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El Paso's Rosa's Cantina Among Top 10 Must-Visit Bars in America

Mike Adams — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:24:21 +0000

There are those people whose bucket list consists of spending at least one summer in Paris before being bagged, tagged and greeted by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. And then, there are those whose aspirations to fulfill their lifelong dreams are a bit more modest – like getting sauced in some of the most culturally significant bars in America.

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Congratulations to Steve Kaplowitz on His Induction Into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame!

Johnnie Walker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:39:01 +0000

600 ESPN El Paso's very own Steve Kaplowitz is being inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame this week, and we all would like to congratulate him for this honor! We'd also like to thank him for all his work and dedication to sports, our local athletes, and the city of El Paso!

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Lisa's Weekend At Streetfest! [PHOTOS]

Lisa Sanchez — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:51:27 +0000

The people, the shenanigans and the shoes that made me fall down completely sober! Well, maybe not completely sober.

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Getting Ready for Streetfest, Here's a Look Back at Last Year's Fun! [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:00:07 +0000

There are so many different things going on at Streetfest — the concerts, the local bands, the fireworks, the cars, the dancing, the food — it’s tough to keep track of it all. But we tried last year. Remember Streetfest 2011? Here’s a slow-mo slice of “The Life” from 2011 headliner Hinder to help, and to get you ready for even more in 2012!

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Cool Canyon Nights – Thursdays at McKelligon Canyon and It's FREE!

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:50:42 +0000

Cool Canyon Nights is back, thanks to WestStar Bank! Every Thursday, starting May 31st, a full blown summer concert series will take place at the beautiful McKelligon Canyon! Come out for a relaxing night full of music and the cool canyon breeze. Cool Canyon Nights starts at 6pm and goes through 9pm. There series is [...]

Suds, Slams and Slapshots Game On! Hockey Championships in El Paso [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:53:56 +0000

What could be better than beer, brawls and backchecking? Or foam, fights and forechecking? Any way you look at it, it’s a hockey-fest this weekend at the Events Center adjacent to the El Paso County Coliseum

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When is the El Paso Downtown Streetfest for 2012?

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:31:48 +0000

Everyone is planning things in advance, what with gas prices climbing still, everything else costing more. So I thought giving you a heads up on this year’s El Paso Downtown Streetfest will help you begin plotting your summer fun!

The kids will be off from school, the 4th of July holiday is a nice relaxing cookout day when many El Pasoans’ only plan is to sneak outside of the city limits and shoot off some fireworks. We get it. (It’s our plan, too!)

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Look Back at Some of Your Favorite 600 ESPN El Paso Posts from 2011!

Johnnie Walker — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:06:47 +0000

2011 was a big year for 600 ESPN El Paso, with the launch of our all-sports format, the visit from Mike Golic, the 2011 El Paso Sports and Health Expo featuring Cowboys legend Jay Novacek and more!

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Storied Local Establishments in El Paso – Our Top Five

Johnnie Walker — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:03:50 +0000

El Paso, “The Pass to the North”, has a long history with many famous people and events. Some of the buildings in and around the area have a fantastic story and history themselves, and in case you haven't wandered inside these buildings, this might be a good time to go check them out!

We've picked a few of the ones we really like and have a great history in the area. Stop by and see them!

Successful People Originally From El Paso – Our Top Six

Johnnie Walker — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:10:10 +0000

Sometimes it seems like we're so isolated and alone here in El Paso, and no one ever gets out and really does anything that the rest of the world will notice.

This really isn't the case! There are tons of well-known people in different areas that are pretty well-known for what they've done! You probably know some of them and don't even realize they're originally from here!

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Embarrassing El Paso Sports Moments – Our Top Five

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:21:52 +0000

It doesn't matter how good your team is, or how much talent is on the field, at some point someone is going to do something incredibly embarrassing for themselves and the city as a whole. El Paso has had its share of ridiculous moments. This is our time to celebrate our mistakes, embrace the stupid [...]

The Craziest Sports Fans in El Paso – Our Top Six

Steve Kaplowitz — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:24:06 +0000

With football season just a few weeks away, I was ask to compile a list of the best sports fans in El Paso. It would impossible to rank these sports enthusiasts, but each of them are unique and make the El Paso sporting event expeereince that much more memorable.

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How to Get Ready for the NFL Season – Our Top 5 Tips

Duke Keith — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:22:31 +0000

Ahhh, the gridiron beckons! Football players have agreed on a price. So have players in the NFL. College camps have started. The lockout is over. Players are sweating now to make you sweat later when the game or your fantasy stats or the spread is on the line.

Football is back!

But in order to make it official, you have some work to do, too.

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More Street Fest 2011 Photos

Super Mario — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:55:31 +0000

This year was one HECK of a Street Fest . Great Crowds , Great Food , Great People and YEAH A GREAT SHOW!!! BTO and QUEENSRYCHE

As always , I ask some of my friends to send Pics so that we can post them on our site .. This year is no different, BUT i forgot to give credit to someone … I tried to post pictures and somehow … I screwed it UP !!!

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You Pick The Bands That Will Play Streetfest! [VIDEOS]

Johnnie Walker — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:05:15 +0000

Here are the videos of each band that wants to play at Streetfest on the Independence Stage! Do us and them a favor, and watch the videos so you can maybe find a new band that you’d really like to see play at Streetfest! There’s some cool stuff here, so enjoy!

Then, go here and vote for your favorite! The top 10 ba

Best Places to Take Dad on Father's Day in El Paso – Our Top Five

Johnnie Walker — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:03:03 +0000

It's almost Father's Day, and you might be thinking to yourself, "Crap! I almost forgot! Dad never says anything!" And he doesn't. Mother's Day seems to be a noisier holiday for some reason, so sometimes Dad gets passed by.

This year, don't grab a crappy tie or cheesy coffee cup on the way over to see him. Plan ahead a bit and have some fun with Dad this Father's Day. Maybe this list of things to do in El Paso will help you out!

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Top Five Things to Do on Memorial Day

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:17:15 +0000

This Memorial Day Weekend, like every Memorial Day Weekend, will be full of parties, concerts, wine festivals, Balloon Festivals and fun. There's always a ton of stuff to do during the weekend, in El Paso, Las Cruces, Mesilla, Cloudcroft, Silver City and more! No matter what you're looking to do, you will find it this weekend.

In the midst of all this amazing entertainment, take a few moments to rememeber the reason for the 3-day weekend. To remember all those who have fallen in service to our country. This leads us to our Top 5 list of Best Things to do This Memorial Day in El Paso.

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