It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Magoffin Home State Historic Site gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in El Paso, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I hired Always Best Care when my mother needed care after she was released from the hospital. She needed help with bathing, meals, and getting to appointments. This company doesn’t disappoint. All of my mother’s needs were met and she enjoyed her caregiver’s help and company. Whenever we needed additional days or to switch a day, Cassandra always fulfilled our needs. Liz, Suri, and Stephanie were amazing. They are the reason my mother is back on her feet. Thank you for everything!”
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“I'm so impressed with the care my Mom has received from ABC! Their staff are caring and gentle with her, very attentive to her needs and show this is more than just a job, it's a calling for them. Their behind the scenes staff are outstanding, great in communication and flexibility. We really appreciate ABC and would give them more stars if we could!”
“I'm so impressed with the care my Mom has received from ABC! Their staff are caring and gentle with her, very attentive to her needs and show this is more than just a job, it's a calling for them. Their behind the scenes staff are outstanding, great in communication and flexibility. We really appreciate ABC and would give them more stars if we could!”
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“I love, being part of this great Team we have!! I am a caregiver and love spending time with the elderly and there families!!”
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“I love working here! The boss and supervisor are constantly checking up on both caregivers and family to make sure we have the equipment and support we need. They truly stand by their name. If your looking for a care agency for your loved ones. Look no further because I truly enjoy working for them and I know they hire caregivers who love their job. Patients are our number one concern and the care we provide should be the best. I have learned so much working for ABC Senior Services and I’m grateful for their support.”
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“The staff and everyone at this agency was amazing. They were professional and yet very personable. My father-in-law just turned 100 and my mother-in-law is 96, and together they can be a handful. I would highly recommend Always Best Care, without any hesitation.”
“I love working here! The boss and supervisor are constantly checking up on both caregivers and family to make sure we have the equipment and support we need. They truly stand by their name. If your looking for a care agency for your loved ones. Look no further because I truly enjoy working for them and I know they hire caregivers who love their job. Patients are our number one concern and the care we provide should be the best. I have learned so much working for ABC Senior Services and I’m grateful for their support.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Franklin Mountains State Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Cafe Central or visit Chamizal National Memorial, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in El Paso, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in El Paso, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in El Paso, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
El Paso has done a great job aligning K-12 and higher education to give students the best opportunities to succeed in the workplace, but there is more work to do, the leader of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board said Thursday morning.Wynn Rosser, who took the job as THECB commissioner in January, shared his positive message with more than 100 instructors, education administrators, elected officials and business leaders who gathered at the Starlight Event Center, 6650 Continental Drive, for the second annual Education Matter...
El Paso has done a great job aligning K-12 and higher education to give students the best opportunities to succeed in the workplace, but there is more work to do, the leader of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board said Thursday morning.
Wynn Rosser, who took the job as THECB commissioner in January, shared his positive message with more than 100 instructors, education administrators, elected officials and business leaders who gathered at the Starlight Event Center, 6650 Continental Drive, for the second annual Education Matters Summit.
The Council on Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development, or CREEED, organized the event. The nonprofit, which launched in 2014, works to increase college readiness and completion rates of El Paso-area students.
Rosser, a veteran of more than 30 years in higher education, walked the stage during a 24-minute PowerPoint presentation where he talked about the present and future using data from the THECB, an organization that implements policy, evaluates academic programs, manages financial aid programs and offers data and analysis for policy decisions.
He recognized the school districts, postsecondary institutions and industries that helped build the pipeline where students can pursue careers in high-demand fields to include health care, skilled trades, transportation, advanced manufacturing, and information technology that will pay livable wages or better. That effort involves generations of leaders at those institutions who share the same vision over decades, he said.
“That’s something to be proud of,” he said near the end of his presentation. “That innovation doesn’t happen everywhere.”
Rosser shared other thoughts about his job, higher education and his leadership perspective during a telephone interview with El Paso Matters earlier this week – although his responses were more measured when the conversation turned to some of the recent state and federal governments’ more contentious policy decisions .
He said his time in higher education have prepared him for his latest job – from his start as a student at Kilgore College to his bachelor’s (1989), master’s (1993) and doctoral (1997) degrees in educational administration from Texas A&M University, his 10 years as an employee of the institution from director of campus programs to chief of staff and assistant vice president for Student Affairs, to his work with nonprofits that promote higher education and community service.
“Most of the decisions we make (at the THECB) are complex and nuanced, where judgement and experience really matter,” he said.
When asked about the recent interest by state and federal lawmakers who since 2023 have made controversial decisions that affect higher education, Rosser said there has always been interest.
He mentioned the G.I. Bill in 1944, the drive to land on the moon in the 1960s, and the civil rights laws passed in the 1970s to prohibit sex and disability discrimination in education as a few examples. He also referred to the billions of dollars that the state ($15.1 billion) and federal ($1.5 billion) governments award to Texas colleges and universities in fiscal year 2024.
“It shouldn’t surprise us that elected officials and voters have opinions about what we do in higher education, especially when there’s broad agreement that higher education is important for the students’ future,” Rosser said. “It’s important for our workforce. It’s important for our economy.”
He said the signals from the recent legislative session shows that the Texas Legislature values students. Case in point is the additional $320 million it added to needs-based aid. He also referred to the THECB’s Direct Admissions program and the My Texas Future as examples of state efforts to simplify and encourage college registration.
Additionally, he mentioned $4 billion that the legislature set aside to support research universities through the Texas University Fund and the Available University Fund.
“The Texas story is really one of supporting higher education and believing in what higher education does for individuals in our state as a whole,” he said.
However, when asked about the effect of ending in-state tuition for immigrant students and the cancellation of federal Hispanic-Serving Institution grants, Rosser did not want to hazard a guess.
“We’re still waiting to see how those things, you know, fully play out,” he said.
State Rep. Vince Perez, who represents El Paso’s Lower Valley, said he met with Rosser on Wednesday. He said he brought up the state’s decision to invalidate the Texas Dream Act, which allowed undocumented students to be eligible for in-state tuition.
He said some lawmakers painted a picture of undocumented students who paid in-state tuition as pillagers of the state’s bank account.
“That could not be further from the truth,” Perez said during a break from the summit. “There’s actually a $60 million net positive to the state of Texas. This whole notion that they’re taking money that would otherwise go to citizens is just completely untrue.”
When asked about the push back from college and university faculty and surveys that show a reluctance for some to come or stay in Texas because of the politics, Rosser said educators need to focus on students.
“If your mission is to ensure that … more young Texans leave postsecondary education prepared to succeed and earn a credential that matters in this workforce, then there’s a role for you here, and we would love to have you.”
Brian Evans, president of the Texas Conference of the American Association of University Professors, referred to results of an annual survey of higher education faculty in southern states to include Texas. The latest survey was done last August.
About 4,000 faculty responded to the Texas AAUP-AFT study. Almost 28% of the participants were from Texas. About a quarter of them said that they applied for a higher education job in other states during the past two years, and another 25% said they plan to start an out-of-state search soon. Of the instructors who stated they did not plan to move, more than a fifth said they planned to leave the profession in the near future.
The reasons faculty gave for wanting to leave included the uncertainty about tenure and academic freedom, the state’s ban on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, and the limits on involvement in the creation of courses and the hiring of colleagues.
Evans did not release the full 2025 results, but sent these releases from 2024 and 2023.
“Campus policies related to academic freedom and free speech should be devised with the full participation of faculty in the spirit of a shared commitment to excellence,” Evans wrote in a prepared statement.
While a lot has gone on in the state and nationally when it comes to higher education in the past year, Rosser said that his time in office has gone by quickly. Part of the reason is because higher education has been his life’s work, and it is important.
“Coming up on the one year anniversary (in January) and thinking about it, on the one hand how much we’ve gotten done and on the other hand, how much we have to do.”
Rosser told the conference crowd Thursday that the Texas story involves students and families who believe in the importance of higher education, and a robust economy that needs workers who have earned everything from a credential of value to a research doctorate. He urged against complacency because the last chapter of the Texas story has not been written.
“There’s more work to do to keep us moving forward to achieve our larger goals,” Rosser said. One of the goals is for working-age Texans from 25 to 64 to have at least a credential.
The keynote speech was only one of the activities during his two-day stay in El Paso, which used to be a common stop for him from 2007 to 2016 when he served as president and CEO of the Greater Texas Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports postsecondary education for Texas students.
Rosser planned to meet with community leaders and elected officials as well as the administrators of Texas Tech Health El Paso, El Paso Community College and the University of Texas at El Paso.
El Paso is about to witness something it’s never seen before. On Sunday, Oct. 5, the city’s newest off-route music series, J&K Detour, is making its debut by throwing a massive concert under the iconic Spaghetti Bowl at Lincoln Park.This first-of-its-kind event kicks off at 4 p.m. at 4001 Durazno St., and it’s bringing world-class talent to set the night on fire. Disclosure...
El Paso is about to witness something it’s never seen before. On Sunday, Oct. 5, the city’s newest off-route music series, J&K Detour, is making its debut by throwing a massive concert under the iconic Spaghetti Bowl at Lincoln Park.
This first-of-its-kind event kicks off at 4 p.m. at 4001 Durazno St., and it’s bringing world-class talent to set the night on fire. Disclosure, the global electronic powerhouse behind some of the biggest hits of the last decade, will headline alongside the electrifying Chanel Tres, who’s quickly becoming one of music’s most exciting new voices. Both acts will be performing in El Paso for the very first time, turning the underpass into a stage unlike any other.
The brains behind this ambitious project, Johnny Escalante and Kiki Cervantes of J&K Present, aren’t just putting on another show. They’re reshaping how El Paso experiences live music. Their vision with J&K Detour is to transform unexpected corners of the city into nights full of magic, memory, and music.
“Each installment will pop up in an unexpected location and turn familiar spaces into unforgettable nights that blend sound, space, and storytelling,” the duo explained. The Spaghetti Bowl, already one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, is about to take on a brand-new identity as the backdrop to an unforgettable evening.
This is more than a concert. It’s a statement that El Paso’s cultural landscape is shifting in bold, innovative directions. “We wanted to build something that feels magical and unexpected,” Escalante and Cervantes said. “This is about more than a show. It’s a unique experience, and it’s just the beginning of where Detour can take El Paso.”
Tickets are already available, but with hype building fast, fans will want to secure theirs quickly. General admission tickets are available now [here].
Because of limited parking near the venue, organizers are strongly urging attendees to take advantage of ride-share services like Uber and Lyft. A designated drop-off and pick-up zone will be available near the entrance, making it easier to arrive stress-free and focus on the music.
On Oct. 5, El Pasoans won’t just be attending a show. They’ll be part of history, as the city transforms one of its busiest intersections into a beating heart of sound and celebration.
Take a look at photos taken from El Paso photographer, Christian Churches, from Coldplay’s sold out shows in El Paso, Texas.
High school VolleyballEastlake def. Franklin 25-18, 25-21, 25-10Eastlake: A. Carrillo 20 digs, M. Carrasco 8 kills, 3 blocks, A. Cortinas 9 kills, A. rodarte-Cortinas 6 kills, 9 digs, P. Gandara 11 kills, 12 digs, G. Gandara 40 assists, 10 digs, H. Atilano 6 kills, 2 blocks, 3 digs, M. Varela 1 ace, 2 digsSan Elizario def. Mountain View 28-26, 25-20, 25-18San Eli: Shivanna 9 kills, Aliah 10 assists, Yanelle 9 kills, April 11 kills, 3 aces, Kineisha 17 assists, 2 aces, 3 kills...
Eastlake def. Franklin 25-18, 25-21, 25-10
Eastlake: A. Carrillo 20 digs, M. Carrasco 8 kills, 3 blocks, A. Cortinas 9 kills, A. rodarte-Cortinas 6 kills, 9 digs, P. Gandara 11 kills, 12 digs, G. Gandara 40 assists, 10 digs, H. Atilano 6 kills, 2 blocks, 3 digs, M. Varela 1 ace, 2 digs
San Elizario def. Mountain View 28-26, 25-20, 25-18
San Eli: Shivanna 9 kills, Aliah 10 assists, Yanelle 9 kills, April 11 kills, 3 aces, Kineisha 17 assists, 2 aces, 3 kills
Ysleta over Fabens 25-10, 25-12, 25-17
Ysleta: Abby 13 kills, 12 digs, 1 block Danica 7 kills, 2 digs Mary 7 kills, 2 aces, 3 blocks Crystal 14 digs, 4 aces, 1 kill Savannah 12 digs Kiwii 19 assists, 4 aces, 2 digs Rae 11 assists, 2 aces, 1 dig. Fabens: I. Madrid 12 assists, 11 digs, E. Ortiz 6 kills, M. Jurado 14 digs, E. DeAnda 3 kills, 8 digs, a. Calderon 3 kills
Americas def. Parkland 25-17, 25-23, 25-22
Americas: Victoria Mata 13 kills, 12 digs, 3 aces. Sydney Avila 22 digs, 3 aces, Anaisabel Orta 16 assists, 10 digs, Sole Sebree 19 assists, 3 digs, 4 aces, Zaynna Winfield 6 kills, 3 digs, 1 ace, Elizabeth Conde 6 kills, Analee Wilson 8 kills, 4 aces
Eastwood defeats Coronado 25-16, 22-25, 25-17, 19-25, 15-12
Coronado: Difanny Soltero 10 kills 1 block 28 assist 17 digs, Julieta Fuentes 1 ace 1 kill 16 assist 8 digs, Natasha Hernandez 2 aces 15 kills 9 digs, Vivian Ortiz 3 digs, Alexa Rincon 6 digs, Hazelle Arias 1 ace 1 assists 25 digs, Ollie Ikem 2 kills 2 blocks 6 digs, Lacie Rivera-Ihlefeld 2 kills 4 blocks 1 assist 1 dig, Mia Martinez 1 assist , Tiwa Opawumi 3 aces 10 kills 1 block 10 digs, Hannah Gamez 10 kills 1 block 1 dig. Eastwood: Maya Gandara 22 digs, 8 assists, Jovane Estebane 27 assists, 13 digs, 1 ace, Ariana Aranda 20 assists, 7 digs, Zoraya Gonzalez 3 aces, Charlee Gomez 10 digs, 8 kills, Mia lopez 4 kills, 6 blocks, Bebe Sanchez 2 kills, 3 blocks, Belle Sanchez 14 kills, 3 blocks, 2 digs, Lyah Galford 27 kills, 18 digs, 3 blocks, 1 ace, Kaylee Armendariz 4 kills
Burges def. Andress 25-1, 25-14, 23-25, 25-12
Andress: Abigail Rosales 22 assists, 14 digs 2 aces, 2 kills, Angelina Salazar 22 digs, Jazmyne Grimes 14 kills, 14 digs, Makayla Reyes 13 digs, Sarai Duncan 9 kills, Alena Suber 4 solo blocks, 3 kills. burges: E. Banuelos 22 digs, R. Benford 17 kills, 4 aces, H. Cordova 27 assists, 14 digs, 2 aces, E. rodriguez 14 kills, 5 digs, D. Fuimaono 13 kills, 12 digs, 6 aces
Chapin def. Canutillo 21-25, 25-23, 25-17, 23-25, 15-8
Canutillo: Hailey P. 22 digs, Sophia O. 43 assists, 9 digs, 1 ace, Bobbie M. 15 kills, 17 digs, 1 ace, Keira M. 5 kills, Sabella G. 4 kills, 4 digs, Dani R. 3 kills, 8 digs, Yahaira G. 14 kills, 5 aces, Idaly S. 2 kills. Chapin: Zoeh Cereceres 28 kills 3 blocks 1 ace Jalynn Valadez 14 kills 1 block Kaylee Vasquez 8 kills 3 blocks Gianna Dominguez 26 digs 2 aces Alianne Romero 12 digs Genesis Torres 10 digs 1 ace, Adrienne Rodriguez 22 assists 3 aces, Patricia Myres 27 assists 2 aces
El Dorado def. Hanks 25-18, 22-25, 26-24, 25-14
El Dorado: H. Harcia 48 assists, 15 digs, N, Ruiz 34 digs, S. Vsarela 4 kills, 3 aces, M. Todman 6 kills, A. Solis 16 kills, M. Taylor 16 kills. Hanks: D. Calzada 5 kills, M. Turcotte 5 kills, 11 digs, C. Saenz 10 assists, 5 kills, A. avila 3 kills, S. Flores 30 digs, AQ. guillen 4 aces, 7 assists, 2 kills
Anthony def. Tornillo 25-20, 25-21, 21-25, 25-17
Tornillo: Melanie 13 kills, 4 blocks, 2 aces, Hannia 10 assists, 5 kills, 3 aces, Jacky 2 kills, 2 aces, Alexa 6 digs, allison 10 digs, Kayla 2 blocks, 3 assists
YWA defeats Austin 25-12, 25-20, 15-25, 16-25-16, 15-5
Austin Leaders: Ashley Ruiz: 19 assists, 11 digs, 2 aces, Camila Carbajal: 15 kills, 13 digs, 2 aces, Sarah Parrish: 13 kills, 15 digs, 1 block, Nataly Conde: 3 kills, 2 blocks, 4 digs, 4 aces, Kayla Segura: 27 digs, Oliva Carmona: 4 kills 1 block
Immanuel Christian def. Mesilla Valley Christian 25-23, 25-21, 25-21
Monday, Sept. 22
DaVinci def. Immanuel Christian 25-19, 23-25, 25-14, 25-16
Felix F. Chavez can be reached at [email protected]; @Fchavezeptimes on X
The Cheesecake Factory, renowned for its extensive menu selection and delectable desserts, has announced the opening of several new locations in 2025, including one in Texas.While the newest location is set to open late this year in Cypress (north of Houston), there's still no word whether the restaurant chain will ever come to the Sun City. Texas has 19 Cheesecake Factory restaurants, including in San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Corpus Christi, and Lubbock.The El Paso Times reached out to Berk Communications, which handles med...
The Cheesecake Factory, renowned for its extensive menu selection and delectable desserts, has announced the opening of several new locations in 2025, including one in Texas.
While the newest location is set to open late this year in Cypress (north of Houston), there's still no word whether the restaurant chain will ever come to the Sun City. Texas has 19 Cheesecake Factory restaurants, including in San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Corpus Christi, and Lubbock.
The El Paso Times reached out to Berk Communications, which handles media inquiries for Cheesecake Factory, asking if the chain could ever make its way to the borderland.
Click here to read the company's response.
So, if you're in the mood for those crispy avocado eggrolls or the Chicken Madeira (the most popular dish), how far would you have to travel?
Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.While Texas has more than a dozen Cheesecake Factory locations, the closest is in the state over, about 271 miles away in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This translates to a 3-hour and 48-minute drive. The restaurant is also the only Cheesecake Factory in the Land of Enchantment.
In Texas, the closest location is in Lubbock, which is a little more than 330 miles away, meaning you'll have to drive about five hours and 20 minutes.
According to the Cheesecake Factory website, in the 1940s, Evelyn Overton found a recipe in her local Detroit newspaper that inspired her “original” cheesecake.
Overton and her family moved to Los Angeles and opened the Cheesecake Factory Bakery in the early 1970s, selling only cheesecakes.
A few years later, in 1978, Overton's son, David, decided to open a restaurant in Beverly Hills to showcase his mother’s cakes. "There was a line out the door opening day," the Cheesecake Factory website says.
The Cheesecake Factory is renowned for its extensive menu, which boasts over 250 dishes and more than 40 cheesecakes and desserts.
In March, the restaurant chain added 23 new menu items, including Chicken & Jalapeno Fritters, Chicken Shawarma, Double Smash Cheeseburger, and Thai Stir Fried Noodles. About a dozen menu items were also removed.
Check out the entire menu here.
To find the nearest Cheesecake Factory near you, here's the restaurant chain's location finder.
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Craving Beaver Nuggets? How far you'll have to drive from El Paso to get your Buc-ee's fixTNA issued the following:TNA Wrestling Ends 2025 Season With Three Consecutive Nights of Live Events in Orlando, Florida and El Paso, TexasTNA Wrestling today confirmed its final live events for the 2025 season, including full details on when those tickets will go on-sale and a first-ever, perk-filled promotion:NOVEMBER Dates: Thursday, Friday & Saturday; November 13-15 Venue: Full Sail University City: Orlando, FloridaDECEMBER Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday; December 5-7 Venue: El Paso County Coliseum C...
TNA issued the following:
TNA Wrestling Ends 2025 Season With Three Consecutive Nights of Live Events in Orlando, Florida and El Paso, Texas
TNA Wrestling today confirmed its final live events for the 2025 season, including full details on when those tickets will go on-sale and a first-ever, perk-filled promotion:
NOVEMBER Dates: Thursday, Friday & Saturday; November 13-15 Venue: Full Sail University City: Orlando, Florida
DECEMBER Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday; December 5-7 Venue: El Paso County Coliseum City: El Paso, Texas
Tickets for all Orlando and El Paso shows will go on-sale Friday, October 17, at 10am ET; the Pre-Sale for both Orlando and El Paso is Wednesday, October 15, at 10am ET.
“TNA Wrestling had incredibly successful live events earlier this year in both Orlando and El Paso, so we’re thrilled to go back to two cities that are steeped in pro wrestling history,” said TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva.
TNA also confirmed today that the live events in El Paso are collectively, for the first time ever, TNA Wrestling Fan Appreciation Weekend.
Here’s a look at some of the perks for TNA Wrestling Fan Appreciation Weekend:
All fans who purchase tickets for all three shows in El Paso will receive an exclusive TNA Wrestling Fan Appreciation Weekend baseball hat. (The tickets must be purchased on the same transaction.) Private Meet & Greets with select TNA stars for purchase. In-ring photos for purchase.
All the TNA stars will be in Orlando and El Paso, including Jeff & Matt Hardy, Nic & Ryan Nemeth, Mike Santana, Moose, AJ Francis, Steve Maclin, Eric Young, Brian Myers, Mustafa Ali, Leon Slater and Knockouts such as Indi Hartwell, Tessa Blanchard, Alisha Edwards, Tasha Steelz and all members of the Elegance Brand.
For tickets and to sign up for the pre-sale for the TNA Wrestling live events in Orlando and El Paso, go to tnawrestling.com.
About TNA Wrestling: A subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. and a division of Anthem Sports Group, Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling® is one of the world’s top wrestling brands, producing over 200 hours of original content annually and televised in 200 countries including AXS TV in the United States. Founded in 2002, TNA Wrestling’s deep library of premium content is streamed across the world on key OTT platforms including Pluto TV, Roku SamsungTV Plus and its own on-demand subscription service TNA+©. TNA Wrestling has a powerful social media presence with over 10 million engaged followers across all major services. Ancillary businesses include live events, merchandise, licensing, and sponsorship.
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