Only True West Texans Can Pass This El Paso ABC Quiz

All of us know our ABCs (or at least I HOPE we do). When you think of first El Paso, what's the first item comes to mind when you hear "A"? or "P"? Or "Z"? Well here's what I personally think of for each letter of the alphabet; things that your fellow El Pasoan would instantly know.

I present you to you the ABCS of El Paso, Texas

A is for ASARCO Tower:

Even though we said goodbye to the ASARCO towers in 2013, we still remember the big smokestacks along the highway.

B is for Border:

Record Number Of Migrants Stream Across U.S. Border, Straining Resources — Getty Images

I mean El Paso IS a border town; we have Juarez next door to us so in my opinion, this was a clear one for me.

C is for Chihuahuas:

Who doesn't love Chico, the mascot for the El Paso Chihuahuas?

And you can't forget about our championship winning baseball team.

El Paso Chihuahuas take on Oklahoma City on September 25, 2022 — Jorge Salgado

D is for Don Haskins:

Why wouldn't I mention the man who led the UTEP men's basketball team to a championship in 1966? Or the fact he was their coach from 1961-1999. We miss you Don...

E is for El Paso High School:

Michael Myers outside El Paso High — Stephen Flores Photography

The oldest operating high school (& one of the most haunted) in El Paso

F is for Ft. Bliss:

Defense Secretary Mattis Confirms That Military Bases Will House Detained Migrants — Getty Images

You can't talk about El Paso without mentioning our military base, Ft. Bliss.

G is for Guerrero:

Yes it may not be everyone's first choice but it's MY list & the Guerrero family is one of the best wrestling families to ever come from El Paso. We all love Eddie, Chavo & Vickie.

H is for Hueco Tanks State Park:

If you go visit, you might find a lone pink park bench.

I is for I-10:

The main highway that cuts through El Paso; it's also the sighting to many of El Paso's FINEST drivers (I'm sure you know EXACTLY what I mean when I say that sarcastically).

J is for Juarez:

Surge Of Immigrants From Venezuela Stretch Resources In Border Cities — Getty Images

Juarez is our neighboring city across the border; literally a stone's toss.

K is for KLAQ:

KLAQ

Or KISS FM...Or KROD. Either one.

L is for Los Lagartos of San Jacinto: (Or as it's most commonly known as...)

The alligators of San Jacinto Plaza.

M is for Mount Cristo Rey:

Overlooking Sunland Park, on top of Sierra de Cristo Rey is the giant statue of Christ. He does indeed watch over all of us.

N is Northpark/Northgate Mall:

Some of us might NOT remember the mall in Northeast El Paso; as it was torn down in 2012. But some of us still have fond memories...

O is for Old Glory Memorial:

If you've traveled down US-54, you've seen the giant US flag waving proudly at the memorial for all the war veterans who served for our country at the Old Glory Memorial.

Old Glory Memorial Rest Area — Daniel Paulus

P is for Plaza Theater:

One of the places you HAVE to visit when in Downtown El Paso.

Q is for Q Connected:

Yes it might be cheating to include KLAQ's local music show but it's MY list so it's staying here. You can also include The Q.

R is for Rio Grande:

That river that travels through Mexico & El Paso.

S is for Star on the Mountain:

The Star on the Mountain is the ultimate symbol of "welcome home" for El Pasoans.

T is for Tacos:

Come one I had to include a mention to food here! Extra points if you can guess WHERE those tacos are from...

U is for UTEP:

The home of the Sun Bowl, the Miners & Paydirt Pete.

V is for Vaquero :

Sadly the Vaquero statue is no longer at the Museum of Art but if you've been there in the past, you certainly WOULD remember it.

W is for Whataburger:

The Whataburger at the Corner of 34th and Coulter in Amarillo, Texas — Michael J. Rivera, Townsquare Media

Oh yeah. It is may be a Texas chain but El Paso LOVES Whataburger. In fact some El Pasoans love it SO much, one man even ate a 10 patty... just because.

X is for: The X