I learned yesterday that the City’s values are Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and People. I learned that because they were
Author: elrichiboy
Tomorrow is the City Council Meeting About that Stupid Arena
The downtown arena is stupid. We don’t need it. We never needed it. And our elected officials aren’t telling us
The World is Changing
Here’s a video from 2011 telling us how the world was changing. But because it was made in 2011, it’s
What about that arena?
You are probably perplexed by the impetus to put a new arena downtown. What’s going on there? More than meets
It’s Time to Pick Up a New Hobby
Do you know what’s wrong with El Paso? If you think it’s no population growth, falling real wages, or one
Who Wants the Arena?
The City announced today that the new $180 million arena will be built in that cool historic neighborhood south of
Get ready. Dystopia is just around the corner.
Here’s some cheery news to put the upcoming weekend in perspective: According to a startling Pentagon video obtained by The
CLEAT Rides Again
According to this story from KVIA, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas has asked the County of El Paso
Hatch, USA
It’s chile season. Maybe not for much longer, but ACT NOW to make sure you get your chile dose through
Viva Mexico, Cabrones!
Here’s a news story that tells us that Mexican politicians want to loosen up that country’s gun laws. A Senator
If they’ve got the money, why don’t they fix the schools?
The El Paso Independent School District wants you to believe that they will be good stewards of your tax dollars.
Explaining Mr. Trump
Some people’s jobs are excuses for their bad behavior. “He’s a lawyer,” people will say. Or “What do you expect
Let’s Build Something Shiny
Do you really think that all of the problems at the El Paso Independent School District will be addressed with
They’ll Tell You Whatever Works
Those people promoting the El Paso Independent School District’s bond issue aren’t above playing fast and loose with whatever version
Can I get some more money over here, please? I’ve squandered the money you already gave me.
Do you think the only problems at the El Paso Independent School District are ageing infrastructures? And do you think,
This Week in the Blogosphere
This week in the blogs: DavidK at RefusetheJuice and Jaime Abeytia of the LionStarBlog re-engaged in their long-running cat fight.
Tim Razo at Proper Print Shop Tonight
Southwestern multi-media artist Tim Razo brings his designs to Proper Print Shop, 800 Montana, tonight starting at 6:00, as part
The Americans at 5 Points Bistro Tonight!
The Americans bring their Americana folk rock to the 5 Points Bistro, with local stalwarts Sorry About Your Sister providing
Empty Meters
Lord knows I don’t want to tell anybody how to run their business. But . . . . The other
Paul and Julie Go To Juarez
Yesterday I took Paul and Julie to Juarez. Julie and Paul, married for 52 years, are ballroom dancers from southern