Let’s pretend all our local “progressive” politicians and their benefactors are pure of heart. Let’s pretend that their motives are
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The Destruction of Brand El Paso
A brand’s greatest asset is its ability to define itself. Of course, brands do that every day. Every time you
What has the Chamber of Commerce Done for You?
In most communities, you would expect the Chamber of Commerce to oppose tax increases on businesses. Welcome to Bizarro-World, where
Updated: City Council’s ‘Secret’ Meeting
As Brutus reported on ElPasoSpeak, City Council will have a special meeting this Wednesday February 16 at 8 a.m. [Apparently
Oh, the Hypocrisy.
I guess you heard that the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the El Paso County Historical Commission were not reappointed. From
If You Stand Up, You Get Knocked Down.
The El Paso County Historical Commission stood up to the fat cats trying to kick the poor people out of
Hollywood is Dead! Long Live El Paso!
Hollywood is dead and they don’t even know it. At least that’s the premise of this story in Vanity Fair.
Unbiased Reporting?
Do you think you can get the truth from the El Paso Times? Look at this column from Ramon Bracamontes
Who are the men behind the curtain?
There are some powerful forces supporting putting the arena in Duranguito. Weird, huh? Who wants the arena? Obviously no one
It’s Good to Get Out
Last night I had to the opportunity to talk to some people I hadn’t met before. I handed them some
The Chamber of Commerce and the Arena
Isn’t it curious that the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce supports the arena? Wouldn’t you think that the Chamber
It’s a Class War
I hate to say it because it’s so inflammatory. But look at it. Rich people trying to kick poor people
Throne Together
We just returned from a trip that was primarily composed of long episodes of driving interrupted by brief encounters with
The Arena: An El Chuqueño Retrospective
Here at El Chuqueño I’ve written a lot about the proposed downtown arena. You might be surprised to find out
Job Opportunity: EPISD Board of Trustees
The El Paso Independent School District reports that four board seats are up for election in May. The seats up
Who doesn’t?
I guess this guy heard there was a march for women and he thought it was an offer.
Major Controversy at San Jacinto Plaza
Can you spot what’s wrong with this picture? Look again. I’ll wait. Lean in. Here, I’ll zoom in: That’s right.
The $25 Million Question
Remember that the people who are advocating building the arena within 1,000 feet of the Convention Center have claimed that
3 Big Lies About the Arena
That plan for the arena was based on three big lies (and a lot of little ones). To wit: 1)
Adios, Call Centers
Here’s a story from the New Yorker (via Molly Malloy’s Frontera List) that should throw a shadow on the graves