by Ana maria Rangel | May 9, 2025 | The City
ByErin Coulehan For WNBA forward Kayla Thornton, success isn’t just about championships – it’s about legacy. Hers began in the sun-soaked borderlands of El Paso, Texas. “I feel like El Paso’s a hidden gem,” she says, reflecting on the city that shaped her....
by Ana maria Rangel | May 9, 2025 | The City
ByErin Coulehan Photography byAb Gonzalez and LFDC Studios At Peking Garden, a sun-drenched Chinese restaurant tucked near the edge of El Paso’s Morningside Heights, Krystall Poppin’ is in her element. She’s sipping hot and sour soup while reminiscing about...
by Ana maria Rangel | May 9, 2025 | The City
Story and photography byAnnabella Mireles LocationMagoffin Home State Historic Site When we think about the music that surrounds us here in the border, we get a combination of cultures that collide, bringing us sounds from singers like Luis Miguel or Juan...
by Ana maria Rangel | May 9, 2025 | The City
ByErin Coulehan PhotographyKatherine Kocian Jackie Ochoa always knew she was a big city girl. Born and raised on the east side of El Paso, she told her father as a child that she was destined for something beyond her hometown.“He was super encouraging,” she...
by Ana maria Rangel | May 9, 2025 | The City
ByVic Poulous What is it about Rosé that makes people think of cheap, pink, sweet wine that’s primarily designed just for women? Is it the color? Is it that most people have less than fond memories of Sutter Home & Boone’s Farm, Bartles & James,...
by Ana maria Rangel | May 9, 2025 | The City
ByErin Coulehan Editorial photography byAl Garcia Additional photography courtesy ofYWCA Paso del Norte Region In a culture that often sidelines women, YWCA Paso del Norte Region does something extraordinary: it centers them. It remembers, honors, and uplifts...
