‘The guy in the wheelchair'

By Kate Willson

How an El Paso smuggler moved a half-billion cigarettes across America

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"… his parents’ living room in a single-story rental on a rutted street in El Paso, Texas. His soft, sloping shoulders twitch involuntarily. His head an …"

"… eved he made his fortune legally operating his import-export businesses in El Paso and across the border in Juarez. Drug dealers in Mexico and FBI agent …"

"… and Gloria — opened first one and then another successful steakhouse in El Paso and across the border in Juarez. Gloria boasts about the clientEle, w …"

"… e bought two properties in Mexico, and opened an import-export business in El Paso.Abraham’s wife drove a new Jeep Cherokee. His sister drove a new BM …"

Transparency in Texas: Dallas suburbs lead in attempts to deny public information requests

By Kelley Shannon

Dallas suburbs lead in attempts to deny public information requests

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"… ood to know where the frequency of requests are coming from,” said Keith Elkins, executive director of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. …"

"… , is to find out why.”For the moment, that answer seems Elusive. Neither Elkins nor other Texas open-government watchdogs could offer theories as to w …"

"… allas-Fort Worth region may need refreshers on open government laws, added Elkins.“Since this appears to be happening often in one geographical area, …"

"… ore than glad to come to that area and hold training seminars for them,” Elkins said.Cities say they proceed with cautionSeveral city officials contac …"