TribBlog: Sun Bowl to Oklahoman: Drop Dead
Posted on December 23, 2009
The game between the Oklahoma University Sooners and the Stanford University Cardinal at the scenic Sun Bowl, just yards from the U.S.-Mexico border, is set for Dec. 31. The last smattering of tickets sold today, Olivas said. "I guess we’re getting some pretty good national attention," he said.
A Rather Good Idea
Posted on November 11, 2009
A tax on fuel is just the thing to encourage our beloved drivers to rethink their lives. Working closer to home might lead to shopping closer to home. When it becomes too expensive to be so far away from your local community our drivers will find that life can be lived near home.
Open Letter to Angry UTEP Miner Fans
Posted on November 9, 2009
If you think you can do better, go put your resume in. Hell, go coach a youth football team and then come back tell me how easy it is to win every single game, or even half of them.
Fantasy football rant
Posted on September 12, 2009
There’s nothing better than fantasy football to get your mind off the rapidly collapsing social foundation of our nation. I’m still not able to keep solid food down since seeing a CNN report featuring my uncle Fred and my grandmother at a rally where the anchor accused them of “teabagging” together.
The spirit of the 50s: The Mighty Mustangs of Burges High at half century
Posted on September 6, 2009
In that August of 1959 life was good.
Dove season
Posted on September 5, 2009
The sky turned pink, and Jaime dumped out the bucket for inventory. Ten white-wing, one mourning, and a big breasted Eurasian ringneck. Twelve in all. The bag limit is fifteen.
Calendar of Events 9.3.09
Posted on September 3, 2009
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LGBT in the U.S.: An overview of recent events
Posted on August 6, 2009
The marriage topic has sparked debate, seeing gains in one state and struggles in another. 'Don't ask, don't tell' may be on the table, and there's the kiss.
Resources for the El Paso gay community
Posted on August 6, 2009
A look at organizations, nightlife and other community support in El Paso.
Making love with monsters
Posted on August 5, 2009
Stupid spam promising big things. Good for a bit of a laugh. Enjoy.
WLGTDW/it: Why Seth Rogen sucks (it's not what you think)
Posted on July 31, 2009
The only problem with Rogen's movies is everyone is missing the funniest part. It's the part where Rogen tells women that Cary Grant really is dead.
Just Be Thankful: A redemption song for Border Roots
Posted on July 31, 2009
Roots reggae is about poverty and the need to reform political systems to benefit the people they govern. But it’s not angry music. And, you can dance to it. That’s the kind of stuff that resonates with Mark and Border Roots.
Calendar of Events 7.23.09
Posted on July 23, 2009
A Garden Harvest swap, plenty of plays and live music and more make it an exciting weekend across the Borderland!
Calendar of Events 7.16.09
Posted on July 16, 2009
A KISS cover band, Tumblewords and Alfresco! Fridays spice up the city.
Calendar of Events 7.10.09
Posted on July 10, 2009
Scenic Sundays, a Tom Lea exhibition and makeout flashmob make it a lively week in the Borderland.
Calendar of Events: 7.1.09
Posted on July 1, 2009
A selection of events in the next few days and beyond. For complete listings, check our calendar.
Pop Stars like JackO, Andy Warhol and Karen O make me proud to be an American
Posted on June 26, 2009
The swell of pride and excitement I feel when looking at Warhol’s Campbell Soup Can and listening to songs like “Thriller” and “Zero” remind me that America breeds amazing talent.
Calendar of Events: 6.25.09
Posted on June 25, 2009
A film fest, Safari Nights and a Downtown artwalk light up the week in the Borderland.
Calendar of Events: 6.19.09
Posted on June 19, 2009
A weekend’s worth of Father’s Day fun and more around the Borderland.
Calendar of Events: 6.11.09
Posted on June 11, 2009
A Ceiba concert, a Summer Music Fest and weekly Farmer’s Market make it a great time to be in the Borderland.
Live Report: Yeah Yeah Yeahs: It’s Bliss!
Posted on June 11, 2009
When the show ended, fans slowly came down from their adrenaline high and were soaked with the kind of sweat that only comes from great sex or a great rock and roll performance.
Calendar of Events 6.4.09
Posted on June 4, 2009
A Pride Festival, Pachanga ’09, pageants and more around town this week!
Fernando Traverso workshop at UTEP
Posted on May 31, 2009
The biggest decision I made this past Saturday was whether I was willing to let Fernando Traverso spray paint one of his white envelopes on my truck. As you can see by the video, I decided to go for it.
Fernando Traverso visits UTEP for the The Disappeared
Posted on May 29, 2009
This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Traverso will conduct a workshop to print bike stencils on banners that will be hung throughout the community. If you bring a piece of fabric (the size of a twin sheet or larger), Traverso will paint one of his bicycles on it. The workshop will be held in parking lot P-6 across from the Rubin Center.
One last hurrah before the curtain falls on Ben Loeb's El Paso experiment
Posted on May 29, 2009
This weekend there will be a committee interviewing candidates who are interested in trying to fill the shoes that Ben Loeb is leaving behind (they are large shoes for sure). Meanwhile, you'll want to catch the last performance.
