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EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The University of Texas at El Paso alumnus Mike Loya, president of energy giant Vitol Inc., returned to his alma mater to pledge a $10 million gift, the largest donation to date to the University's Centennial Campaign. UTEP President Diana Natalicio made the announcement Oct. 19. "Like many engineers I know, Mike Loya is not a big talker, but he's certainly a big doer," President Natalicio said. "This major gift represents his...
MONTEREY, Calif., Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spanish continues to be the most requested language for over-the-phone interpretations nationwide, while requests for Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese and Russian increased significantly across 20 major U.S. cities in the last year, according to a report released today by Language Line Services, the global leader in interpretation and translation services. Infographic of Language Trends Across the U.S.: http://bit.ly/LangTrak_Q3_2011 Language Line...
EL PASO, Texas and HOUSTON, Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Texas-based MONUMENT Roofing Systems, a division of MONUMENT Constructors, Inc., was chosen to install approximately 575,000 square feet of Duro-Last® Cool Zone® roofing system on apartment units owned by the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HACEP). HACEP selected the white PVC membrane roofing material because it meets high level energy efficiency, sustainability standards. (Photo:...
Dr. Scot Martin opens accredited center for plastic surgery in Las Cruces to give his Las Cruces and El Paso patients a more comfortable experience. Las Cruces, NM (PRWEB) September 06, 2011 Dr. Scot Martin announces the opening of his new center for plastic surgery. El Paso and Las Cruces patients can now have outpatient procedures performed in a welcoming environment through the certified center. “Hospitals have their place,†said Dr. Martin, “but we feel patients who...
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas fans can purchase live event tickets from their local Walmart store. Using point of sale touch screens located in the electronics departments of 145 participating Walmart stores, fans throughout the area can browse available tickets for family shows, concerts and sporting events. Once the desired event is selected by the fan, a Walmart employee helps complete the transaction and immediately prints the tickets. "By integrating ticketing...
PASO ROBLES, Calif., July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, October 1, Paso Robles' charming downtown city park will be transformed into a magical "fire and ice" extravaganza as guests gather under twinkling stars, flame-shaped towers and illuminated globes for "Paso Glow: A Culinary Experience." Special dinner guests include Celebrity Chef Cat Cora, Sunset's Editor Katie Tamony and Wine Editor Sara Schneider, as well as gifted local chefs, winemakers and farmers. Paso Glow is one of...
EL PASO, Texas, April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- University Behavioral Health (UBH) of El Paso has opened a third floor with 40 new beds. The 18,000 square foot addition allows UBH to offer mental health and chemical dependency services to more patients in El Paso and surrounding areas. "With this expansion, we are pleased to offer care to more patients," said Kim Whitelock, CEO of UBH El Paso. "We have served the greater El Paso region since November 2007 and look forward to continuing...
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today started two daily round-trip flights between El Paso International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. The new service will be operated with 44-seat Embraer jets. "We're delighted to launch our service from El Paso to American's cornerstone hub in Los Angeles," said Gary Foss, Vice President - Planning and Marketing for American's regional network. "With two daily...
Mexico starting supplying electricity to Texas on Wednesday as unusually cold temperatures caused power outages. Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission "was determined to support Texas with electrical energy faced with the problems the state is suffering due to climatological conditions," a statement said.It said that an energy transfer of 280 megawatts would start midday on Wednesday at the north Mexican border cities of Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa and Piedras Negras. Texas Governor...
Hammes Company has been selected as part of a team that will lead initial efforts to realize a long-term vision to develop a "˜world class,' 140-acre biomedical campus. El Paso, TX (Vocus/PRWEB) February 02, 2011 When local officials discuss plans to develop a "world class" biomedical campus, they envision a healthcare destination that will become their region's version of the famed Texas Medical Center in Houston "“ as well as a technology park that could someday rival Northern...
