Think You Know The History Of UTEP’s Beloved Mascot, Paydirt Pete?
Paydirt Pet, the mascot for the University of Texas at El Paso has had many changes over the years.
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Remember Back When Dubba G Jumped Off The Mills Building Downtown
I know someone out there just said, "I wish he would". Don't be a smart aleck, your ancestors are watching.
Now That Castner Range Is Finally A National Monument – What Now?
It took forever but Castner Range is now safe from development and under federal protection.
How Many Military Planes Have Crashed On Mt. Franklin In All?
A lot of El Pasoans are familiar with the story of a B-36 crashing into the Franklin Mountains back in the 50's.
How These Texas City Nicknames Came To Be
Texas has got a ton of cities and some of them have pretty odd names. Many have odd nicknames too.
A Major Race Riot In El Paso Once Brought Martial Law To Downtown
In the early 1900's, a major race riot broke out downtown pitting El Pasoans and soldiers from Fort Bliss against Mexican Americans and Mexican nationals.
An Iconic El Paso Restaurant Is Turning 70 And EP’s Got Thoughts
Chico's Tacos is an El Paso institution and a fairly divisive one. As Chico turns 70, here's what fans, critics and the indifferent have to say ...
El Paso’s Tricky Falls Is Now, Officially, A House Of God
They have been remodeling the former club/concert venue since around 2018. Wow ... I guess all us sinner, rock 'n rollers really made a mess in there.
Ever Made An Alligator Slushy? San Jacinto Plaza Did One Time
It was a literal "freak of nature" scenario and no alligators were harmed ... or consumed ... in the process.
Memories Of Labor Day In El Paso With Dubba G
For years, I never honored Labor Day by refusing to labor and going to one of the last backyard/bbq/swim parties of the year. I was usually laboring my butt off.