The proposed construction of a $180 million multi-purpose activity center in El Paso has sparked a debate not only over its purpose, but also over the historical value of a specific part of the west Texas city.
At the center of the controversy: whether or not certain sporting events can be hosted at the arena, and if it’s worth the demolition of several buildings in a neighborhood many say holds cultural and historical significance.
Elida Perez, city council reporter for the El Paso Times, explains how the issue has developed into a heated legal battle.
Written by Taylor Jackson Buchanan.