The History of El Paso, Texas

In the spring the mountains which dominate El Paso’s skyline are covered in beautiful yellow poppies, yucca and cacti. The view is enhanced by beautiful sunrises and sunsets. El Pasoans can enjoy these spectacular views when using the many multi-use trails for hiking and biking which are scattered throughout the desert and on the mountains. Music and dance festivals, sporting events, shopping, museums, and historical sites provide not only entertainment but show the rich culture the city’s 400 year history.

El Paso is home to more than twenty museums and more than thirty historical sites, including the only jail that Billy the Kid ever broke into. El Paso is a diverse area that is made up of many races and cultures. Its is a community of people who are accepting and inclusive. El Paso is the sister city to Juarez, Mexico, and almost 100,000 people cross back and forth across the US-Mexico border daily for work and school. You hear a lot of Spanish being spoken in El Paso. The people in El Paso are friendly and the food is fantastic.