Donald Trump’s base continues to focus on the Trump’s promise to build the wall. Donald Trump is feeling […]
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For many months now, long time readers have been telling me how much they miss my El Paso […]
Today is the day of reckoning for those of us that are contractors or self-employed. We’ll be writing […]
Since Donald Trump is on a tirade about The Wall, immigration and aid to countries, like Honduras, I […]
One of the most often misused words in the United States is “Mexican.” For many it can mean […]
A few weeks ago, I met with a potential client who was looking for my company to build […]
In case you are in the market for a washing machine, get ready to pay more for it. […]
For some time now there have been rumors of an opposition dossier compiled against Veronica Escobar that was […]
Imagine that, my taxes went down on Monday as the new year rolled in. No, no, it’s not […]
So, for the last few weeks, I’ve been secretly hoping that Donald Trump scored a legislative win. Yes, […]
The controversy surrounding the GOP tax plan has brought up the time-honored scapegoat about how tax reducing plans […]
In 1991, I published “A Hesitant Handshake Between Neighbors”. It was a writeup about NAFTA. In the essay […]
Sometimes the simplest solution is the best, except when it interferes with the intended nefarious agenda of a […]
Every time there is a debate about immigration reform there are numerous figures thrown out as fact. Arguments […]
The City of El Paso, which boasts the highest property taxes in the nation, has been on a […]
Yesterday, Judge Amy Clark Meachum of Travis County delivered a blow to the proponents of a sports arena […]
One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with immigration issues, especially about Mexican immigrants, is the constant […]
The House Republicans released the Homeland Security funding bill on Tuesday. In it there are $1.6 Billion to […]
As many of you know there are various ongoing controversies about the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). […]
The United States is again debating the country’s health care system. This time it is the Senate that […]
For some time now I have been developing my thesis that El Paso is unfriendly towards immigrants, contrary […]
Donald Trump launched his presidential campaign by demonizing México and Mexicans. Among the many disparaging remarks by Trump […]
For some time now we have been discussing the lie being perpetuated by Veronica Escobar and cohorts that […]
Vince Perez is correct in wanting to end the jail contract with the federal government. There is some […]
The City of El Paso has become adept at minimizing citizen obstruction of its pet projects. Citizen referendums […]
Last week, the El Paso Inc. published a question and answer session with Ron Acton. The article, by […]
Like most of you, this week I am dealing with filing my taxes for 2016. I am not […]
It seems that some readers of the blog are wondering if I am going to go back to […]
The Canutillo School District, led by board president Laure Searls, is the latest public entity opposed to poor […]
Many are celebrating the politics of Donald Trump, including many in El Paso. As dangerous as the Trump […]
You all know that the El Paso Chamber of Commerce has come out fully on the side of […]
Donald Trump spent years arguing that Barack Obama was an illegitimate president because of the questions about where […]
As I posted yesterday, many readers are concerned about two specific topics. The first is that I have […]
During the second presidential debate on Sunday night, Donald Trump clearly admitted to not paying income taxes. I […]
Yesterday, I showed you how your taxes go up each year, not from your home’s market value rising, […]
Each year during the tax season, the politicians argue that either you voted to tax yourselves or you […]
On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, Barbara Carrasco gave a monologue to city council during the call to the […]
As you likely know, the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is floating a $668.7 million bond for […]
Last week, KVIA’s Andrew Polk (August 27, 2016) reported that the El Paso County Commissioners and the University […]
As you likely know, El Paso taxpayers are bracing for yet more taxes as the County, EPISD, YISD, […]