We walked in after work, about 6pm. If you've never been to B&M (Brick & Mortar), the first thing you'll notice is the great design and details the owners took in the aesthetics of the bar. The bottles run up the wall where a very tall piped and welded walkway lead bartenders to them. Well, let's begin. The bartender had a hard time making a black ...
While analyzing the role of the douchebag is important, what is more important is the downfall of Chico’s Tacos as an El Paso legend. After being away from home, I stopped by Chico’s after months of craving tacos in the super secret sauce. Upon arrival to the Montwood location, I get my double order with fries and the sauce was absolutely disgusting – there was no flavor. It ...
If you go out to places like Cincinnati Street and Union Plaza, you have probably seen them. There is no clear definition for them (after reading this article, browse sites such as EP Nightlife and In the 915 for countless examples). When spotting one, it is like the courts defined porn: you'll know it when you see it. I am talking about the douchebag, and ...
With the strong issue of immigration, it was of no surprise to see a production company have their take at it in form of a movie. That’s where the movie, Under the Same Moon, comes into play. It relates to a boy left behind by parents who come to the U.S. seeking a way to provide for their families by working illegally. Sparring the details, the boy then ...
Yes, Jenni B, your piece gave me some inspiration for this. While I do not watch "King of the Hill," I have read a few articles here and there about hipsters. After reading Mrs. Burton's article, I Googled "hipster" as opposed to clicking on the link to Wikipedia she provided. After my typo of "hipter," I clicked on Google's "did you mean 'hipster?'" link (I always feel ...
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City Council requires what your mom would say: Get up for elderly or disabled - Tue, 18 Nov 2008
The ordinance makes it a city misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 for an able-bodied person to refuse to move from a wheelchair space if it is needed by a someone in a wheelchair, or to give up a seat for a passenger who is disabled or over 65 years old.
News: Se reanuda contienda por basura - Tue, 18 Nov 2008
La corporación propietaria de El Paso Disposal y del basurero Camino Real en Sunland Park organizó a un grupo de transportistas de desechos comerciales para combatir los intentos del Ayuntamiento por estudiar y posiblemente enviar basura a los vertederos de la ciudad. Empezaron el pasado fin de semana con un anuncio que apareció en varias publicaciones.
A Juarez news outlet shuts down temporarily, as Drug War threats to journalists escalate - Tue, 18 Nov 2008
Even as El Diario de Juarez reporter Armando Rodriguez was killed last week, more Ciudad Juarez journalists reported getting death threats. In one case, the director of a popular online news site took the threats so seriously he immediately fled to the United States.
El Paso immigration reformers, part of a border-wide coalition, set off to Washington - Tue, 18 Nov 2008
“We're not going just to say 'we’re here, we want a seat at the table.' We’re going with solutions and recommendations for them.” -- El Paso County Commissioner Veronica Escobar.
Newest SISD trustee is UTEP student, 18
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Tue, 18 Nov 200
EL PASO - Socorro Independent School District trustees Monday unanimously appointed Tanya Loya, an 18-year-old student at the University of Texas at El Paso, to the school board. Loya, who graduated from Americas High School at the age of 16, is a junior political science student at the university. She will replace former trustee Joe Sarabia, who resigned from the position in October.
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Attorney general wants to bolster fight against human trafficking
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Tue, 18 Nov 200
AUSTIN - A beautiful woman raped repeatedly and beaten beyond recognition.
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Obama meets with McCain
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Tue, 18 Nov 200
CHICAGO -- No longer foes but not yet allies, President-elect Barack Obama and John McCain buried their bitter campaign in public smiles and searched for common ground in private on Monday, discussing possible collaboration on climate change, immigration, Guantanamo Bay and more.
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