James Holland, Vice President of Holland's in Downtown El Paso, reflects on his memories of growing up in the family-owned store, how his father opened the store with $1,000, and how the store evolved throughout 60 years. Holland's will be closing its doors and they are having a huge sale on everything in the store. Stop by at 402 S El Paso St to buy your … [Read more...]
A Slightly Hidden New Business Opens in Downtown El Paso
We finally get to spotlight a pair of shop owners working hard to “Keep it Authentico,” in Downtown El Paso (DTEP). The flower shop, aptly named Desert Modern Florals, is located inside the Cortez building on 310 N. Mesa, Suite G150. Shop owner Juliana Varkonyi, 22, was inspired by her mother, Mary Ibanez, 56, who once owned her own flower shop. “I always … [Read more...]
Spotlight on: Krystal Jeans and Starr Western Wear for Back to School Weekend!
This weekend retailers across the country will offer tax fee items and sales in preparation for back to school. The original shopping center in the city of El Paso, the El Centro District in Downtown El Paso (DTEP) is no different. This year, the Downtown Management District (DMD) in partnership with the Central Business Association (CBA) is hosting an El Centro … [Read more...]
Two “Model” Sisters are Keepin’ it Authentico at El Centro Back to School Weekend!
Socio-economic challenges, a disability, and the death of a loved one will not deter two sisters from living a normal life. “Normal” is a relative term, especially when speaking to Viviana and Vanessa Macias. The pair will model in the upcoming El Centro Back to School Weekend’s fashion show, brought to you by the Downtown Management District (DMD) and the … [Read more...]
DMD and CBA Partner to Assist Sacret Heart Parish with Backpack Drive!
The Downtown Management District (DMD) and the Central Business Association (CBA) have partnered to host the “Segundo Barrio Backback Drive,” for Sacred Heart Parish. In an effort to assist the church in collecting backpacks and school supplies for children in the historical community. The DMD and CBA have placed collection boxes at four (4) locations: EPIC … [Read more...]