I honestly think I was born in the wrong state because I love Texas. But I was born and raised in Portland, OR, live in Eugene, OR for almost a year, spent 8 years in South Florida, and moved to El Paso in 2015. I have a beautiful wife and amazing daughter. We are huge Disney fans and try to make a trip to a Disney park at least every couple of years. I've been able to get my daughter into Marvel, Star Wars, and other nerdly things I enjoy. When I have some time to myself I spend it reading (everything from comic books to non-fiction) and watching sports. Plus I also enjoy training different fighting and self defense disciplines like kickboxing and Krav Maga.
Brandon Coates
Governor Abbott Warns Texas Could See a Full Lockdown
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is warning Texans that is the COVID-19 numbers continue to go up, a full lockdown could be next.
El Paso Police Handle More Than 2,000 Fireworks Calls on the 4th
There was a ban on fireworks? Just driving around El Paso on the 4th showed lots of people didn't care about the ban.
40 Inmates, 5 Officers Test Positve for COVID-19 in El Paso Jails
There were some places that were releasing prisoners for fear of a COVID-19 outbreak in the prison system. El Paso is now seeing an increase in cases in both prisoners and officers.
Texas Family Has 18 Test Positive for COVID-19 After Party
A family in Texas had a surprise party back on May 30th. They have since had 18 members test positive for COVID-19, including a few being hospitalized.
Texas One of Worst States for Working Dads, New Mexico at Bottom
Are things tough for working dads in Texas and New Mexico? This study says yes.
Texas and These Other 16 States Have State Pledges
Can you recite the Texas pledge without looking it up?
Petition to Remove El Paso Police Chief Pops Up Online
Back in 2016, El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen said Black Lives Matter was a radical hate group. Now there's a petition online to remove him from office.
Dak Prescott Donates $1 Million to Reform
Dak Prescott is donating $1 million for reform to help address the problem of systemic racism and also to help train police officers across the United States.
Largest Known Cave Shaft in the World is in Mexico
Caves are fascinating but are extremely terrifying for someone who suffers from claustrophobia. Thankfully the Internet makes it possible to see these wonders without having to be there.
What Would Make El Paso a Better City?
It's a question that was posed on Reddit. Here are some answers that people gave about making El Paso a better city.