How Will El Paso’s Medical School Fare?

UT Regents gave the thumbs up to establishing two new medical schools…one in Austin and the other in South Texas.  I think it is great that this going to happen, as quality medical care is needed all over the State…unfortunately, this means more competition from the legislature for $$$ to build/renovate buildings, expand programs, etc.

The Austin school will get along just fine…right next to the UT mother ship and also is in a bustling city full of corporate $$.  The school in South Texas will be the institution that will be El Paso’s competition…which means our delegation will need to be on top of their game once that school gets started….timelines haven’t been established yet.

What are your thoughts?

Will the establishment of two new medical schools in Texas help or hurt El Paso’s Med School when it comes to State funding? What are some ways that we can keep the Medical Center of the Americas on Americas without relying on State funding for certain projects?

My name is David and I am living El Paso.

Would You Rather Have Soccer or Baseball?

Vic, who comments fairly frequently in the last few weeks, asked that I do a poll on whether people would rather have professional soccer or affiliated baseball in town.  So here it is…and also take into consideration that a new stadium would be needed for either venture. Also, I know that we have the Patriots but lets assume we get a top division NASL team.

My name is David and I am living El Paso.

So That Is What Was In the Mysterious Asarco Time Capsule

Thursday night at the El Paso Museum of History featured a great opening for a photographic exhibit documenting the deconstruction of Asarco and the unveiling of a Time Capsule that preserved memories from Asarco decades ago.  Featured inside the metal box were a newspaper from that day it was buried back in the 70s, a 1975 quarter, documents, and more.  I highly suggest you go to the museum to see everything in its entirety.

Carol Eastman, local photographer, captured some beautiful photographs that will forever hold the memory of the structures of Asarco that have been torn down.  Jackson Polk is in the process of putting together a video that he and other shot that will also document the history of Asarco.  The museum features a three minute preview of what they have put together so far.

Remember, access to he museum is free, although they do gladly accept donations.  Take pride in El Paso’s past and go check out this exhibit.  We should fee fortunate that our city has an entity that is dedicated solely to preserving our past so that future generations can learn about the strong culture and events that make El Paso what it is today.

 

 

Here is the video that was shown at the Museum.

My name is David and I am living El Paso.

Mysterious Asarco Time Capsule To Be Opened Tonight

That’s correct, in 1975, Asarco buried a time capsule but the contents are unknown….what could it be?  Secret government documents…gold…old photographs?  I’m not sure but I plan on being at the El Paso Museum of History at 6 p.m. to find out and to also check out Carol Eastman’s opening exhibit that is a visual record of the Deconstruction of the Asarco Smelter.  The exhibit runs from February 17th to June 30th.  If you want to find out whats inside the capsule…then you need to stop by the El Paso Museum of History.

Could this be the time capsule from Asarco?

My name is David and I am living El Paso.

 

Neon Desert Music Festival 2012 Line Up Phase 1

Here is the latest line up from Neon Desert Music Festival for 2012.  I’m getting excited to see Moby for the first time and also see Sparta…last time I saw them was in San Antonio when they opened for Weezer.

My name is David and I am living El Paso.

El Paso: Insight On Reno’s Take On Triple A Baseball

A lot of people I talk to about Triple A Baseball always mention Reno….well I went searching and found this gem on YouTube that features a Reno council member talking about their hopes for the new ballpark (this was before it was constructed)  If El Paso does build a ballpark downtown, it can be looked upon as being the main anchor for drawing citizens but simply a great supporting piece.  It will take multiple components to make our downtown successful and that really starts with current building owners…that’s a story for another day however.   Enjoy the videos below

This next video features development in the Reno area.

View of the ball park from the inside

Here is a look at the Dell Diamond…Home of the Round Rock Express

 

My name is David and I am living El Paso.

 

Saigon Taste Is Tasty

Located in a shopping center off Mesa near Coronado High School, Saigon Taste is a hidden treasure.   Mallory found out about it through a post on a friend’s Facebook page and decided that we needed to go try it out….social media marketing at its best!

The food is delicious and I was so busy eating that I forgot to take pictures….guess I have to go back.  The service was spot on and the restaurant is clean which is always nice…and they take cash/most credit cards.

I recommend starting out with a couple spring rolls and then exploring the menu from there.  Saigon Taste is located at 6940 N. Mesa    Look for them on Facebook…search Saigon Taste El Paso.   If you don’t want to believe my review, then check out what the peeps on Urban Spoon have to say.

Pic above is from their Facebook Page

My name is David and I am living El Paso.

Cimarron In The Evening (Pictures)

Cimarron is a new subdivision on El Paso’s West side off of Resler between Helen of Troy and TransMountain.  I was out walking around yesterday and snapped some pictures of the ongoing construction.  The colors in the sky is what really caught my attention.

 

My name is David and I am living El Paso.

Loop 375 Expansion Project Photo Update + Wicked Last Night

I drive over TransMountain multiple times a week, sometimes a day and the construction on the expansion has really geared up the last few weeks.  Reading the post on David K’s Refuse the Juice blog made me realize that I should probably take some pictures for those that don’t make their way on this road all the time.  Today’s pics were taking drive by style but next time I will schedule correctly and actually stop the truck to get better pics.

I made it to Wicked last night and it was fantastic.  Seeing the Plaza outlined in green was a great effect and I wish I would have bought tickets to go the dinner beforehand that they offered.  Seeing a show at the Plaza is always a great experience.   I’m thinking Willie Nelson will be the next show I attend…maybe the Cirque show as well.

My name is David and I am living El Paso.

Google Stories From El Paso’s History

I had a couple of minutes of free time so I decided to use them by typing El Paso into the Google news search.  What comes up? Headlines from El Paso’s past….here a few that I found, feel free to click them and read all about it.

American Fighting Mexicans In El Paso  1916

El Paso C almed By Orders Sending Brigade To Border 1914

Golfer Hogan Injured When Car Hits Bus  Taken To El Paso

Texas-El Paso Stuns Top Seeded Kansas 1992

Enjoy the articles!

My name is David and I am living El Paso.