There are a few reasons why you're seeing a large increase. Knowing why might not make you feel better but at least you'll know why and what to do about it.
It's free, it's easy, there are no immigration status questions, and when you're dead, your great-grandchildren will be able to use it figure out who you were.
Cars are made better and safer now than at any other point in history. They burn fuel cleaner and they pretty much tell you when maintenance is needed.
Low- and moderate-income El Pasoans and senior citizens will get the chance once again be able to get their tax returns prepared for free this year! The AARP Tax-Aide program has volunteers ready to do your basic federal returns this tax season.
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The best thing El Paso could -- and should -- build for itself is a soccer complex. This would be better than building a baseball stadium. Better by far than another arena. Better than swimming pools, multi-purpose gyms and skate parks.