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• 5th Annual Graffiti Wipeout Rod And Custom Car Show

  The El Paso Adult Probation Department invites the community to participate in the annual "Graffiti Wipeout Rod and Custom Car Show." The yearly event allows us to collect funds for community projects while educating children and teens about... Posted Oct 20 2009, 04:14 PM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: Anti-Graffiti campaign, El Paso County Attorney's Office

• Clint Resident Sentenced For Illegally Dumping Trash At Railroad Yard

  El Paso County Attorney José R. Rodríguez today announced the sentencing of an East El Paso resident who pled guilty to violating the Texas Health and Safety Code by illegally dumping trash on private property in Clint, Texas. 21 year-old Francisco Hernández... Posted Oct 20 2009, 04:11 PM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: Illegal dumping, Environmental crimes, Arrest, environment, El Paso County Attorney's Office

• El Paso County Attorney Named Among The Top 25 Minority Lawyers In The State By Texas Lawyer Magazine

  El Paso County Attorney José R. Rodríguez has earned a spot among 2009 Texas top 25 “Extraordinary Minorities in Texas law” by Texas Lawyer magazine. The announcement was made this week in the publication of a tabloid-sized special section inside the... Posted Oct 20 2009, 04:06 PM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: El Paso County Attorney's Office, award

• Northeast Residents Protected By a New Gang Injunction Against Members Of The Bloods

  13 active members of the gang covered. Five others are scheduled to challenge the injunction in court El Paso County Attorney José R. Rodríguez today announced that a gang injunction in Northeast El Paso is in effect against 13 members of the bloods street... Posted Oct 20 2009, 10:01 AM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: El Paso County Attorney's Office, gang injunction

• New State Law Prohibits Making Or Accepting Political Contributions Inside County Courthouse

  New law will take effect on September 1, 2009 El Paso County Attorney José R. Rodríguez has informed County elected officials and County employees about a new state law that makes it a Class A misdemeanor criminal offense to make or accept political contributions... Posted Aug 10 2009, 11:00 AM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: El Paso County Attorney's Office, legislature, campaign contributions

• El Paso County Attorney Tackles Brain Drain By Encouraging Bright Students To Come Back to El Paso

  For decades our city has struggled to recruit and keep talented young El Pasoans who graduate from law school or medical school. This phenomenon, commonly known as "brain drain," has impacted negatively our community by restricting resident's... Posted Jul 17 2009, 10:32 AM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: El Paso County Attorney's Office

• US Supreme Court Denies Appeal of the Border Fence Lawsuit Filed By El Paso County

  County Attorney José R. Rodríguez announced today that he was notified this morning that El Paso County's appeal to the United States Supreme Court in its border fence case against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was denied. El Paso County... Posted Jun 15 2009, 10:20 AM by edominguez with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Border fence, Michael Chertoff, lawsuit, El Paso County Attorney's Office, border wall

• County Judge Withdraws Lawsuit Against El Paso County

  El Paso County Attorney José R. Rodríguez announced today that County Judge Anthony Cobos has dropped the lawsuit he filed against the County of El Paso seeking to stop the El Paso County Board of Ethics from investigating an ethics complaint filed against... Posted Jun 12 2009, 03:57 PM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: lawsuit, El Paso County Attorney's Office, ethics board, code of ethics

• Fabens Resident Sentenced For Polluting the Air By Illegally Burning Trash

  El Paso County Attorney José R. Rodríguez announced today the sentencing of a Fabens resident who pleaded guilty of violating the Clean Air Act, on a piece of property in the Fabens in far east El Paso County. 31-year-old Leobardo González was ordered... Posted Jun 10 2009, 11:45 AM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: illegal burning, Environmental crimes, Arrest, burning metal wires, environment, El Paso County Attorney's Office

• Legal Status Of District Clerk Gilbert Sanchez

  El Paso County Attorney José R. Rodríguez informed today that the indictment unsealed against El Paso District Clerk Gilbert Sanchez does not automatically trigger his removal from office. Texas law states that only if Mr. Sanchez were to be convicted... Posted Jun 10 2009, 11:41 AM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: Arrest, El Paso County Attorney's Office, fbi investigation

• Assistant County Attorney Receives The Texas 2009 “Civil Practitioner Of The Year” Award

  Lee Shapleigh honored by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA). The Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) presented El Paso Assistant County Attorney Lee Shapleigh with the 2009 " Gerald Summerford " award... Posted Jun 10 2009, 11:30 AM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: El Paso County Attorney's Office, award

• Fabens Residents Can Trade Old Mercury Thermometers For New Digital Ones

  On Friday, May 15, 2009, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Fabens residents can bring mercury fever thermometers to the Thomason CARES clinic and exchange them for digital thermometers, free of charge. This thermometer exchange is intended both to remove mercury... Posted May 08 2009, 03:01 PM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: environment, El Paso County Attorney's Office

• Hot Check Amnesty Week Ends Today

  Few hours left for individuals with outstanding hot check warrants to take advantage of the amnesty period El Paso County Attorney José R. Rodríguez reminded county residents with hot check warrants that today Friday May 1, 2009 is the last day to pay... Posted May 01 2009, 01:57 PM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: roundup, warrants, Hot checks, El Paso County Attorney's Office

• Only 2 Days Left Of the Hot Check Amnesty Week

  There is still time for individuals with outstanding hot check warrants take advantage of the amnesty period El Paso County Attorney José R. Rodríguez reminded county residents with outstanding hot check warrants that they only have 2 more days to pay... Posted Apr 29 2009, 05:43 PM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: roundup, warrants, Hot checks, El Paso County Attorney's Office

• County Attorney’s Office To Receive Award For Helping Victims Of Deceptive Business

  Award to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the BBB On Wednesday April 29, 2009, the local chapter of the Better Business Bureau will present El Paso County Attorney José R. Rodríguez the "Outstanding Leader Award" for partnering with the... Posted Apr 28 2009, 05:24 PM by edominguez with | with no comments Filed under: Deceptive Business, El Paso County Attorney's Office, award