Programs Women's Conference and Diamond Awards ceremony recently at the EPCC Administrative Services Center, 9050 Viscount. The keynote speaker was Edith Eger, a University of Texas at El Paso professor and Holocaust survivor. Photos courtesy of Jim Helney.
5/10/2011
Album ID: 1244956
Dia de los Niños
7 photos
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Hundreds of children and their families enjoyed a day of fun-filled activities at the Dia de los Niños event April 30 at Washington Park. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
5/9/2011
Album ID: 1244203
May 5 event
7 photos
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The Mexican Consul General had a celebration May 5 to commemorate the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla at its office, 910 E. San Antonio. The event included food prepared by Mexican Chef Miriam Ceballos, paintings of the Rararmuri, the Sierra Tarahumara and pieces from Mata Ortiz, all of which were originals from Chihuahua. Photos by Fernie Castillo / El Paso Times.
