This weekend on Saturday, February 6th, at 10:30 a.m., the official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place marking the completion of a renovation for a building that is 99 year old. Now, the Essex Alley Apartments, in the Union Plaza District is home to 13 residential units. The developers are now focusing on attracting entrepreneurs to occupy the ground floor, … [Read more...]
Later, Later bar is Open Now, Now
Later, Later doesn’t imply a lackadaisical attitude. No one is putting anything off or waiting for later. Quite the contrary, the partners that created this after hours bar is hoping you won’t wait to stop by and visit their comfortable yet contemporary space. Perhaps the gambit is in fact to lull you into a sense of comfort so that you never leave. As … [Read more...]
Chico Grrr-ing up for a New Season!
On Thursday, April 9th the El Paso Chihuahuas will thrill an anxious crowd for opening day at Southwest University Park in downtown El Paso. For a whole season their mischievous mascot Chico kept the energy alive between the sports action. His signature “grrrr” exemplifies the spirit of the team as the underdog who doesn’t know when to quit. The INSIDER … [Read more...]
Sun Metro Evolving with DOWNTOWN
Public transportation buses in particular were as much part of the downtown El Paso experience as San Jacinto Plaza or the Plaza Theater. Ask enough people and stories reminiscent of the downtown of yore will be rife with at least these three elements. Riding the bus downtown was more common and became part of the overall experience. Over the decades downtown … [Read more...]
Dwntwn Businesses Reflect on Impact of El Paso Chihuahuas First Home Stand
The INSIDER took to the streets and asked Downtown businesses about the impact they felt during the El Paso Chihuahua’s first homestand. The businesses that felt a positive impact report that this past Friday, May 2nd produced the best results. Last Friday was unique because Downtown came alive to receive Chihuahuas fans, but also hosted a Jerry Seinfeld … [Read more...]