Good morning, El Paso.

Marcia Luchenbill, an El Paso truck driver with Knight Transportation, has been named the 2026 Professional Driver of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association for her safety record and leadership — she received a $20,000 prize and helped mentor 22 female drivers.

The action thriller 'One Battle After Another,' partly shot in El Paso, won best picture at the Oscars on March 15 and its 18-day local shoot contributed nearly $6 million in spending while residents recalled sightings of its stars downtown.

On Friday, March 13, UTEP held its long-running TCM Day where students painted the M on the mountain north of Sun Bowl Stadium and raced in the Team Mining Challenge — an event honoring its mining roots in observance of St. Patrick’s Day.

TxDOT is closing lanes on I-10, South Desert, and Loop 375 from today through next week for widening, paving, and safety repairs.

Motorists in El Paso should follow posted detour routes (details are available on the TXDOT map) to navigate the work zones.

Adoptable pets took center stage at the Pawscars in El Paso — a red carpet-style pet awards event that supported local nonprofits.

The event showcased adoptable animals in a stylish way to boost community awareness.

At the El Paso County Coliseum on Saturday, March 14, local boxers shined at the Ring Wars event.

Jorge Tovar improved to 14-0 with a sixth-round stoppage, Rodriguez won an eight-round split decision, and Ivy Enriquez earned a second-round TKO.

Remote/Hybrid Job Preparation Workshop

10 AM - 12 PM — Amistad — Free entry — Develop skills for thriving in remote work environments with interactive learning experiences.

Artmaker Camp for Military Families

Hands-on painting camp — All day — Franklin Mountains — Free — Artistic adventure merging nature and history for military families.

OhGeesy Live Performance

6-8 p.m. — 808 — Tickets starting at $105 — Experience an unforgettable night with OhGeesy in El Paso's vibrant atmosphere.

Grand Re-Opening of Toastique El Paso

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Toastique — Free entry — Celebrate the grand re-opening with fresh gourmet delights at Toastique's new location!

Yung Bleu Live In Concert

1-10 p.m. — Tulum Cocktail Lounge — Tickets available — Get ready to vibe with Yung Bleu live on stage for an unforgettable night of bangers and vibes!

Basic Digital and Financial Literacy Workshop

10:30 a.m. — Esperanza Acosta Moreno Branch, Library — Free entry — Gain essential skills in digital and financial literacy to thrive in a tech-driven economy.

UTEP Jazz Ensembles Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall — Tickets starting at $15 — Experience an unforgettable evening with UTEP Jazz Ensembles at Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

1st Annual Tiny Steps and Big Impacts Infant & Toddler Conference

7:30-9:30 a.m. — Courtyard by Marriott El Paso Airport — Registration required — Focused training for infant and toddler educators with strict attendance guidelines.

Jackrabbit Classic Trail Runs

8:10 a.m. — Franklin Mountains State Park — Registration fees vary — Participate in this annual trail run event with distances of 4.5, 8, and 12 miles.

Wind Symphony Concert

6:30 – 10:30 PM — Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall — Tickets starting at $15 — Enjoy an unforgettable night of orchestral music performed by talented musicians.

Farewell 5K Run and 1K fun walk

After nine years of hosting 5K races to raise scholarship funds for El Paso youth, the Coach Archie Duran Memorial Fund is hosting its final race on April 12.