Words & Photos by Danielle Urbina It’s a fairly warm Sunday morning in downtown El Paso, and everything seems to be as it should. The banks are closed, the bustle of the busy streets is almost non-existent and there are small groups walking to and from church. Driving down Mesa is seemingly the same as [...]
“Dear Mr. Hernandez Pacheco, This letter refers to your request for asylum in the United States…” states a letter dated August 22, 2011. This letter holds the key to Alejandro Hernandez Pacheco’s future of escaping the murderous city of Juarez for the rest of his life. He sits silently in front of various reporters and their cameras- the same cameras that could have cost him his life many months ago.
The decline in the number of homicides this year has mixed reviews, but for many business owners, there is a renewed hope for Juárez. This positive expectation has not only sparking many owners of nightclubs and eateries to open their doors to the public this December but it also poses to return some of the city’s long lost livelihoods to committed residents.
On September 15, former city Representative Beto O’Rourke officially announced that he is seeking the Democratic party nomination for United States Representative of the 16th District of Texas. Many believe that O’Rourke is the first true challenge for the seat which has been held by eight-term incumbent Silvestre Reyes since 1996 . The buzz about their stark differences, and the whether or not El Pasoan’s are ready for a fresh take on Washington is growing to a loud peak.
The violence in Mexico has become a media sensation that has provided journalists with the opportunities to spin small, insignificant stories into detailed front page tales, depicting a world full of violence to those who do not reside among the borders.Senator Jose Rodriguez sat down with TSM though to urge communities to think beyond the headlines.
Jody Casey is spearheading the No Recall initiative in El Paso and TSM had the good fortune of speaking with her. This is her first venture into political activism, and although many people were compelled to get involved because of the unintended targets of this initiative, for Jody it was about the rights of same sex couples.
Beginning on July 21st, guests who frequent the Old Kern Place shops will have something very exciting to look forward to. Every third Thursday of the month, Luka 7, Hommework, MaxMina, Delia’s and newcomer, J. Luxe Boutique will host a shopping crawl. “Guests can expect various discounts at the five different locations, as well as [...]
Take a political activist and add the images of a family crest and what do you get? Jaime Abeytia’s political blog. Also known as The Lion Star Blog.
Abeytia’s intelligent thoughts and detailed account of many, if not all, political events in El Paso have avid followers of all things politics looking to his blog for full coverage of local issues that are sometimes hidden by other media outlets.
Change is afoot in downtown El Paso and many are hoping that live alligators will be a part of its new look. Alligator proponents like Lane Gaddy, however, are not without their opposition. Recently, the City Council, the El Paso Zoo and Franklin Mountain Management, the company that will be donating the park have all spoken out against the return of live alligators to San Jacinto Plaza.
In a bitter trial full of back and forth battles between the district attorney’s office and the defense team, rumors, hidden agendas and alleged bad courtroom behavior, a decision has finally been made: Judge Regina Arditti is not guilty on all accounts of bribery, nepotism and official abuse. The popular trial highlights not only the system of a courtroom, but the justice system in El Paso too.
By David Pacheco Inspiration can come from anywhere at any time, just ask local artist Josh Arthur. Somewhere in between walking along the sandy shores of Pacific Beach, riding a ferry across the Puget Sound, or standing in the front row of an Ice Cube concert, Josh Arthur got the inspiration to become an artist. [...]
Words & Photos by Danielle Urbina It’s a fairly warm Sunday morning in downtown El Paso, and everything seems to be as it should. The banks are closed, the bustle of the busy streets is almost non-existent and there are small groups walking to and from church. Driving down Mesa is seemingly the same as [...]
Words by Farzad Farrokhnia I felt almost as excited as I used to get in 5th grade when I’d rush home after school to catch old episodes of The Justice League on Cartoon Network. It was only 2pm and I was already well into my work day. I was excited because earlier that day, I [...]
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