Did you see this story in the El Paso Times about the money the City has spent fighting to put
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Sunday Matinee: Kill Me Again
Here’s a neo-noir thriller starring Val Kilmer and Michael Madsen, with Val’s wife-at-the-time Joanne Whalley-Kilmer. Watch this video on YouTube
The New Upscale Coffee Joint on Avenida Juarez
I can’t drink coffee after noon. Well, I can, but then I don’t sleep at night. I’ve got blood like
Paul Foster’s Vision for El Paso
Here’s Paul Foster presenting his vision for El Paso at the recent TEDx El Paso event. When, do you suppose,
The Best Flautas in Juarez
Or so they say. La Pila #2 is down there in La Chaveña, south of downtown, west of the tracks.
Cosmonauts at Monarch on Thursday
Here’s a show we can all get behind. The Cosmonauts play jangly, gloopy, alt-rock. Like this: Watch this video on
Why Everything the Government Does Is Expensive
Here’s a John Stossel story on a $2 million bathroom in New York City. Watch this video on YouTube Sound
Nurturing Kudzu
Good news, everyone. From KVIA: Transmountain partners is planning to build a massive new mall and entertainment complex expected to
Is El Paso City Government a Secret Public/Private Partnership?
Nothing else makes sense. The City is pursuing a plan formulated by the Paso del Norte Group, a bunch of
Sunday Matinee: Murder By Contract
Here’s a killer low-budget 1958 film noir about a hitman. Check out the cars. Check out the proto-surf tunes. Check
An Argument for Concealed Carry
Here’s a provoking video from those critical thinkers at Cracked.com that punctures some illusions. Watch this video on YouTube Check
The $100,000 Paint Job
I think I’ve probably mentioned my theory that during the budget process, the City underestimated revenues and overstated costs to
Did You Know That I Am An Award-Winning Chef?
Yup. Lookie here: I won that at the second occasional casserole contest over there in Steglich’s backyard. My winning dish
Andrew Joseph at TEDx El Paso
Here’s a video of local cyber-genius Andrew Joseph delivering a presentation at this year’s TEDx. Watch this video on YouTube
Advice for Bar and Restaurant Entrepreneurs: Wealth vs. Income
For young entrepreneurs in El Paso, the popular thing to do these days to open a restaurant, or a bar.
Chile Cookoff at Hope & Anchor
Okay, sports fans. Sunday at 4 pm there’s a chile cookoff taking place at Hope & Anchor. I’ll be there.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Is the City out of touch with the taxpayers? Here’s an op-ed in the El Paso Times from Mayor Dee
Reuters on El Paso and NAFTA
Here’s a report from Reuters on the effect that NAFTA had on El Paso, and the likely effect discontinuing NAFTA
Sparta Concert! FREE Tickets!
Sparta’s playing a benefit concert on Saturday, December 16, at Tricky Falls. And tickets are FREE, FREE, FREE. But you
A New Verse to the Same Old Song
Remember last week I asked “Is the City Paying Companies to Not Leave Town?” Well, Vic Kolenc of the El