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From the

A thought to start the year “Do not wait until the conditions are

The beauty of a bucket list is that no

perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect”

matter how many items you check off,

- Alan Cohen.

there are always new adventures to add, waiting just over the horizon.

Hello New Year, we’re springing into 2023! It’s only a matter of time…

I challenge you to update your bucket list The end of the year brings us time to reflect and a time of new

and promise you I will.

beginnings. It’s a time to look back on the life we’ve lived and a time to dream of the new year, set goals, and it’s time to plan for the 2023-

Hello 2023. I can’t help but to look back

year bucket list check-off!

at the change in the past few years.

I recall what a different world we lived

Time…where did time go and why does it pass quicker every year?

in not so long ago. The day when a cough was politically accepted

Is it because we’re so busy we forget to stop and enjoy the moments

and an accidental poot was politically unexcepted. Those times have

we’re in? Is it because we are busier, not slower than the year before?

changed! Electric, hybrid cars were only a thought that most of us

Is it because technology tells us we’re getting more done, yet the list

couldn’t wrap our head around, now, 25% of the city has one and they

continues to grow?

are considered “the thing to have.” When I reflect on the definition of what going-to-work meant for families, how we prided ourselves

Oprah Winfrey says it best, “time is all we have and living in the

that we worked through feverous colds, never missing a day of work,

moment is our gift to ourselves.”

and how we thought there was honor in that mind set. Time has changed us!

For many of us, the pandemic changed the way we think about our personal and professional lives. As the boundaries

We’re doing it again, another version of Best of the City Magazine since

between our work and home spaces blurred, and our priorities and

2012. Running a business comes with many unexpected trials, so

goals shifted, we took stock of our health and happiness as much

when a business wins any award, it’s monumental, but “The Best of

as our 9 to 5. There’s a new balance, a gift of precious time we’re

The City “award, that’s the biggest you can get in the city.

allowed to give ourselves. Life is about experiences, both at work at Congratulations and cheers to those winners! Take a minute to look at

in our personal lives.

our “Best of” list for 2022 and when you’re in their businesses, take Perhaps, not surprisingly, those areas where the personal and the

a minute to congratulate them. We’re celebrating those who were

professional intersect are where we notice the most issues worth

voted on by you, our readers, who will forever wear the badge of

examining.

“Best of.”

While I naïvely thought I would have it all figured out by now, I own

Here’s to a new year wishing you inspiration as you write your

the fact that I’m continually a work in progress and I promise myself

bucket list and the very best of life for you in 2022!

I’ll be a better me in 2023 than I was in 2022. I’ll love and live more in the moment. I’ll re-define the word “self-care” and I’ll check off another “bucket-list” experience.

My bucket list has changed through the years. I now look for ways of experiencing time through more travel, reminding myself of the hobbies that once brought me joy, and spending time with those I love being around instead of those I tolerate because my subconscious

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elcome to the future! -- 2023 During this time last

outer space and beyond.

year, I remember writing about the first cases of

At the same time, the

the omicron variant of COVID-19 being reported --

community is welcoming

and here we are, combating ever nuanced variants

“Beyond Van Gogh: The

of the omicron strain while bracing for whatever happens next.

Immersive

And yet, we persist with scientific innovations and humanitarian

to the El Paso County

instincts to be good people.

Coliseum that highlights

Experience”

the nuance that comes Does anyone else feel like they’ve gained significant insight over

when centuries old works

the last few years?

of art are reimagined via modern technology. You

More than anything, I’m cognizant of the people, place, things, and

can read all about it in the

actions that keep us going.

pages that follow.

Family and close friends. Favorite restaurants and destinations.

Additionally, this issue celebrates the very best of El Paso as voted

The perfect cup of coffee on a hectic morning. The drive to do

on by our readers.

better than yesterday, last year -- whatever.

From the very best taco to the best hospital -- and more! -- I’m For me, the last year -- and this magazine -- would not have been

thrilled to highlight the hardworking local businesses that keep our

successful were it not for the guts and leadership of Chaz Wilson.

community alive.

Full disclosure: he’s been my very best friend since 2007 and

Shelley and I will tell you anytime that we have the best jobs

has amazed me ever since -- who do you think introduced me to

because it involves celebrating the hard work, ingenuity, and

Shelley?

resilience of our community. It’s been interesting to watch our community make national headlines (for myriad reasons), and an

Indeed, Chaz is not only an amazing BFF but also an admirable leader.

absolute privilege to showcase the movers-and-shakers, as well as the legacies, that make El Paso what it is today.

In 2022, for example, we celebrated the 10-year anniversary and 100th issue of TCM while also creating a contemporary model for

I believe that people often respond better to challenges than

print media pursuant to the pandemic. Some said that print was

invitations, so this year, I dare you to dive into our community.

dead! Hah!

Order the award-winning nachos from The Tap before strolling San Jacinto Plaza; make a reservation at new and noteworthy spots

During this time, we’ve grown more attached to our community

that showcase the cultural evolution of our very special city; visit a

and cultivated new relationships that are indicative to the magic of

neighborhood you’re unfamiliar with.

holding a print publication. Lucky are we to have a reprieve from the endless scroll of news cycles and timelines with a tangible left-

This city is full of adventure.

to-right read of people within our vicinity doing great things.

Here’s to another year of print, possibility, and people who keep I’m so proud that we’ve been able to celebrate the most inspiring

us inspired.

people from the Borderland over the last 12 months and 11 issues.

El Paso, for example, is now home to the West Texas Aerospace

See you on January 21st at our “Best of 2022” party!

and Defense Manufacturing Coalition that is bringing jobs to the region and developing technologies to -- quite literally -- take us to

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Experience Immersive Impressionist Art By: ERIN COULEHAN

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Here and Now

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Recommended Reading By: ERIN COULEHAN

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Mixed Feelings: CELEBRATORY MEALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

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Trends to Try IN THE NEW YEAR By: DANIEL HERNANDEZ

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How to Practice

Self-Care and Spread Holiday Cheer in the New Year | By: MARGO LEPE |

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Visit today and feel the difference

H

olidays are a lot like life: sprinkled

increased inflammation, lowered immune

with excitement and cozied up

defenses, hair loss, decreased hormone

with much uncertainty. Are you

production and so much more. Putting

someone who overspends on others during

others first this holiday season sounds nice,

the holidays, yet rarely (or never) takes

but if you have not met your own needs, it

time to drop a dime on your own personal

becomes difficult to meet those of others

wellness? Heightened prices could cause

and ultimately, you could be creating long-

even more distress this year for some, with

term health issues for yourself.

possible anxiety over a recession and the ability to not be as generous as in prior years.

Perhaps, it is not shopping which causes you

If you can afford to shop this holiday season,

stress, but old trauma wounds tied to the

or even if you can’t, you should invest in

holidays. The holiday season can be especially

yourself and well-being.

hard for a parent who had to bury their child, someone who lost a sibling, or a woman who

As we approach winter holidays, the currency

miscarried. These types of loss and pain may

flowing through our palms and keeping

prevent the holidays from being “the most

our nation’s economy afloat consists of

wonderful time of the year” for them and

hundreds of billions of dollars every year. Last

others suffering in similar ways. For some, the

year, moneytransfers.com reported online

season of celebration can mean a time full of

shopping to be 24.1 percent of total holiday

triggers for others. Trauma as defined by the

spending with Cyber Monday being the most

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to a terrible event.” The administration Whether it be financial, emotional, physical,

reports anguish linked to an overload of

social or career stress, it will come. Several

fear, flashbacks, tense relationships, erratic

components can and will affect our overall

emotions and even physical illnesses like

wellness, no matter who we are. Whoever

headaches and revulsion.

coined the phrase “shop ‘til you drop” just sounds burned out, if you ask me. Let’s face

If you were met with suffering last year, may

it – shopping can be stressful, especially when

you be comforted knowing there is power

choosing gifts for others. In order to better

which lies beneath the fear, equivalently

prepare yourself for what’s to come this holiday

growing and evolving. May you find strength

season and in life, it is vital to be mindful.

and joy again, as you continue onward toward flourishing while enduring a season

Find a day and time to check off that list

of hard survival.

when you are at your best. Stress can affect our bodies in many ways that include

Considering

“mind fog,” irritability, high blood pressure,

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Allow yourself a chance to unplug and regroup, if needed. It is okay to block people, unfollow people who post things that negatively affect your mental health, mute/restrict accounts, turn off notifications, not respond right away (or at all), restrict or monitor your comment

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Self-love and worth are the ultimate keepers.

In an effort to enhance your wellness and self-love, helpful techniques are not just for the holidays either. Indulge in self-care that makes you feel happy. Boundaries still matter, so don’t feel the need to do things

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While we’re sipping on some positive-tea, remember to toast to yourself and those to come. The road to health is never perfect.

The more consistent you are in paving that road creates a smoother ride for you to come.

May this year and every season overflow with cups of self-love, protecting your peace, your boundaries, knowing your value, your creativity and self-trust. Your mental health depends on it.

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he new year often brings great intentions for changing habits and improving health. But, unfortunately,

Dieting Methods to Avoid • Seeing your health and fitness as all-or-nothing

these great intentions often don’t materialize into sustainable habits. While this can

It can be tempting to jump into a new health

happen any time of the year, this is especially

or fitness program. However, implementing

prevalent at the beginning of the year.

small

changes

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consistency, which is the key to continued

health only to find yourself “falling off the

health and fitness.

wagon,” it’s not your fault. The dieting industry

• Seeing food as “good” or “bad”

has done a great job of selling diets and plans that sound good, but aren’t sustainable for the

Seeing food as neutral allows us to see the

majority of people. According to the National

positives and negatives that food offers

Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the

us in the context surrounding a meal or

CDC reported that in 2015–2018, 17.1 percent

snack, enabling an informed decision.

of U.S. adults aged 20 and over were on a

For example, we may choose different

special diet on any given day. Unfortunately,

foods to sustain us through an afternoon

research also indicates people tend to diet-

of meetings versus a holiday meal. The

cycle, continuously starting and stopping.

outcomes we desire (i.e., levels of fullness, energy needs, etc.) are more important

You don’t have to choose to focus on health in the new year, or any time if that’s

when choosing food than labels.

• Eating too little

your choice. You have permission just to be. However, if you do have intentions of

Our bodies are pretty resilient. We can

improving or supporting health and have

handle low caloric intake, until we can’t.

succumbed to on-and-off dieting, this article

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December / January 2023 4. Cutting out entire groups of food Make a list of past dieting plans or programs Cutting out specific groups of food can

that did not work. And by “did not work,”

increase restriction-based binging and the

consider if they worked long-term, not

risk of nutrient deficiencies. Typically, this

just short-term. Remember, if you aren’t

isn’t a sustainable way to approach healthy

consistently doing those plans or programs

eating and is only recommended if medically

right now, it probably wasn’t sustainable.

necessary.

Use this list as a reminder to not fall back into those actions again.

While these approaches can reduce weight,

• Focus on Foundations

more must be done to determine if something is truly healthy for you. These methods

While implementation can look different

often lead to the “dieting cycle” (i.e., going

depending on food preferences, availability,

on and off diets), which can lead to weight

medical needs, etc., I use the following

cycling, a cycle of losing and gaining weight

foundations to build personalized plans. These

repeatedly. Research suggests that weight

foundations include prioritizing vegetables,

cycling can have negative physiological and

fruit, lean protein sources, healthy fats (or

psychological consequences related to blood

protein sources with healthy fats), and fiber-

pressure, poor body image, and more.

filled, nutrient-dense carbohydrates.

• Prioritize actions

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The more significant change in routine,

for you

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changes that almost feel too easy, then build from them. Small changes add up over time.

For example, try adding vegetables to lunch, adding protein to an afternoon snack, or drinking one glass of water.

• Recognize and embrace imperfection We typically recognize that nobody is perfect, yet we often expect perfection around diet and exercise. Learning to embrace imperfection allows us to continue with healthy habits through the challenges.

Learning how to roll with imperfection is key for sustainable healthy habits.

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investment in El Paso’s future and a reshaping

Administration (EDA) to alleviate regional

of our economic landscape going forward,”

economic distress pursuant to the pandemic

The West Texas Aerospace and Defense

said Congresswoman Escobar. “I’m absolutely

while also addressing economic disparities and

Manufacturing Coalition is led by UTEP’s

thrilled for UTEP and the rest of the West

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“The Build Back Better Regional Challenge provides bold investments in local economies to create good-paying jobs, catalyze emerging industries, and prepare our workforce for the future,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “The West Texas Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Coalition will strengthen a critical technology and innovation sector that will ensure U.S. global competitiveness for decades to come.”

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Local community leaders and elected officials are praising the federal challenge that will strengthen the El Paso community.

“The Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant, the talent flowing from UTEP and the support that is forming around cutting-edge innovation for the aerospace and defense industry will transform our region’s economy,” El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego said. “Six years ago, El Paso County partnered with UTEP to create a research and development platform at our Fabens Airport that is now a thriving focal point for aerospace innovation. Winning the Build Back Better Regional Challenge means we can accelerate the growth of this industry that creates game-changing skill sets and good-paying jobs. It means that the people of El Paso can pursue dreams as big and as wondrous as the universe that we are helping to explore.”

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Enjoy. Every. Moment.

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I have some tough love for you: you’re

That’s the true benefit of dating apps, especially

not going to meet your significant

in a place like El Paso where it can sometimes

other from your couch. The pandemic

feel like you’ve already met everyone in the

may have left us all a little more socially

singles pool. I also challenge you to ditch

awkward and a lot more introverted, but if

your 52-item dating checklist and be open to

romance is at the top of your wish list for

meeting people who aren’t your typical type –

2023, you have to put yourself OUT THERE.

that’s when the magic happens!

Sure, there’s a small chance that you’ll meet someone at the grocery store or that your

Focus on photos

friend will finally set you up with her cute

For the love of God, PLEASE forego the

cousin. But if finding your person is a priority

mirror selfies and gym photos (this tip is

for you, it makes sense to actively explore

especially for you, gentlemen). Potential

other options, including online dating.

partners want to see that you are a normal person who spends time in places other than

According to Statistica, 413 million people

the gym and your filthy bathroom. For the

will be using online dating platforms by the

filter-loving ladies out there, it’s best to leave

end of 2022. The U.S. tops the list globally,

all filtered photos off your profile. That flower

with 15.7 percent of the population currently

crown (and magic complexion corrector) may

using online dating accounts. At this point,

make you feel more confident, but people

it’s clear that dating apps are not going

want to see your real, beautiful face! On a

anywhere, so you might as well join them --

similar note, make sure your info and photos

literally. Whether you’re a long-term swiper

are recent and reflect your current hairstyle,

or trying to build up the nerve to create your

weight, facial hair, etc. Assuming you plan to

first profile, I’m here to pass on my best

actually meet people, this is the best way to

advice after nearly a decade of experience

avoid accidentally catfishing someone, which

dating on the apps, as well as coaching

doesn’t feel good for either person.

others in their love lives.

Don’t be basic Be open-minded

Ask a close friend or family member what

Maybe you’ve heard (or told) one too many

makes you the total catch that you are, and

horror stories about Bumble and have the

really try to bring that into your profile. Find

mindset that the apps don’t work. It’s true,

photos that show you doing fun or interesting

dating apps can take up a lot of time and you

things, and skip the group photos that make it

may have to kiss a few frogs before landing your

hard to identify which person you are (one is

dream relationship. But if you’re truly intentional

okay if it’s obvious from your other pictures).

about finding your person, that means putting

Dating apps now offer fun prompts that

yourself out there and being open to meeting

allow you to show off your sense of humor,

new people that you wouldn’t meet otherwise.

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December / January 2023 profile a soundtrack to help you stand out in the sea of singles. Avoid cliché platitudes about how much you love travel, brunch, tacos, and dogs. I get it -- I do too -- but so does everyone else. Similarly, try to be creative with your messages by referencing something in their profile or asking a question. “Hey, how are you?” doesn’t exactly inspire riveting conversation and just seems lazy, frankly.

No one wants a pen pal When chatting back-and-forth with someone on an app, give it enough time to let conversation flow but not so much that it dies off. Do you have things in common? Do you have good banter? Do they seem genuinely interested in getting to know you? As soon as those things are established, make plans right away. There’s no

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December / January 2023 tendency that many of us have to “interview” the other person. You should not come out of the first date knowing everything about them -- mystery is sexy! Most importantly, make a concerted effort to keep the conversation balanced between the two of you; there’s nothing worse than listening to another person talk about themself for two hours straight and realizing they have no interest in getting to know you. As for wrapping up the date, I’m a “Dutch” person myself, but it’s a very nice touch to offer to pay for your date’s drinks or meal (and as unfair as it is, many heterosexual women still expect this). If your date offers to pay, you should ALWAYS do the wallet grab or offer to split the bill; “entitled” isn’t a good look. One more thing, and I cannot overstate this… DO NOT GET DRUNK ON YOUR DATE.

Halloween is over Don’t ghost people. It’s not nice. If you’re not interested in continuing to date someone, send them a quick message to let them know. It’s not comfortable, but you’re an adult. Look, I’ll make it easy for you: “Hi [X]. I really enjoyed [meeting you/getting to know you/dating you but I don’t feel a romantic connection. You’re an awesome [guy/gal] and I wish you all the best.”

Enjoy!

It takes guts to prioritize your own happiness and allow yourself to be open and vulnerable.

Try to stay present and true to yourself throughout your journey. One day, you’ll look back fondly on your single days of dating, so enjoy the ride. Happy swiping!

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hysicians in El Paso continue to share their gifts with the community and beyond in order to improve the lives of children around the world. Some of the world’s most brilliant minds gathered in El Paso in November to participate in the

region’s first Endoscopic Surgery Treatment of Craniosynostosis Symposium, put on by El Paso Children’s Hospital in partnership with El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Craniosynostosis occurs when the bones in a baby’s skull fuse before the brain is fully developed. The condition, the CDC reports, can be serious and can lead to the skull being mishapen as the baby continues to grow, while also limiting or delaying growth of the brain that limits the child’s development.

Surgeons from China, Japan, Mexico, Scotland, Argentina, Turkey, and across the U.S. came together for the symposium that featured live surgeries, academic lectures, case presentations, and more.

Fields of speciality included neurosurgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and orthotists, with residents and fellows from each specialty represented.

“It is such an honor to host a symposium of this magnitude here at El Paso Children’s Hospital. This is a very unique opportunity for these doctors who traveled all the way to El Paso, to learn from our region’s only pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. David Jimenez, and fellow El Paso Children’s Hospital medical staff,” said Dr. Cindy Stout, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, President and CEO of El Paso Children’s Hospital.

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and staff also benefit from this informative symposium by engaging with some of the world’s best physicians during several indepth live surgeries.”

The symposium was led by Dr. David Jimenez, MD, FACS at El Paso Children’s Hospital, who is a Board Certified Pediatric and Adult neurosurgeon and serves as Medical Director of Neurosurgery. Additionally, Jimenez is internationally lauded for developing the Endoscopic-Assisted Craniectomy more than 20 years ago.

“He was the pioneer,” says Dr. Stout.

“He helped to invent this procedure, and continues to go out and teach his techniques to neurosurgeons.”

The symposium featured three live surgeries where participants could watch Dr. Jimenez’s magic hands in action while in real time.

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was the one who suggested naming this

and taste that took fashion to the next level.

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work, but she’s also great at transforming my visions into reality. It’s always fun

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I recently took a mother-daughter trip to

no different. I showed her several pictures of

Mexico City. I came back to El Paso fully

my recent trips to ‘The White Show,’ one of

inspired by all the food, ambiance, and music.

the largest market shows in the world that

It was all truly just top-notch. As soon as I got

takes place in Italy, as well as pictures of my

back to the store, I immediately told Ambar

inspiration and recent trip to Mexico City.

Chavez, my right hand at GAL Fashion, how

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showroom featured a recently launched

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I met with the stylists to empower them to

things leather, coats, and dusters from

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all over the world.

what they loved.

that would shape Il Mercato. We talked about what each showroom would carry and which

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again. Not even on social media. That is just

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original and expensive brands from Italy

how exclusive everything was.

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Best Chiropractor My Life Chiropractic / Sam Hernandez DC My Life Chiropractic Fred Aguyo DC

Best Gym / Cross Fit Gym Revolution Fitness Contrology Barre El Paso Raw’Fitness

Best Dentist Dr. Gerardo Guillen DMD Dr. Larisa Flores-Sapien DMD Dr. Richard Bandley DMD

Best Attorney / Law Firm Glasheen, Valles, and Inderman Injury Lawyers Alyssa E. Nava Wyatt Underwood Trial Lawyers

Best Bank / Credit Union GECU TFCU / Raiz Navy Federal Credit Union

TWO BLADES BARBERSHOP & BEAUTY LOUNGE Best Barber Shop Two Blades Barbershop & Beauty Lounge OT the Barber Romero’s Classic Barber Shop

DR. MOHAMMED AL NAJJAR Best Doctor / Physician Group Dr. Mohammed Al Najjar Dr. Alozie / Sunset ID Care Dr. Jose David Burgos MD, FACP

Best Financial Advisor It’s Time Credit Repair Ernesto Herrera, The Herrera Group Truvize Financial Planning

Best High School Cheerleading Team Mountain View High School San Elizario High School Parkland High School

Best Home Builder Palo Verde Homes Icon Custom Builder Saratoga Homes El Paso

MOISES GARCIA Best Fine Artist Moises Garcia Gabriel Marquez / Mystic Studio and Vanessa Clark (TIE) Christin Apodaca 64

Best Home Improvement Inspiring Spaces Integrity Property Inspections Eco Living Home Improvement

Best Hospital El Paso Children’s Hospital Del Sol Medical Center The Hospitals of Providence

Best Interior Design Domum Innovation Nieman Interiors Jackie Durand

Best Meteorologist Katie Frazier Monica Cortez Robert Bettes

Best News Anchor Natassia Paloma Stephanie Valle Robert Holguin

Best News Reporter Amanda Guillen Trevor Thompson Karla Draksler

MELISSA HERNANDEZ Best Personal Trainer Melissa Hernandez Rocky Trejo Mike Cowley

Best Realtor / Real Estate Company Center Real Estate Victoria Olvia Isais Denice Vizcaino Best Salon and Spa Azul MedSpa Bellezza Hair Salon Tranquil Haven Spa

LESDOMAKEUP Best Social Media Influencer Lesdomakeup Romy Hernandez Annie’s Adventures

RASHEED ALNAJJAR Best Photographer Rasheed Alnajjar Christy G Creative Megan Garza

Best Sports Reporter Rachel Phillips Adrian Ochoa Colin Deaver

ANA SQUARE Best Modeling Agency Lijuro Productions Christina’s Promotions Bazaar Models

Best Radio Personality Roberto Chavez Johnny Kage Iris Lopez

Best Tattoo Artist Ana Square Aly at Sana Sanctum Adrian Gonzalez at Wyre Guyz

Best Mortgage Broker Valerie Carlo Angel Oak Home Loans Priscilla Perez GMC Home Loans Sandy Azcona

Best Radio Station 104.3 HIT FM 95.5 KLAQ 93.1 KISSFM

Best TV Station KVIA KTSM 9 News KFOX 14

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Best Mexican Food Tacos Don Cuco Morra Mia Los Corajudos Del Goro

Best Food Truck DeNile Foods Dia de los Pescados Planted Earth

Best Romantic Restaurant Cafe Central Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Anson 11

Best Lunch Spot Magic Bistro Tacos Don Cuco L&J’s

Best Steakhouse Great American Steakhouse Cattleman’s Steakhouse Corralitos Steakhouse

Best Italian Food Trattoria Bella Sera The Italian Kitchen Johnny Carino’s

ROSCO’S BURGER INN Best Burgers Rosco’s Burger Inn Whataburger Toro Burger and Bar

Best Wings Track One The Shack Wings and Brews Wing Stop Best Seafood Pelican’s Steak and Seafood Little Shack Villa Del Mar

Best Pizza Peter Piper Pizza Ardovino’s Marco’s Pizza

Best Mediterranean Zino’s Greek and Mediterranean El Layali Lebanese Cuisine Nour 66

Best Breakfast Salt and Honey Crave Kitchen and Bar Le Terraza

Best Brunch Crave Kitchen and Bar The Grove Salt and Honey

Best Bakery Delightful Creations by Kim Bowie Bakery Bella Cora

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Best Cocktails The Berkeley The Silo Bar Casa Pantera

Best Wine Selection Cafe Central The Silo Bar Wine Snob El Paso

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KRYSTALL POPPIN Best Event Venue Epic Railyard The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park Studio 7 Events

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Let Sunset West Health provide all your sexual health and infectious disease needs!

Since 2014, Sunset ID Care and Southwest Viral Med have provided the best level of care to hundreds of patients with an integrated team of experienced specialists and staff on hand, solely dedicated to the improvement and well-being of our patients.

Now coming together as Sunset Health West, our care team continues to specialize in the treatment of persons living with viral infectious diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). We also provide full-spectrum Infectious Diseases care in the hospital and clinic. Understanding the growth of our community, we ensure patients can come to use for their sexual health needs, especially in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population.

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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK Palo Verde Homes is a premier award winning home builder in El Paso Texas and Southern New Mexico.

Established in 2007, our commitment to you has always been to offer the best in design, materials, customer service, workmanship, and quality at competitive market pr ices. Thank you for taking time to consider Palo Verde Homes to build your family's new home and thank you for voting us builder of the year. www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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The improvements that we see in our current and future patients will continue to be a driving factor in the core of My Life Chiropractic. Thank you for the votes El Paso, your health means everything to us. We are here to help!

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M E E T C E N T E R R E A L E S T AT E enter Real Estate is your local boutique brokerage. When making important decisions in real estate, it is wise to have an advisor who knows how to find common ground, ask the right questions and lead you to your ultimate goal.

That advisor is Center Real Estate. Our group of effective, caring professionals makes it a mission to provide a listening ear and look out for your best interests just like a best friend would. Led by top agent Luis Carlos Perez, who possesses a highly nuanced understanding of the industry, we consistently raise the bar.

That’s because for us, real estate is not a transaction—it’s an experience.

Right up to the time we hand you the keys to your new home or finalize the sale of your current one, we make sure that your experience is tailored to you.

This is what one of our loyal clients had to say “Luis Perez and his team are incredible. Luis has worked with us in selling our condo, then finding our home when expanding our home business, and again when our business expanded and we had to sell once more and move out to pursue those new opportunities. He guided us with his extensive knowledge that got us amazing results every time. We are grateful to have had him during all these changes and opportunities!”

Thank you for nominating Center Real Estate and for your vote in making us winner of Best of The City!

Like El Paso itself, we want Center Real Estate to be a place you come back to. We offer you first-rate service, guidance, trustworthiness, opportunity, and relationships that are built to last.

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Valerie Carlo | NMLS 1700415 Licensed Mortgage Advisor Licensed in TX and NM

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RightDrive is proud to be El Paso’ s #1 Used Car Dealership.

We are the highest-rated car dealership in El Paso with thousands of 5-star reviews from our amazing customers. With hundreds of vehicles to choose from at our 4 El Paso Locations, RightDrive is sure to have the car, truck, or SUV that’ s right for you!

Pre-Owned 2019 Kia Forte LXS FWD 4D Sedan

Pre-Owned 2019 Jeep Renegade Latitude FWD 4D Sport Utility

Pre-Owned 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Base FWD 4D Hatchback

Pre-Owned 2020 Chevrolet Spark LS FWD 4D Hatchback

Pre-Owned 2018 Nissan Rogue S FWD 4D Sport Utility

Pre-Owned 2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT FWD 4D Hatchback

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Union Draft House Tierra Este 12040 Tierra Este RD. STE A El Paso, TX 79938 (915) 228-9245

Union Draft House Eastlake 13649 Eastlake BLVD. BLDG D Horizon City, TX 79928 (915) 307-7994

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TICKETS The City Tickets is El Paso’s ONLY locally owned ticketing company and the hottest ticket in the city trying to promote your own event?

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Experienced design and fabrication for a variety of custom made fencework, doors, gates and metal art for residential and commercial needs.

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stories and non-fiction can delight in this eclectic collection. Whether exercising your mind

is on your 2023 to-do list, or you need a paperback to get you through holiday travels, the reads

below will expand your mind and appreciation of contemporary literature.

The Passenger Cormac McCarthy remains one of the most important writers of the 20th and 21st centuries with his first novel in 16 years. The Passenger, and its sequel Stella Maris, examine humanity that is set primarily in Louisiana during the 1980s and follows siblings Bobby and Alicia Western. True to form, the novel explores familiar themes in McCarthy work that include familial trauma, death, and the search 106

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Celebratory Meals | By: YASMÍN RAMÍREZ |

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s we enter a new year and try to

The Work Friends Meal

together like an old puzzle since friends

shake off the haze of the holidays,

You might think this is the same thing, but it’s

traveled in from places like Austin and

let us look forward to everything

not. This meal is for your work family. You’re

Houston. We make it work no matter how

that 2023 has to offer. When it

not going to invite fulanita from down the hall

tired we are or what family commitments

comes to celebrations the meals we make,

to this meal. The people you share this meal

everyone has the next day; it might be a

share, and consume are as important as those

with know bits and pieces about your real

while until we can all get together again.

we share them with -- but no two meals are

life, not just your work life. You get together

Somehow, we figure out a place, rideshare,

alike! Let’s take a look at some of the most

at Pho Bistro because it has vegetarian

and we are pulled to a common center as if

popular celebratory meals in anticipation of

options, so there’s something for everyone.

no time has passed.

how we’ll celebrate them this year.

The group swaps small gifts picked up at the

The Work Meal

Downtown Farmer’s Market and books from

At

the

restaurant,

inevitably

Mexican

local gems Literarity and Brave Books.

because the other cities can’t do Mexican like El Paso, the waiter stays away after

The typical workplace party is a food and conversation buffet. These work parties

The meal starts with work talk, chismes about

trying to take our orders several times. We

are usually catered by the local Corner

coworkers, but quickly shifts to holiday plans

haven’t stopped talking long enough for

Bakery or La Madeline. Employees hold an

and travel. The group has dinner together

anything more than to order drinks. Dude’s

assortment of slightly smooshed croissant

every few months for a life check-in. They’ve

and Shut up’s, fly through the air faster than

turkey or roast beef sandwich quarters, rotini

probably seen you after a few glasses of wine

Spring El Paso winds. Our voices get louder,

pasta salad, and some cookies or scones on

when your laughter becomes a cackle. They

and the laughter makes our stomachs hurt.

disposable plates as everyone makes small

even picked up some slack for you when a

Then a sudden Aye Yai with the “i” dragged

talk with coworkers who are caught up in

cancer diagnosis affected your family. They

out for days from one of the out-of-town

the same plate, drink, convo balancing act.

are friends, but you met them at work, so

friends makes everyone cackle until tears are

People shift from one person to another just

that makes them work friends.

squeezed out of our eyes.

of snack-sized bites is the same length as the

The Lifelong Friends Meal

We reach for warm corn tortillas and dip our

light conversations they have with people.

This is a tricky one because it has to be

tostadas in the salsa. The table is scattered

timed just right. Schedules have to be pieced

with plates of arroz y frijoles. Comfort foods.

as they moved between food trays. The plate

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Comfort friends. We’ve known each other

moves to the last step of folding, then the

for large chunks of our lives. We can be

tamal is placed upright in a steel pot, each

ourselves because we were there in high

leaning against the other. We laugh and

school when people broke our hearts, and we

bicker. Two sides of the same family coin.

thought we might die from heartache. Later,

This repeats until the giant pot is filled with

we survived the deaths of our grandmothers

concentric tamale circles.

together, and now we’re more siblings than friends. This is the family we chose, and

Then the giant olla is covered and moved to

regardless of moves and time zones, our love

the stove for the tamales to steam.

for one another remains the gravitational pull that keeps everyone in orbit.

While they cook, we snack on things like tostadas, queso, and guacamole. My nieces

The Familia Meal

sneak one biscocho after another. The TV

The corn hojas soak in water. The masa

sound comes on as the husbands retire to

has been massaged until it’s a white cloud

the comfy couches to watch whatever sports

that floats to the top of a water glass. (As a

they can find. They sit with brown bottle

child, I thought this was a myth until I saw

beers cradled in their hands and babble on

it happen.) The meat filling is cooked to its

about this or that team. I sit at the dining

spiced perfection. It’s Christmas Eve, and

room table with my mom, sister, and nieces.

I sit at a kitchen table with my familia. I’ve

Maybe Jane, too, my sister’s friend who is

lived this moment countless times. It’s as

part of the family now, and we talk about

familiar as the sound of the first notes of

everything and nothing at all. I sip from my

Eydie Gormé’s “Sabor a Mi.” A song I’ve

glass of white wine and smile as its warmth

heard since I was a child.

spreads, or maybe the heat from the tamales

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we all made together warms me.

Over the years, the assembly group has changed, grown smaller, bigger, then smaller

Ding! The timer goes off, and we watch as

again. The roles don’t change too much,

Mom confirms the tamales are ready. She

though. There are the masa spreaders, the

smiles, and we shift toward the stove. We

meat fillers, and a single person who fills

take one, open the steaming hot husk, and

the pot. Javier Solis plays in the background

blow on the warm masa before taking the

as we take our places. I use the backside

first bite. The winter winds whistle outside,

of a spoon to spread the masa on the leaf

but that’s okay. Here, inside, the tamal

and pass it to my sister, who plops a proper

tastes like home, and the warm embrace of

amount of spicy pork in the center. This

generations of love.

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T

he Sun City welcomes “The Starry

part to his relatability as a person. The artist,

Night” with a month-long experience

like all of us, was challenged by existential

designed to transport visitors by moving

issues like what he wanted to do with his

them with beauty, art, and connection.

life and what gave him meaning, much to

“Beyond

the chagrin of his family who wanted him to Van

Gogh:

The

Immersive

choose a more traditional path.

Experience” will run at El Paso County Coliseum from December 16, 2022 through

But adhering to convention did not appeal to the

January 20, 2023 and invites El Pasoans to

artist, who would become a posthumous icon.

reimagine more than 300 works of postImpressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh in a

“Normality is a paved road: it’s comfortable

three-dimensional setting that breathes life

to walk, but no flowers grow on it,” Van

into the works via sensory extravaganza.

Gogh wrote in one of his letters.

“This distinctive and unique multimedia

At the age of 26, Van Gogh was fired from a

artistic adventure is deeply resonating with

job as a local preacher in France and moved

audiences,” says Justin Paquin of Paquin

to a neighboring village where his life as an

Entertainment Group, which is producing

artist began once he took up drawing. He

the immersive experience. “Encompassing

painted for the first time at 27, not to express

a refreshing new twist unlike art lovers

woebegone circumstances but to celebrate

have seen before, Beyond Van Gogh:

existence by finding beauty in darkness.

The

Immersive

Experience

gives

new

appreciation of this tortured artist’s stunning

“The only time I feel alive is when I’m

work,” Paquin adds.

painting,” wrote Van Gogh. art

While most are familiar with Van Gogh self-

experience utilizes contemporary multimedia

removing an ear and other darker aspects of

technology that takes visitors on a journey

his life, Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Art

through some of Van Gogh’s most famous

Experience challenges viewer’s to consider

works that include “The Starry Night,”

the artist as a person of profound depth,

“Sunflowers,” “Cafe Terrace at Night,” as

ambition, and humanity.

The

emotionally-driven

immersive

well as insight into the mind of the artist with excerpts from letters written from the artist

“Beyond Van Gogh is really about bridging

to his brother Theo displayed in large text

two realities,” says Fanny Curtat, Art History

projected on the walls.

consultant for the immersive experience.

“It’s about this collision of 19th century art

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with cutting edge technology, which is very

people across the world for centuries due in

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“There’s something very relatable about somebody finding his own demons. We’ve all been in that position, and this message is about focusing on the immediate beauty around you. Even though the struggles Van Gogh faced were widely different than those we’ve faced through the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still something so strong about the idea of being able to find beauty while we were cooped up inside,” she says.

At the end of the day, the message of the works --resilience, strength, and a quest for beauty -- corresponds to Van Gogh’s ethos as an artist that continues to make an impression.

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Fashion

December / January 2023

Trends

toTry in the

New Year | By: DANIEL HERNANDEZ |

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he new year has come, and the

I’m a big proponent of going window shopping

circulation is the bubble skirt. I haven’t

fashion trends for 2023 bring pretty much

in order to see what’s out there and then

seen these since the 80s, and now they are

everything plus the kitchen sink. The world

trying on a few things to see how they look in

making a big comeback.

has been back in full swing for a bit now

a dressing room mirror. If it’s something new

and we see designers trying what looks like

or questionable, I always take a picture and

Some other styles women will be seeing a

everything under the sun. There is so much

give it a day or two to decide if it’s fated to be

lot are textures like fringe and lace. Checking

out there, and it all looks intriguing. Trying to

in my life. To decide, it helps to have a stylish

out the latest in women’s fashion I saw a

figure out what actually might be on brand

friend who you can send a picture to and tell

lot of fun fringe and tassels swaying around

for you might take some trial and error. There

them you need some input. Definitely do

runways like Versace and Michael Kors. It

is a lot to look at and think about so have

not ask your parents or partner to avoid an

takes some sass to wear this so have you

some patience and courage as the new

inevitable bias against anything new.

new year confidence ready to go.

designs show up in stores and online.

Women always have so many choices with

Along with fringe there seems to be a

With the plethora of styles out this year, how

the new fashions and this year they are

resurgence of lace. The thought of this

do you figure out what works best for you?

quite diverse. I think at this point everyone

ornate mesh usually conjures up sexy and

Look at your closet and think about what

has seen the return of the micro-mini skirt

sometimes questionable taste levels, but the

you love. What colors most occur in your

with the controversy over Diesel’s belt-

new versions have definitely been elevated

wardrobe? What is your body type? What

skirt (it’s basically a large leather Velcro

and can be found in collections from Tom

styles do you want to try out?

belt for $1000). Minis are here for the new

Ford to Rag & Bone. But the item that seems

year. Another popular skirt that is back in

to be a must have are leather pants: so many

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collections are doing them. There seems to be a lot of statement pieces coming in for the new year so be cautious on accessorizing as to feature the trend, not fall victim to it.

Men’s fashions are just as interesting this year as for women. Streetwear is still a big part of what’s popular in men’s trends.

I suppose with the rise of the big brand of oversized suits and jackets in the past few years, it would be inevitable that the baggy jean makes a comeback, and bigger seems to be better. Speaking of jeans, many designers such as Prada and Moschino are creating versions of the beloved Canadian tuxedo (jean top and bottoms worn together). This look is easy to wear and can be dressed up with a dress shoe or even a plaid blazer.

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What’s ahead for the new year in men’s and women’s fashion is exciting. I always encourage people to try new things, and there are plenty to choose from this year.

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Edward Jones ................................................................. Pg. 113

Access Allergy .................................................................. Pg. 47

El Paso Children’s Hospital ............... Pgs. 74; Inside back cover

Alfredo H. Arrellano ....................................................... Pg. 108

El Paso Nutrition Consultants, LLC................................... Pg. 29

Ana Square ....................................................................... Pg. 99

El Paso Rhinos .................................................................. Pg. 21

Angel Oak Home Loans.................................................... Pg. 83

El Paso Trail Rides ............................................................ Pg. 50

Anotha Creative ............................................................... Pg. 57

Envie Fitness .................................................................. Pg. 118

Anson 11 .......................................................................... Pg. 35

Epic Events & Entertainment .......................................... Pg. 43

Apricot Lane ................................................................... Pg. 117

Flowers by Liza ................................................................. Pg. 68

Ary Mar ........................................................................... Pg. 105

GECU ................................................................................ Pg. 75

Azul Med Spa ................................................................... Pg. 88

Gentleman Boutique by GON ......................................... Pg. 100

Ben Bridge ...................................................................... Pg. 102

Glasheen, Valles and Indermann ...................................... Pg. 90

Borderland Bail Bonds ...................................................... Pg. 14

Great American Steakhouse ............................................... Pg. 1

Cafe Central ...................................................................... Pg. 68

Hammer & Nails ............................................................... Pg. 28

Casa Buena Vista Homes ............................................. Pgs. 6-7

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa .......................... Pg. 111

Cazzino ............................................................................. Pg. 58

Hotel Paso Del Norte ............................................. Pgs. 36; 117

Center Real Estate............................................................ Pg. 82

Hotel Indigo ...................................................................... Pg. 41

Contrology Barre............................................................... Pg. 89

Hyundai of El Paso.....................................Pgs. 123; Back cover

Crave .............................................................................. Pg. 119

In*situ Architecture .......................................................... Pg. 69

Delightful Creations by Kim .............................................. Pg. 95

Icon Homes ...................................................................... Pg. 24

Dependable Realty ........................................................... Pg. 57

Instreamatic .................................................................... Pg. 129

Dr. Alozie .................................................................. Pgs. 70-71

Italian Kitchen West........................................................ Pg. 123

Dr. Becerra ................................................................ Pgs. 12-13

Integrity Inspections ......................................................... Pg. 84

Dr. Al-Najjar ....................................................................... Pg. 61

Intraceuticals .................................................................. Pg. 104

Eco Living Home Improvement .................................... Pgs. 2-3

It’s Time Credit Repair ...................................................... Pg. 85

Edge of Texas ................................................................... Pg. 44

Jacqueline Durand ............................................................ Pg. 69

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Stryker by Spectrum ......................................................... Pg. 53

Juan A. Gonzalez .............................................................. Pg. 28

Tacos Don Cuco ......................................................... Pgs. 92-93

Lijuro Productions ............................................................. Pg. 69

T&L Leather ...................................................................... Pg. 69

Magic Bistro ..................................................................... Pg. 96

The Berkeley............................................................. Pgs. 19; 34

Mesa Street Bar and Grill ................................................. Pg. 25

The City Magazine Ticketing ........................................... Pg. 103

Minski, Inc. ....................................................................... Pg. 15

The Manor at Ten Eleven ............................................... Pgs. 4-5

Morra Mia ....................................................................... Pg. 107

The Mix Salon and Spa ................................................... Pg. 52

Mountain View High School ............................................. Pg. 91

The Outlet Shoppes of El Paso......................................... Pg. 59

My Life Chiropractor ........................................................ Pg. 78

The Shack Pizza .............................................................. Pg. 112

Nicholas Reyes ................................................................. Pg. 46

The Shack Wings .............................................................. Pg. 97

Palo Verde Homes ............................................................ Pg. 77

The Silo Bar ...................................................................... Pg. 68

Parkhill, Smith and Cooper ............................................... Pg. 80

The State Line ................................................................. Pg. 51

Persian Rug Gallery .......................................................... Pg. 45

The Tap ........................................................................... Pg. 103

Poe Toyota ....................................................................... Pg. 17

Tint World ......................................................................... Pg. 37

Poke Bar ........................................................................... Pg. 68

Track One ........................................................................ Pg. 94

Premier Primary Care Clinic, LLC ..................................... Pg. 56

Tropicana Homes ............................................................ Pg. 122

Raiz Federal Credit Union ................................................. Pg. 60

Union Drafthouse ............................................................. Pg. 98

Rejuvene M.D................................................................... Pg. 44

VIP Design ........................................................................ Pg. 29

Right Drive ................................................................. Pgs. 86-87

Valeria Carlo ...................................................................... Pg. 83

Rudd Electric .................................................................... Pg. 51

Vanities ............................................................................ Pg. 40

Saratoga Homes ............................................................... Pg. 79

Victoria Olivia Isais ............................................................ Pg. 81

Southwest Plastic Surgery ....................................... Pgs. 10-11

Vida CBD .......................................................................... Pg. 27

Sparkle Effects ................................................................ Pg. 35

Walgreens .................................................................... Pgs. 8-9

Sr. Healthcare ................................................................... Pg. 76

West Texas Pain Institute ............................... Inside front cover

Sugar Skull Boutique ...................................................... Pg. 101

Zin Valle ......................................................................... Pg. 130

Sun City Orthopaedics ..................................................... Pg. 16

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Treats obstructed movement in the shoulders, arms and hands

Cardiology Clinic

Treats disorders of the heart and the blood vessels

C.A.R.E.S. Clinic

Provides medical services, emotional support, education and social work for the mistreatment of children

Cranial and Facial Clinic

Treats children with facial, jaw and skull abnormalities

Cystic Fibrosis Clinic

Treats mucus caused problems in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs

Dermatology Clinic

Treats diseases and problems of the skin, hair, and nails

EMPOWER Program

Provides personalized dietary plans for children with type 2 diabetes

ENT Clinic

ANDREA, ANDREA, ACTUAL ACTUAL PATIENT PATIENT

Treats conditions that concern the ear, nose and throat

Spina Bifida Clinic

Treats spine and spinal cord birth defects

Vascular Malformation Clinic Treats non-cancerous lesions

Zachary Bowling Pediatric Outpatient Diabetes Education Services Provides personalized dietary plans for children with type 1 diabetes

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