Still undecided about going. Most likely I would fly in. For those planning on driving - just a suggestion if you plan on staying in El Paso. El Paso use to be the stolen car capital for the US - not sure how they are doing recently but I don't think I would get much sleep staying in EP.
As a ex native you can slander things in Texas without someone putting a bounty on you.

Which brings up a ole Texas joke about women and bounties - never mind - better not go there.
BUBEAR