Fields: The city manager defended the tax hike to KVIA news, saying that 'it's cheaper than having a cell phone.' But such an increase would not be necessary if the city exercised the same budgetary discipline as hard-working El Pasoans.
Economy
Bringing Down the House (Price)
A decade ago, the typical Texas home value was about $181,000. Today, it’s ballooned to around $302,000. As home prices increase so too does the barrier to entry get higher. A recent study estimates it would take 7 years for a median-income Texas household to save up for a 20% down payment. But you don’t...
July 16, 2026