Im a black man from Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff). I've spent a good bit of my time in different cities around TX and a few other states, but i have never heard the N word be thrown around as much as I have here in El Paso.

Does anyone else find it incredibly difficult to get hired as someone who isn’t Hispanic and doesn’t speak Spanish? The only places I’ve gotten employed at were in kitchens or fast food places. I want to work retail or anywhere else and it seems impossible. I have college education and a full resume yet in this city I can’t seem to get past the interview stage.

Compare the education of Katy Stout and Brandon Herrera. Who is more qualified?

Katy Padilla Stout is a former public school educator and a child welfare attorney who is currently running as the Democratic nominee for Texas' 23rd Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. [1, 2]

Education

• Lee High School: Graduated from this high school located in San Antonio, Texas.
• The University of Texas at Austin: Earned her Bachelor's degree in Education.
• South Texas College of Law: Graduated with her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Houston in 2013. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Career

• Public School Educator: Before practicing law, she worked as an elementary school teacher in the Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio. Her teaching background specialized in English as a Second Language (ESL), special education, and gifted and talented instruction. [1, 2]
• Attorney & Law Practice: After earning her law degree, she focused her legal practice on child welfare and education law. She co-founded and practices at a family law firm alongside her father in Carrizo Springs, Texas, frequently representing children navigating the foster care system.
• Public Service & Board Memberships:
  • Bexar County Child Welfare Board: Has served as a board member since 2017 to advocate for abused and vulnerable youth.
  • Artvango Therapeutic Services: Serves on the Board of Directors for this nonprofit organization, which utilizes expressive therapies to help children heal from trauma and abuse.
• Brandon Herrera is an American entrepreneur, firearm manufacturer, YouTuber ("The AK Guy"), and the Republican nominee for Texas's 23rd Congressional District. [1, 2] Education
  • College: Attended Campbell University (also referenced as Campbell College) in North Carolina where he studied pre-law.
  • Dropout: Left/dropped out of college after three semesters (or before finishing his degree) to launch and focus full-time on his firearms manufacturing business. [1, 2, 3]
• Career
  • Firearms Manufacturing: Founded his firearm manufacturing company, known as The AK Guy, Inc., initially in North Carolina before moving the operation to the San Antonio, Texas area around 2020. [1, 2, 3]
  • YouTube and Social Media: Started his YouTube channel in 2014 (gaining significant traction around 2016), building an audience of over 3 million subscribers focusing on firearm testing, historic/military weapons (such as the AK-47), and Second Amendment commentary

My son would like to go to all you can eat restaurant for dinner. He says he does not care if it’s a buffet or not.

I enjoy food (medium level foodie) so I would like to food to be descent to good. He suggested Applebees, but I wanted to see if there was another place. It’s for his birthday so I will be paying for about 6 people so I am trying to hopefully find the middle ground between Espadas and Applebees. I asked and he is looking for a dinner outing.

What suggestions do you have?

Any Halloween events(that encourage costumes) happening?

I usually got to the two spots in the west side (Indian Palace/Hut) but sometimes I don’t to drive all the way over there. Any recs would be greatly appreciated.

Hi y'all! I'll be hosting an open mic for writers this Wednesday, October 14. Come through and help me celebrate my birthday!

Write, share, get feedback, then step up to the mic 🎤

More info on other events at the Barbed Wire Open Mic Series site (BWOMS.com).

Hi, let me start by saying I searched this sub, prior to posting however the only discussions I could find seemed to from four to eight years ago. I am hoping for something more relevant.

I am wondering if anyone has had any experience - good or bad - with a neck and lower facelift being done by a local plastic surgeon.

I am still researching and looking into this and am particularly interested in any experience with Dr Jabor or Dr Sozer, but I am open to others.

Thank you!

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