“Cast Down Your Bucket”
Before he mastered the B3, Booker T. Washington was an influential Black American. Here’s a paragraph from a speech he
Four Things to be Thankful For
1. The El Paso Times hasn’t called for your resignation. 2. You haven’t been linked to any political shenanigans that
A Question, Dr. CFO, If You Please
This article from The Atlantic’s City Lab, titled The Accounting Rules That Bankrupt Cities raises some interesting questions for El
Synthesis?
Remember this story from a couple of days ago, in which City Manager Tommy Gonzalez said that El Paso can
Remember the Alamo
By now you’ve probably seen this story on KVIA. EL PASO, Texas – Political considerations may have cost the City
“The Political Will to Raise Taxes”
By local standards, Tuesday morning was cold. The overnight wind had scattered asphalt shingles across the sidewalk. A tree branch
The Poorest President in the World
Uruguay’s president Jose Mujica talks about the politics of being human. “It’s not a matter of resources. It’s a lack
The Drunkest City in Texas. And America.
Did you see this slideshow of the drunkest cities in each state? El Paso is the drunkest city in Texas.
The Politics of Incompetence
Remember how the settlement agreement for Children’s Hospital bankruptcy included a provision that critic Andy Krafsur wouldn’t be allowed to
Plaza versus Placita
God bless everyone for caring, but the Placita is between the Tap and the Electric Company building. That thing off
The Myth of “Job Creators”
This TED talk was reportedly banned. I guess it makes an uncomfortable amount of sense.
Wealth Distribution in America
Hey, it’s the weekend. Reading is hard work, so here’s a video about wealth distribution in America. How do you
How to Live Anywhere: Bloody Marys
If you’re like me, you’re probably worried that your diet of beer and tequila might not be giving you all
This Just In
Did you see this story in the El Paso Times? Much to my surprise, there’s a school on the east
What’s that smell?
Sometimes, when I read the El Paso Times, I wonder if they think we’re all stupid of if they’re just
Who Are These ‘Young Professionals’?
Did you see this story in the El Paso Times? The city is seeking proposals for an urban mixed-use, high-rise
Addiction
Here’s a thought provoking video about the causes of addiction. I found it on the interwebs. Innersting, huh?
Give Us the Future
Maybe you haven’t been paying attention. Maybe you’ve been frittering your time away, worried about life’s mundane details like putting
2025
What will El Paso look like in ten years? Who knows? But you can bet that it will look different.
Start Worrying
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, El Paso’s employment fell from 322,863 in August, 2013 to