The irony lies in those who departed from El Paso asserting that those who remained are hindering the city's progress.
OT: Next Big Thing for El Paso?
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I think anyone who has spent significant time in El Paso as an adult, should be skeptical or cautious about anything the city is involved in. The only major project I can remember being completed on time, is the ballpark. The children’s museum will be “ready” in August, but when was it supposed to be done? How is that street project on Pellicano going? Of course we have the lovely downtown “arena” debacle.
Anyone claiming “big acts” are coming is full of shit. Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, etc, they’re still not stepping foot in El Paso. This venue will attract Korn, Disturbed, Bruno Mars, and anyone that has ever played Speaking Rock or the Coliseum.
Anyone claiming “big acts” are coming is full of shit. Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, etc, they’re still not stepping foot in El Paso. This venue will attract Korn, Disturbed, Bruno Mars, and anyone that has ever played Speaking Rock or the Coliseum.
Maybe they can resurrect that Great Wolf Lodge plan that was scrapped and build it near the new amphitheater.
Now you are thinking like an El Pasoan! Vamos!
Those musicians that you named sellout football stadiums and nobody expects them to come to a 12.5k venue. However, it wasn't that long ago that Peso Pluma was at the Coliseum. He would have much rather played in front of 12.5k than the amount of people at the Coliseum he played in front of. He's definitely not my type of music but he's a major act. As a matter of fact he was one of the final acts at the Coachella main stage a few weeks ago. I'm guessing that they're going to focus on a lot of those types of acts which makes sense. A big act to you isn't the same as a big act to everyone else. Many people in this town would much rather see Peso Pluma than Justin Timberlake.
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I think this is the next big thing in El Paso. Bring on the hype.
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Jake Fette, Del Valle , Quarterback
2023: Texas District 1-5A-I Overall MVP as a sophomore.
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I haven’t seen this kid play, but he looks like the real deal. He’s not very tall for a QB at 6’ ft, but he’s only a sophomore and will most likely will keep growing. He is a 4 star recruit according to 247 sports. He’s got a total of 6 scholarship offers including 4 P5 offers and the offers will only increase. I’m glad the Miners are recruiting him too.I think this is the next big thing in El Paso. Bring on the hype.
Jake Fette, Del Valle , Quarterback
2023: Texas District 1-5A-I Overall MVP as a sophomore.
OR...took a grant application from another organization and just changed the names, dates, grant details etc. Didn't think to change organizational requirements.
“Incorrect statements” I feel like we’ve heard something very similar regarding the arena. Sad to see.
"UTEP issued a statement to El Paso Matters Monday afternoon that said the university became aware in early April of potential errors in its proposal to the NSF for the Regional Innovation Engines program. An in-house review determined that the statements in question committed resources to the NSF that the institution did not have, according to the statement."
Someone made up money.
Hopefully they clean the water.
Not that the Riverwalk water is clean either but it stinks less.
Nope, they will screw it up guaranteed! I know it's different people but they couldn't even keep Western Playland.
I don’t see a shitty pond with some low end stores and restaurants located in a shitty part of town being a “ tourist destination”.
How does the saying go, “you can put lipstick on a pig …” or “you can put sugar on shit …”
Along with the amphitheater, at least they are trying to be progressive right? Even though we all know our officials will screw it up or something corrupt will arise from it like everything else. Our school districts can’t even lead by example with integrity or honesty.
Along with the amphitheater, at least they are trying to be progressive right? Even though we all know our officials will screw it up or something corrupt will arise from it like everything else. Our school districts can’t even lead by example with integrity or honesty.
The City needs to pump this money into Ascarate golf course and clubhouse. Then you can build a riverwalk with amenities around it.
They have a Place in Myrtle Beach like this called Broadway at the Beach. and its pretty cool. But Somehow I don't think it will be anything like this
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Broadway at the Beach
Voted best attraction in Myrtle Beach, Broadway at the Beach is an outdoor shopping center and entertainment complex that is great for the entire family!
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I hope it doesn’t turn into a flea market.
Lol, can't argue this one very much I guess 😂 Only want to see El Paso prosper though and I defend it every chance I get.
I guess we will see... If and what Big Acts come through. Also going to an amphitheater in Albuquerque isn't any different than going to one in El Paso. Similar size, Similar isolation, Similar Size Airport, etc... So if the venue is comparable I'm not sure why you would think the Acts would have an issue vs these 2. So I disagree there. Also EP is a big EDM town and I'm sure it'll attract those type DJs as well!
I’ve seen some “big names” at the Austin amphitheater. It only seats around 15k. I think the artists will go to El Paso if they have somewhere new and nice to play at.
Broadway at the beach is nice, but El Paso isisaiThey have a Place in Myrtle Beach like this called Broadway at the Beach. and its pretty cool. But Somehow I don't think it will be anything like this
Broadway at the Beach
Voted best attraction in Myrtle Beach, Broadway at the Beach is an outdoor shopping center and entertainment complex that is great for the entire family!
Absolutely! Not for me at my age, but these EDM DJ Concerts are still very Big Money!!! El Paso had Desert Music Fest for awhile that would attract thousands. Still huge in Vegas and other venues around the county. Young people still love Raves, even some older people lol
Wow. I guess I've gotten really, really old. I have no clue what "isisai," "EDM," or "Raves" are. 🤷♂️
You ain’t that old, RdKiller. Raves became popular in the early 90s. Whereas they weren’t for everyone, If you liked psychedelics at all, raves were sure an easy place to score them….and get laid.
Now, I do only know what EDM is because I have two boys in their mid to late 20s.
I don’t know what the **** the other is.
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"The university said Choudhuri’s grant proposal improperly identified assets that would be used in the program – airport hangars and land in El Paso’s Lower Valley. "
Um. He lied. Of course a bunch of politicians would be up in arms when someone is reprimanded for lying. F em.
He does say that the proposal went through a review process and was approved.
Approved by who? He lied and reviewers didn't know facts or they lied too.
El Paso Officials don't Lie 😤 😮💨 🤥
Nah, they just steal gas then run for Mayor!
Lol, I hope you know I was 100% being fasicious. They lie, steal, cheat and every they can get away with
The El Paso Buzzards were starting a Youth Hockey League. They were going to sublet their ice time to a local organization and the County stepped in and shut down the league because it wasn’t the Buzzards Ice to loan out. The Coliseum belong to the county.
The Fabens Airport is owned by El Paso County. Reading this article, seems like something similar could have possibly happened here as well. This is the County run and maintained airport. UTEP and the City/County have difficulties with partnerships. I don't know why, maybe it’s cause UTEP used imminent domain to take the Sun Bowl?
Nothing is unlawful if you get away with it.
With a grant proposal of this magnitude and importance, there is no way that it wasn't reviewed and approved by the highest levels of UTEP's administration, city and county partners, as well. There's enough blame to go around to EVERYONE in the chain of command in this debacle. As far as the politicians' complaints, they are just passing the blame on to Wilson because she's the easiest target at this point.
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