One thing that makes US municipalities distinctly American is the “Main Street” – a term denoting the main thoroughfare in a city or town and usually located within a central business district (CBD) or functioning on its own. Traditionally, “Main Street” consists of small office buildings, banks, retail shops, restaurants, cafés, museums, … Read more
The history of Texas is intriguing and is a rich and complex tapestry that spans hundreds of years and encompasses a wide range of cultural, social, and political developments. And with the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century to the modern era, Texas has played a pivotal role in shaping … Read more
From its humble beginning in a location adjacent to Fort Bliss to its current location at Franklin’s Mountain foothills, the University of Texas at El Paso faced various challenges before establishing itself as one of the prime universities in the country. The institution earned herculean feats not only from an academic standpoint … Read more
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is one of the largest institutions and the most successful Mexican American universities in the United States, boasting a 25,000 student population, which is over 80% Hispanic. It offers more than 160 programs, from bachelor’s, master’s to doctoral degrees across its ten schools and … Read more
The University of Texas at El Paso, abbreviated as UTEP, has an inner-campus shuttle system in place for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors, which is known as Miner Metro. It has been specifically designed to facilitate students in reaching their classes in time and reduce traffic on the campus. The shuttle … Read more
San Antonio is a travel destination that won’t disappoint, offering something of interest for every visitor that promises to provide good times and good memories. For history buffs, San Antonio’s diverse past will be of particular interest as they explore the 4-acre complex of the Alamo. Here visitors are taken back in … Read more
Home to dry deserts, towering mountain mesas and life-filled canyons, Texas is different than western states and has something to offer to every hiker and backpacker. The diverse trails provide hikers and backpackers of all backgrounds with the option to choose a trail as easy or difficult as they want. Backpackers looking … Read more
Texas was founded in 1839, and it is the only state to have been a decade-long successful republic before it became a state. Compared to California that had a very brief foray as the Bear Republic before becoming a U.S. territory, Texas was a sovereign nation from 1836 to 1846. In 1839 … Read more