Carl Frampton plans to take El Paso by storm

There is little need to shell out any dollars on a historical guide to the city of El Paso. A leisurely stroll around downtown can feel like stepping back in time all on its own.

There’s no clear divide between old town and new. The heart of the city revolves around a square block where the Federal and County Courthouses stand sentry over the County Jail with the Police Department just behind. Where other US cities have a Starbucks on every downtown corner, this part of El Paso has bail bondsmen. This is as west as Texas gets, and it can feel a little on the wild side.