Executive Orders

  During all four years of Donald Trump's presidency, he issued 220 executive orders.   So far in about a month, Biden issued 31 (as of the writing).   FDR issued over 3,000 … but what is an executive order anyway?...

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Renters

  Across the United States, 1/5 of households are behind with rent. That’s $70 billion in back rent due. In January, 1.6 million Texas households said they couldn't make February rent... that's terrifying, whether you're a...

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Stimulus is coming!

On Sunday, President Trump signed the $900 billion COVID-19 Stimulus Package. Hallelujah!  But what does any of this really mean? Let's talk about what's in the bill for you as an individual, a landlord, and a business...

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TABC Laws: Open Container

Today I'm with Angela Sanchez, the owner of the hottest liquor store in central, L&S Depot. We're going to talk about TABC laws, sample a little wine and champagne for the holidays, and talk open...

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Business Law Breaking News FT. GrownTogether

Today we are cooking some vegan deliciousness and talking about business with the GrownTogether man himself, Storm.  [Storm]: My name is Storm. I run a vegan meal prep kitchen here in downtown El Paso right next to the Plaza....

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A Dog's Life - El Paso's Off-Leash Rules

Today we're talking about animal laws, specifically with regard to leash rules, dog parks, and dog bites. It's important that you know the city's rules, you know your liability and you know what to...

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Texas Gun Laws

One thing's for sure: Texans love their guns! Today we're talking about the Gun Ownership in Texas. Whether you're pro-gun or anti-gun, knowledge is power when it comes to...

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CONTACT TRACING: GETTING YOU BACK TO WORK & SLOWING THE SPREAD OF COVID

Today we're talking about Contact Tracing and why this is the most effective way to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (other than masks, of course). I know you're all paying attention to those numbers; how many cases...

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What Your Employer Can and Can't Do During COVID

Today we're covering some pretty intense topics about COVID, employers, and employees. We're going to cover four things in this post: What your employer can and can't do during covid.  Staying safe in the...

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SAMANIEGO V ABBOTT

I really thought my post-election hangover would be over by now. But it’s 5:46pm on November 4th and SERIOUSLY NEVADA, could you please stop being so dramatic and just post results!! Speaking of dramatic, this intellectual fistfight...

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COVID-19 & THE BORDERLAND: OCTOBER UPDATE

El Paso made national news once again, this time due to the ridiculously high number of Coronavirus cases. The city now has the second highest number of COVID-19 cases in the United States. As of October 28th, there are 5,000 people hospitalized,...

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CAUGHT DRIVING WITH WEED? MAYBE YOU'LL JUST GET CITED!

  Caught Driving With Weed? Maybe You’ll Just Get Cited! El Paso recently implemented new policies regarding cannabis.  The two policies, which are known as Cite and Release and the First Chance Program, have been in place for about...

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WANT REVENGE ON YOUR EX?? KEEP THOSE PHOTOS TO YOURSELF.

By Alexandria Serra & River Romo             Coronavirus has not been the only disease to infect the Sun City. Recently, a group of men created a Facebook page based in El Paso called...

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PROTECTIVE ORDERS

Ladies: have ever had a guy slide into your DMs that was a super creep? How about that neighbor who cat calls you when you jog by? The ex-boyfriend that’s constantly showing up “coincidentally” where you’re hanging out? And...

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NAME CHANGE & GENDER MARKER: SIMPLE DIY PROCESS

What do Miley Cyrus, John Legend, and Marilyn Monroe have in common?   They all legally changed their name!  This week, I'm going to teach you how to do something practical: change your name and/or gender...

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WILLS, BENEFICIARIES AND POWER OF ATTORNEY: GET YOUR S&*% IN ORDER ASAP!

COVID-19 has all of us thinking: what would happen if something bad happened to us? Where would our property go? What happens to our family? Well, it depends on whether you have a plan!   WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING?   Estate...

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KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF OR YOU MAY CATCH A CASE: THE 411 ON ASSAULT FAMILY VIOLENCE CHARGES

IN TEXAS, FAMILY VIOLENCE IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, RIGHT? Not exactly. Texas law defines a family member as a person that’s within three degrees of consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage). Your wife or husband, ex-wife or ex-husband, parents,...

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WEED MY LIPS: THE LAW ON CANNABIS IN TX

YOU GOT BUSTED FOR DRUG POSSESSION, WHAT NOW? The first thing you need to know is what level of crime you’re facing. In Texas, drug crimes can be low level misdemeanors or high level felonies, depending on the type of drug and the quantity or...

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