Nose Down, About The Bond

By Marko Morales Photos By: Jenn Marquez Within the United States Border Patrol are individuals who make up Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue, or BORSTAR. Members of BORSTAR have successfully completed training courses so difficult, it is often described as the...

Cook’s Block

Gouda Polenta Short Ribs By: Jesse Maynes Polenta is, by definition, a thick mush of cornmeal. Please, allow me to fix this poor definition by giving it the explanation it deserves. Boiling cornmeal turned out to be a great idea—thanks ,Italy! Polenta can be compared...

A Walk Through Amsterdam

  By: Andy Martinez There was a hint of doubt within me, as I had just reserved a bicycle for pickup at a shop near my hostel, that I might encounter some issues while attempting to traverse through the city from the bike-dominated roads. On the winding road from...

Super Doctors: El Paso’s Leaders in Medical Excellence

By: Andy Martinez Accolades and awards, although great when they happen, are more often than not rarely one of the principal reasons that someone does their work. Although this may be true, five Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso have been given the designation of...

Made to Fit—Advanced Implant Technology in El Paso

By: Austin North Technology is constantly changing the way we approach healthcare.  Advances in technology are improving medical procedures, patient outcomes and cost savings at a rapid pace.  Companies like Da Vinci, Reven Pharmaceuticals, Optio and ConforMIS are...

Hidden Gem: Savage Goods

By: Krysta Ayers Photos By: Sharilyn Wells When you open the doors to Savage Goods, you are greeted by the smell of freshly baked goods, a clean, modern design and a community of people. Wooden chairs are decorated with plaques of unfamiliar names—the names of people...

The Future of Healthcare is Here

Dr. Oscar Aguilar of Texas Integrative Medicine & Cardiology By: Veronica Nevarez Photos By: David Parish With coronary heart disease being the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for most of the near 800,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease as of...

#TradeUpJunes

by: Jacqueline Aguirre The bag you carry can reveal a lot about you, ranging from style, size, fashion and Comfort—it’s tough finding that perfect expression when there’s so much to choose from. If you’re like Janean Mann of Junes Bags, you want a bag that is...

Creating a Future on the Border-Amigo Fiel

By: Bianca Garcia If 2017 has shown us anything, it is that there is a lot of need in the world, especially a need for love. People often think that in order to help it has be done in a far off, barren location to dig a well, or rebuild homes after devastating natural...

Podium Finish

By: Zak Hansen Photos By: Jesse Maynes Podium Finish, located downtown at Texas and Ange in a reclaimed automotive shop, is a lot of things. It’s a full-service bike shop offering repairs and upgrades, gear, clothing and accessories and everything in between. It’s an...