In March, KFOX14 reported that the streetcars are a money pit. KFOX14 Investigates learned in the first four months of
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Retrovision: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About TIRZs*
*That the City doesn’t want you to know. This article originally appeared on 23 May 2018. What is a Tax
Retrovision: Economic Development: Economics 101
This post originally appeared on 27 August 2015. Back when I was in school, before the wheel and shortly after
The Storm That Swept Mexico
Here’s a cool two hour video that covers the history of Mexico, mostly the first half of the twentieth century.
Don’t Be complacent about Lost Dog
I know, it looks like the open space advocates have this one won. But don’t underestimate the Forces of Evil.
Migration analysis from Robert Moore
Aspiring journalist Robert Moore recently reported on El Paso’s stagnant population growth for Borderzine, UTEP’s online magazIne for aspiring journalists.
Cissy, Puhleeze
An alert reader forwarded me the latest update from District 8 Representative Cissy Lizarraga. Serving the public is not easy;
What’s Going on With Lost Dog?
Today the El Paso City Council had a meeting to discuss their response to the Lost Dog election. Early voting
Retrovision: Taking a Ride
This article originally appeared on 21 November 2016. How long do you think the trolley will run every day? How
Adios, Amigo
Remember all those reasons the bond advocates used to peddle those Quality of Life bonds? “Residential property owners are shouldering
The Organization Before the Community
The City Manager protects his team. Even when they’re wrong. So if one of his Deputy City Managers decides to
Sunday Matinee: Criminal
Here’s a star-studded action flick from 2016. The movie features Gal Gadot, Tommy Lee Jones, Kevin Kostner, Gary Oldman, and
The Hu Band: Wolf Totem
This is what comes up if you type “Mongolian Metal” into the search box. Turn it up. Check it out.
The Old Mexico Border
Here’s a cool photo essay from the New York Times about the territory that bordered the U.S. before the Mexican-American
Joe Bonamassa and Tina Guo
It’s easier than it looks.
DÍA DE SAN RICARDO
Today, April 3, is the Día de San Ricardo, the patron saint of truck drivers, according to ElTestigoFiel. Tradition dictates
You’re Out!
Here’s an article from Reason that describes the plights of three cities who paid for ballparks. “Any normal business person
Teddy Roosevelt in Juarez
Lookie what I found. Isn’t that our future 26th president enjoying a cigar as he plays roulette at the Monte
The Effects of Corruption
Back in 2009, Woody Hunt talked about the effects of corruption in this interview with the El Paso Inc. Scholarly