El Paso, Texas - Wikipedia
El Paso (/ ɛl ˈpæsoʊ /; Spanish: [el ˈpaso]; lit. 'the route' or 'the pass') is a city in and the county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States. The 2020 population of the city from the U.S. Census Bureau was 678,815, [5] making it the 22nd-most populous city in the U.S., the most populous city in West Texas, and the sixth-most ...
History of El Paso, Texas - Wikipedia
El Paso del Norte (the present day Ciudad Juárez), was founded on the south bank of the Río Bravo del Norte, (Rio Grande) in 1659 by Fray García de San Francisco. Agriculture flourished thanks to the complex irrigation system built by the Spanish and Indians, including a …
The Texanist: Why Is El Paso Known as El Chuco?
The men and women who made up this subculture became known as pachucos and pachucas and distinguished themselves by wearing flashy, loose-fitting zoot suits; styling their hair in pompadours ...
Nicknames for El Paso, Texas (Updated in 2024) - Destguides
Oct 24, 2024 · El Paso is a fascinating Texas city with many nicknames rooted in its rich history, culture, geography, and climate. Even if you already knew some of these monikers, you likely discovered interesting stories behind them.
El Paso | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 28, 2024 · El Paso, city, seat (1850) of El Paso county, extreme western Texas, U.S. It is located on the Rio Grande, there bridged to Juárez, Mexico, just south of the New Mexico line. The largest of the U.S.-Mexican border cities, it lies at the foot of the Franklin Mountains (at an elevation of 3,762 feet.
"El Paso" by Marty Robbins - Song Meanings and Facts
Aug 5, 2019 · In Marty Robbins' "El Paso", the narrator's uncontrollable love for a dancer (Feleena) ultimately seals his fate in the town of El Paso,Texas.
New to El Paso? How to decode Borderland slang like a local - El Paso Times
Feb 8, 2022 · From El Paso Strong to 'ay ay:' How to speak like a local in the Borderland. If you're new to El Paso, you'll probably notice a few things — it's mostly sunny, friendly people, and the...
El Paso City Council races head to runoff, voters to decide on
1 day ago · Current northeast El Paso City Rep. Joe Molinar first faced three challengers but after Tuesday, Molinar will now just face Cynthia Boyar-Trejo. District 5: Ivan Niño and Amanda Cunningham will ...
El Paso, Texas - Wikiwand
El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Chihuahua, New Mexico, and Texas) and two countries (Mexico and the U.S.). It is the only major Texas city in the Mountain Time Zone. Ciudad Juarez was once in the Central Time Zone, but both cities are now on Mountain Time.
12 Common Questions about El Paso - from a local - I Want to go …
When I’m traveling and people ask where I’m from, I tell them I live in Texas. They’re often familiar with Dallas or San Antonio, but El Paso is more of a mystery. Check out some of the most common questions I get about El Paso – where it is, what it’s famous for and why it is safe to visit.