Hey everyone! In town for the game at the Sun Bowl this Saturday as a San Jose State fan. I’ve never been in El Paso before, closest I’ve been is Phoenix so I really don’t know the area well.

Best Mexican food? (Both dinner and breakfast, I love chilaquiles)

Best bar/restaurant to watch college football on Saturdays?

Anything I should see while I’m in town? Any UTEP traditions I should be aware of?

Really excited to see the Sun Bowl as its one of the gems of college football

Bonus points if anyone has Las Cruces recs as well! Thank you!

I recently moved to El Paso from Denver, Colorado, and one thing I’ve noticed is what seems to be a lack of voter participation and political awareness. I’m curious why that is. Is it a lack of access to information, limited community engagement, or simply a lack of interest in local politics?

I’d genuinely like to hear perspectives from people who have lived here longer. What do you think contributes to this, and what could encourage more people to become informed and involved in local elections?

Hey guys looking for a place soon, new to the area I’m wanting something nice ish with a decent price point and safest area for women to be alone. All is appreciated thanks

Hi El Paso! I’ll be visiting your city next week. Looking to hang out with anybody, maybe check out the local clubs or pubs. DM me ! Thanks

Hey El Paso, I dented my car a bit. Nothing too serious. Paint is still intact. I've gotten quotes from 250$ all the way up to 1400$ . Don't wanna point fingers but can someone recommend a shop that would fix this?

Hi moms! I’m looking to connect with other moms who are homeschooling their preteen children with autism, especially those around ages 10–13.
I recently started homeschooling my 11-year-old son, who has autism and ADHD, and honestly, I have so many questions! I want to make sure he’s learning, socializing, making friends, and getting opportunities to explore his interests outside of our home.
I would love to hear about your experiences!
A few things I’m curious about:
📚 Homeschooling: What curriculum do you use? How do you structure your days, especially when your child struggles with focus, reading, or other subjects?
👫 Socialization: Are your kids involved in homeschool groups, co-ops, clubs, or other activities where they can meet kids their age?
⚽ Sports and activities: Do your kids participate in sports, martial arts, swimming, art classes, gaming clubs, or anything else? Where have you found welcoming environments for them?
💙 Mom friendships: Are there autism mom groups or homeschool mom groups where you can connect with other moms who understand?
🧩 Support and resources: Have you found any programs, classes, or community activities that work especially well for autistic preteens?
❤️** The honest side of homeschooling**: What has been the hardest part, and what do you wish you had known when you first started?
I’m not expecting every child to be the same. I just want to learn from moms who have been through this or are figuring it out alongside me.
If you’re comfortable sharing, I would love to know what city or area you’re in, too, so I can look into local resources.
I’m hoping to build connections, learn from other families, and find ways to help my son grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Thank you to anyone willing to share their experiences! ❤️

Any upcoming Singles Events to meet people this month?

Chess Night at the Rockstar Burger Downtown every Tuesday at 6pm until close(9pm). Come join us, play a few games, eat some good food and make new friends!

Good evening, everyone.

I’m looking to get my engine block head resurfaced and valves replaced for my 5.0 coyote gen 1. Looking for a good reliable shop in El Paso or cruces to get this done. Please let me know your suggestions.

Voters in Central El Paso and part of the Lower Valley will choose between two candidates to represent them in Precinct 2 of the El Paso County Commissioners Court: Republican Matt Sistrunk, a cryptocurrency miner, and Democrat Miguel Teran, a construction project manager.

Teran defeated longtime Commissioner David Stout in the spring Democratic primary, while Sistrunk was unopposed in the Republican race.

In interviews with El Paso Matters, both candidates floundered at times to name services that fall under the county’s jurisdiction, veering into policies and projects that are outside of the commissioners’ control.

READ MORE: https://elpasomatters.org/2026/10/08/el-paso-texas-elections-nov-3-2026-county-commissioners-precinct-2/

Compare the education of Katy Stout and Brandon Herrera. Who is more qualified?

Katy Padilla Stout is a former public school educator and a child welfare attorney who is currently running as the Democratic nominee for Texas' 23rd Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. [1, 2]

Education

• Lee High School: Graduated from this high school located in San Antonio, Texas.
• The University of Texas at Austin: Earned her Bachelor's degree in Education.
• South Texas College of Law: Graduated with her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Houston in 2013. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Career

• Public School Educator: Before practicing law, she worked as an elementary school teacher in the Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio. Her teaching background specialized in English as a Second Language (ESL), special education, and gifted and talented instruction. [1, 2]
• Attorney & Law Practice: After earning her law degree, she focused her legal practice on child welfare and education law. She co-founded and practices at a family law firm alongside her father in Carrizo Springs, Texas, frequently representing children navigating the foster care system.
• Public Service & Board Memberships:
  • Bexar County Child Welfare Board: Has served as a board member since 2017 to advocate for abused and vulnerable youth.
  • Artvango Therapeutic Services: Serves on the Board of Directors for this nonprofit organization, which utilizes expressive therapies to help children heal from trauma and abuse.
• Brandon Herrera is an American entrepreneur, firearm manufacturer, YouTuber ("The AK Guy"), and the Republican nominee for Texas's 23rd Congressional District. [1, 2] Education
  • College: Attended Campbell University (also referenced as Campbell College) in North Carolina where he studied pre-law.
  • Dropout: Left/dropped out of college after three semesters (or before finishing his degree) to launch and focus full-time on his firearms manufacturing business. [1, 2, 3]
• Career
  • Firearms Manufacturing: Founded his firearm manufacturing company, known as The AK Guy, Inc., initially in North Carolina before moving the operation to the San Antonio, Texas area around 2020. [1, 2, 3]
  • YouTube and Social Media: Started his YouTube channel in 2014 (gaining significant traction around 2016), building an audience of over 3 million subscribers focusing on firearm testing, historic/military weapons (such as the AK-47), and Second Amendment commentary

I have been contacted by multiple job agencies trying to get me to apply?

Has anyone heard what it’s like to work there? Just wondering what the work environment is like

Im looking for a dedicated running store in El Paso. I know about Up and Running but I'm looking for someone that carries Nike specificly. The internet has fail me so far.

Wondering if there are shops, or even someone working out of their home, that know how to work with DS consoles. I’m a bit weary to box it up and ship it out of state to get repaired, but will do it if I have to. Just thought I’d find someone locally first.

The screen suddenly became unresponsive after working perfectly fine yesterday night. Everything (except the dang R button!) works perfectly fine. It powers on fine, everything works/runs, the screen is just no longer responsive to any touch. It’s definitely a hardware issue. I can get the parts I possibly need, I just don’t have the tools nor the expertise to do the repair on my own! Seems to be a problem with the digitizer.

A little heartbroken, but amazed by the fact this is the first issue after 16 years of having it!

Trying to sell a house off market in the 79912 zip code. Would prefer to sell of market. Or if you have a realtor recommendation. Thank you!!!

I’m from Louisiana Born and Raised. I have never been around this man Hispanics in my life. It’s pretty cool actually but the downfall I’m seeing is I can’t get a job. What do I do? Where do I work at that’ll hire me? I’m black with a child and honestly just want to leave because this place seems impossible.

(Poster created using Apple Pages for the purists in the crowd.)

I have an Ernie Ball Stingray 4HH and I need a luthier to give my bass a full setup and intonate it. (Also possible truss rod replacement) Any suggestions? Ty in advance

Does anyone have experience with the local school districts and getting hired on an SOE Alternative Teaching Certification? Are any districts easier to work with than others?

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We recently moved my mom into an assisted living place on the west side of town.

She was getting regular Physical therapy (light stretching and guided exercises) through Medicare. She has reached the end of what they will cover.

I'd like to get her set up with a personal trainer that could come visit her a couple of times a week.

Any advice on where to look for trainers or a PT that takes cash so I can figure if this is something we can afford

After being roundly criticized, even cursed at, for posting an announcement using an AI-Generated poster, I thought I would write some thoughts about it. Click the link to read the article.
Let's see if the discussion can remail civil.

Im a black man from Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff). I've spent a good bit of my time in different cities around TX and a few other states, but i have never heard the N word be thrown around as much as I have here in El Paso.

Hi y'all! I'll be hosting an open mic for writers this Wednesday, October 14. Come through and help me celebrate my birthday!

Write, share, get feedback, then step up to the mic 🎤

More info on other events at the Barbed Wire Open Mic Series site (BWOMS.com).

I usually got to the two spots in the west side (Indian Palace/Hut) but sometimes I don’t to drive all the way over there. Any recs would be greatly appreciated.