7 things to know about Hueco Tanks State Park

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Just east of El Paso, Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site protects the low-lying mountains that rise out the Chihuahuan Desert. Hueco Tanks holds a unique concentration of animals, plants and historical artifacts that make it unlike anywhere else in the desert Southwest. Below are seven reasons why Hueco Tanks is a special place. 1. “Huecos” aren’t in Waco, Texas

It would be easy for any Texan to confuse “Waco” and “hueco,” but although they sound the same, huecos are something different than the central Texas city.

Video: Poppies Fest returns with spring in Franklin Mountains

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EL PASO, Texas — The foothills are alive with the spread of golden poppies along Castner Range. Recent rains makes this a good year to see a lot of blooms on the northeast side of the Franklin Mountains, said Deborah Cuilty, executive director of Poppies Fest 2015 at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology. UT El Paso Multimedia Journalism student Robert Smith filed this video report on the April 4 event.  

3 great El Paso outdoor fitness spots to inspire your new year workout resolutions

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When I ask people around the city what is holding them back from working out, the answer often deals with not feeling comfortable in the gym environment or not wanting to pay for pricy gym memberships. I can relate. I don’t have a gym membership either. However, that is not stopping me from trying to maintain a healthy life. I have found much comfort and peace in the beautiful and free outdoor workout areas my hometown of El Paso, Texas, has to offer.