Opinion: Trump’s chaos has gone too far — and Congress must finally find its spine
by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters October 17, 2025 By Margarita Velez Dear God, he’s…
The toughest athlete in Dallas
She might be the toughest athlete in Dallas. I’m talking about the Canadian, Rylee Foster, the goalkeeper for…
NIL has derailed college football, but fans in Texas are getting their money’s worth
Straight up: College football has gone off the rails since the quaint era when national titles were decided…
Opinion: Uninsured El Pasoans find hope through MHP Salud
by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters October 16, 2025 By Magaly “Maggie” Dante October is…
Fort Worth Leader Urges Unity and Civility
It has now been over a month since a tragic incident on a college campus deeply unsettled our…
A mistreated South Dallas landmark, the SEAL team and a mysterious billionaire
No doubt, there are more pressing issues than a long-vacant South Dallas landmark adjacent to an even-longer-abandoned cemetery…
Dallas can save alley trash pickup
The city of Dallas Sanitation Department, with support from the city manager, has proposed eliminating alley trash collection…
Dallas Stars, who still offer the best sports ride in town, roll past Wild in home opener
The surprises and treats for fans at the Stars’ home opener Tuesday did not include any mentions of…
Are Cowboys’ frustrations aimed at the wrong person after Week 6 stumble at Carolina?
Rico Dowdle called out the Cowboys last week and never backed up, off the field or on. Told…
Opinion: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ turns El Paso into a stage for America’s immigration anxieties
by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters October 10, 2025 By Kevin M. Anzzolin The city…
Without mayoral leadership, Dallas Council is playing ‘Game of Thrones’
Michael Hogue The recent kerfuffle at Dallas City Hall on a potential violation of the open meetings act…
We need a new scorecard for housing
In his book The Affordable City, Shane Phillips suggests a three-prong approach to solving a city’s housing crisis:…