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There is a saying, “into every life a little rain must fall.” Some of us know this all too well. There was once a time I was climbing the ladder of photojournalism back in New …
Steven Cottingham
March, 2018
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3 March
Story in Many Pics: VEX Robotics World Championship
Saturday, teams from all over the El Paso area brought their best ‘bot game to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship at El Paso Community College. Our very own (non robot) photographer Steven Cottingham …
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1 March
Gallery+Story: Purim Festivities in the Sun City
Thursday night, I found myself at Chabad Lubavitch of El Paso for the Purim festivities. This was my first Purim celebration in a long time. For Chantilly, this was her first Purim celebration. “Purim is …
February, 2018
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24 February
Video+Story: Purim in El Paso
“Sometimes He says ‘hi’ by splitting a sea,” says Rabbi Levi Greenberg of Chabad of El Paso. “Sometimes He says ‘hi’ by masquerading in nature.” To me, the story of Purim, and why it’s relevant …
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18 February
Gallery+Story: Ms. Cora, Her Comic Book Shop and Her Soldiers
This past week I took a small trip back to my childhood. I found myself in Northeast El Paso and decided to go to Furr’s Cafeteria at Sunrise for lunch. I didn’t know it had …
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16 February
Painting Life’s Simple Joys Nets Artist a Win in Herald-Post Art Contest
At the end of January, I introduced many of you to Ho Barron. At the end of that article, I announced a small contest we were running. The rules were simple, simply send me a …
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14 February
Gallery+Story: In Church or On the Street, El Pasoans Observe Ash Wednesday
I’ve been writing about religion and churches for almost twenty years, and this is a first, as far as I know. Never have I heard of a church going out, on Ash Wednesday, to meet …
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11 February
Video+Gallery+Story: Ash Wednesday, Lent, Reflection and Renewal
For most of my life, this time of year, I’d always wondered about the crosses I’d see on the foreheads of some people. When I was younger, it was a mystery to me. I had …
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9 February
Story in Many Pics: Rhinos Down Eagles 5-1
The red-hot El Paso Rhinos returned home Friday night to start a three game series against the Colorado Eagles. The series is off to a fine start, as the Rhinos topped the Eagles 5-1. Our …
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9 February
Parking Lot Problems: Careless, Rushed Drivers Account for 600k Injuries, 500 Deaths Yearly
I’m going on a bit of a rant with this week’s column. I can’t help it. There are a few things that need to be said in hopes of ending what has become a terrible …
January, 2018
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27 January
Video+Gallery+Story: Minnesota Teens Volunteer to Build Homes in Juarez
Late last year, a busload of teenagers pulled into Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care (YLM), in El Paso’s Lower Valley. More than a few of the kids had a look of expectant wonder on their …
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26 January
Story in Many Pics: Scottsdale CC vs EPCC Tejanos
The El Paso Community College Tejanos took to the diamond Friday morning to start the 2018 baseball season, taking on Scottsdale Community College. In Friday’s double header, Scottsdale CC took both games, 14-5 and 5-4. …
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25 January
GECU Kicks Off 2018 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program for El Paso County
Thursday afternoon, I learned about a free tax assistance program that not only supports the community but supports quite a few high school students who are maybe looking towards a future career of being an …
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20 January
Gallery+Story: The Artist Behind Central El Paso’s Art House
Every time I drive down Piedras, there is one house that I wonder about. In the yard, the side that faces Piedras, you see some of the most interesting artwork, huge sculptures. I would wonder …
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19 January
Native El Pasoan, UTEP Grad Returns to Sun City to Anchor KTSM’s Newscasts
More than a few of us have left El Paso over our lifetimes. Be it for University, the military, or what we perceived as better opportunities; we have braved the unknown and headed out to …
