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The Sunland Park Chamber of Commerce hosted Harvest of Happiness Fall Family Festival at the Sunland Park Sports Complex, where families enjoyed a pumpkin decorating contest, community giveaways, and info on the free child care program (for working parents).

At Canine Fiesta at Ascarate Park Pool, dogs and owners cooled off before the seasonal pool closure.

The Sports and Aquatic Manager said Pup Swim days run Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. through Sept. 27 (dogs pay a $2 fee with current shots).

UTEP Miners beat Texas Southern 51 to 10 in their home opener Saturday night at Sun Bowl.

EJ Colson threw for 239 yards + 4 touchdowns as the team prepared to travel to Ann Arbor to face Michigan next week.

The El Paso VA held its first motorcycle ride this September to boost veteran suicide prevention awareness in the local riding community.

The event aims to make getting help more accessible as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month continues.

Volunteers built over 200 beds on Saturday at Lowe’s in El Paso and Las Cruces as part of the national Bunks Across America effort to help local children in need; they also accepted bedding donations to complete each bed.

Construction on the Bridge of the Americas modernization will begin early 2028 — ending commercial truck processing.

The El Paso Chamber study warns the shift could cost the region $2.3B by 2036 while local advocates say the change will reduce noise and air pollution.

El Paso artist Yolanda Hoffmeister received a proclamation on Sept.

7 for her art that honors first responders & community groups, and she will participate in National Good Neighbor Day at Sandstone Ranch Park on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

El Paso celebrates Mexican Independence and Hispanic Heritage Month today as the city holds a free family event at the Convention Center from 5 to 11 p.m.—the celebration features the official Grito de Independencia ceremony with live mariachi, food trucks, and cultural activities for all ages.