The stunningly sleek and sophisticated 2019 Acura NSX is ready to turn heads and get your heart pounding. When you’re looking for a modern sports car that offers all the power and performance you need with plenty of extra comforts and conveniences, be sure to check out everything the 2019 NSX has to offer.

Streamlined Exterior

With its contoured body and smooth lines, the 2019 Acura NSX gives you plenty of eye-catching good looks. To help add to the style of the vehicle, it comes standard with flush-mounted power pop-out doors that automatically open when you approach with the keyless entry fob. The sports car is also available with an exposed-weave carbon fiber roof panel. The LED brake lights and Acura Jewel Eye LED automatic headlights offer excellent visibility and help you stand out. Read the rest of this entry »

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Summer is just around the corner. Now is the time to plan your summer entertainment, and each of these El Paso, Texas, destinations are worth checking out.

1. Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

What better way is there to celebrate the summer season than with a visit to one of the most historical and interesting sites in the entire El Paso area? The rock hills of Hueco Tanks State Park were once an important source of water and shelter, dating back almost 10,000 years. Today, you can hike through the park and learn more about its unique history. You can also rock climb, bird watch, or enjoy a picnic on a spot overlooking the park. Read the rest of this entry »

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If you’re interested in riding around in a luxurious Acura vehicle, you need to get behind the wheel of the 2019 RLX. This sleek and stylish luxury sedan offers some of the best interior and exterior features you can find. Learn more about the comfort and convenience you’ll get with the RLX so you can see why it’s the perfect vehicle to suit your needs.

Confident Exterior

The outside of the 2019 Acura RLX offers an unmistakable combination of sophisticated attitude and stunning style. The signature diamond pentagon grille and Jewel Eye LED headlights make a statement when you’re coming down the road. As you’re leaving, the striking rear design of the vehicle offers chrome accents and LED taillights for a distinctive look. For added convenience, you’ll also enjoy auto headlights with wiper integration, heated and power-folding side mirrors, and LED-illuminated door handles. Read the rest of this entry »

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Having a dead battery can seem like the worst thing of the day, but there’s no need to feel discouraged. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll be back on the road in no time.

Gather your supplies:

– a set of jumper cables

– another vehicle, a charged battery or portable power unit

– safety equipment, such as gloves and safety glasses

1) Identify the positive terminal on both batteries, marked with red.

2) In the vehicle with the dead battery, identify an unpainted metal surface that is not next to the battery.

3) Connect a positive (red) jumper cable clamp to the positive (red) post of the dead battery.

4) Connect the other positive (red) jumper cable clamp to the good battery’s positive (red) post.

WARNING: Do NOT allow the positive and negative jumper cable clamps to touch once connected to a battery. This will generate sparks.

5) Connect the black (negative) clamp on that same end of the jumper cable to the negative (black) post of the good battery.

6) IMPORTANT: Connect the other negative (black) clamp to the unpainted metal surface under the hood of the car with the dead battery. DO NOT connect to the negative post of the dead battery – this could cause an explosion.

7) Start the good vehicle, allow it to run for about 5 minutes with the jumper cables connected. Attempt to start the disabled vehicle; if the engine won’t turn over, try repositioning the negative (black) jumper cable connected to the unpainted metal surface. Ensure the surface is clean so as to allow for a good connection. If the engine doesn’t turn over after a couple more minutes, try to race the good vehicle’s engine a little so the alternator delivers more amperage.

8) Once the dead vehicle has started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse order they were connected. Allow the vehicle to run for at least 10 minutes before turning off, to recharge the battery.

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El Paso, Texas, offers plenty of exciting things for everyone to enjoy, especially children. Whether you live in the area or you’re just visiting, if you’re planning a day of fun, everyone will have a great time when you check out some of these best kid-friendly activities.

El Paso Zoo

A day at the El Paso Zoo is always an exciting adventure. The zoo is home to over 220 species of animals. It’s divided into three major areas: Animals of the Americas, Animals of Africa, and Animals of Asia. In the Animals of the Americas exhibit, you can see Mexican wolves, spider monkeys, American alligators, and Galapagos tortoises. Head to the Animals of Africa exhibit to see lions, giraffes, and zebras. In the Animals of Asia exhibit, you can spot tigers, elephants, and orangutans. Read the rest of this entry »

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If you’re looking for a luxury SUV that offers plenty of space for the entire family and some of the latest technology features, you’ll find what you need inside the three-row 2019 Acura MDX. Learn more about some of the impressive technology features you can get in the MDX that you’ll love using when you’re behind the wheel.

Advanced Infotainment System

Thanks to the advanced infotainment system inside the 2019 Acura MDX, you’ll find it even easier to stay connected on the road. The system comes standard with an 8-inch color display. With Bluetooth connectivity and HandsFreeLink, you can stream music and make hands-free phone calls. You can also make and receive texts and emails, thanks to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Plus, to make sure all your mobile devices stay charged when you’re on the road, the MDX comes standard with two USB charge ports in the front and two USB charge ports in the second-row. Read the rest of this entry »

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Road trips are always fun and exciting, until you’re a few miles into a long car ride and your children start complaining that they’re bored or start squabbling with one another. To make sure everyone has a good time on your next road trip, use some of these tips and tricks to keep your children busy and entertained.

1. Create an Art Kit

Children are very creative, and they love expressing this creativity through art. Before you leave on your road trip, put together an art kit your kids can use to stay entertained. Make sure you pack a variety of items in the kit so they don’t get bored with it. Some good options for an art kit include washable crayons and markers, paper, stickers, and tape. If you put everything in a small plastic storage box, the box can then double as a lap desk.

2. Pack Snacks

Few things are more difficult than grumpy children who have empty stomachs. Packing a few snacks for your children to eat while they’re in the car can help them pass the time and stave off sniping when they get hungry. Just make sure you carefully plan what type of snacks you pack. Giving your kids sugary snacks when they’re cooped up in a car may backfire on you. Instead, look for healthy snacks such as nuts, crackers, cereals, and fruit. Also, don’t forget to pack water and napkins!

3. Bring Along a Favorite Movie

If you have a particularly long road trip, consider packing a few favorite television shows and movies on DVD to provide a few hours of entertainment. If your vehicle doesn’t come equipped with a rear seat entertainment system, you can pack a portable DVD player for your children to use. To make sure you can enjoy your music without having the sounds from the DVD disturbing you, don’t forget to pack headphones for your kids.

4. Play a Road Trip Game

When your kids get tired of movies and art, teach them to play a road trip game. One of the classic road trip games is License Plate Bingo. Simply print out bingo cards with different license plates on them to see who can get a bingo first. If you laminate the cards and use dry erase markers, you can easily play the game again and again. Other great road trip games to teach your kids include I Spy, 20 Questions, and My Cow.

5. Give The Kids a Camera

Taking pictures is always fun, especially when you’re on a road trip. Consider getting your children digital cameras they can use to take pictures during the trip. Since the cameras are digital, your kids can take pictures of anything that’s inside or outside the car to keep them entertained. They can then simply delete the ones they don’t want to keep.

Although children can start to feel a little bored when they’re on a long road trip, these tips will keep them entertained so everyone has a good time when you hit the road!

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El Paso has a long and fascinating history that dates back thousands of years. If you’re interested in learning more about this history, you’ll find several amazing attractions around the city that will give you an up-close look. Explore El Paso’s captivating history when you check out these top historic sites around the city.

1. El Paso Mission Trail

The El Paso Mission Trail stretches 9 miles through the city and takes you past three beautiful and historic missions. Stop one on the trail is the Ysleta Mission, which was founded in 1660 and is the oldest active mission in the state. Next up you can visit the Socorro Mission, which was founded in 1680. The last mission you’ll visit on the trail is the San Elceario Mission. Along with the missions, the trail is also home to museums, art galleries, landmarks, and restaurants. Read the rest of this entry »

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The well-equipped 2019 Acura RLX comes with a host of standard features from the factory, including a 310 horsepower V-6 engine, LED headlights and taillights, a keyless access system, and a standard built-in navigation system. Despite this, many buyers search for ways to further personalize their RLX. To their delight, Acura offers several options and packages to make your RLX really your own.

1. Color

The most obvious way to customize a car is to pick its color. For 2019, the Acura RLX is available in seven exterior colors including Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, and Brilliant Red Metallic. The interior can be finished in four colors: Ebony, Espresso, Seacoast, and Graystone. Read the rest of this entry »

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Whether you are an amateur or a professional photographer, capturing a stunning view is always a good feeling. You can post that beautiful vista on social media, or take the negatives to the darkroom and develop a stunning photograph you sell at your next exhibit. Here are four great places in El Paso to capture that perfect picture.

1. Franklin Mountains State Park

Come enjoy almost 27,000 acres of protected parkland. With over 100 miles of hiking and biking trails, there is terrain to conquer for all skill levels. Hike to the top of North Franklin Peak. At over 7,000 feet high, you are sure to capture a stunning photo of the surrounding high desert mountains.  Read the rest of this entry »

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