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Yes, you read that right ... gas powered cars may soon be a thing of the past as more and more states are jumping on the band wagon, crusading for a gas engine-less United States of America.

The first amendment gives all citizens, in Texas or any other state, the right to "peacefully assemble". You have the most freedom if you hold your gathering in a public place ... a park, public sidewalk, public thoroughfares, outside government buildings, etc. Just don't block access to buildings or inhibit normal business/activity.

El Paso residents can settle fines without warrant or collection fees until March 8. Pay conveniently online or in-person.

A Senate bill is proposing that THC be banned once again in Texas

Texas Storms and Hazard Lights: What You Need to Know

The city of Socorro, on the south eastern edge of El Paso, recently put a new law into effect regarding the storage, use and/or disposal of pecan shells. Yes, they really did and if it's not obeyed fully, there's a fine that will get bigger and bigger until it's made right.

El Paso city council members recently met to discuss whether or not homeowners could rent out their homes for parties or other "events". El Paso city staff popped up and said no, you can't. Ditto for the pool.

As of May 7, 2025, all Texas ID cards and driver licenses MUST be Real ID compliant or else you may find yourself unable to visit certain places or do certain things.

We've all been guilty of speeding at some point in time or another and most of us have gotten cited for it once or twice. Pretty soon though, just because you made it to your destination without being stopped won't mean you got away with it.

You've seen the signs flashing along I-10 for a while now, cautioning drivers to move over or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles in the breakdown lanes or, sometimes, regular travel lanes. Pay attention or pay up.