Good morning, El Paso.

El Paso Animal Services responded to more than 500 calls this month and issued nearly 300 citations for pets left without shade, water, or proper shelter as temperatures rise, urging owners to protect their animals.

At White Sands Missile Range on Saturday, Mar.

21, 5,000 participants honored fallen veterans with a shorter 15.6-mile route due to record-high temperatures. El Paso locals, including UTEP students + Fort Bliss soldiers, joined the 37-year tradition.

Proper Printshop at 1120 Yandell Drive in downtown El Paso blends traditional craft with modern tech under owner Alan Hudson and CEO Tupac, who supports Rescue Runners with discounted prints.

The business evolved from a personal hobby to a community-focused operation + is energizing the local scene.

Drivers in El Paso feel the pinch as AAA reports gas prices are about $3.89 a gallon, a cost that may impact daily expenses like groceries—local motorists say fueling up strains budgets and forces families to cut back on trips.

El Paso faces a review of the USMCA trade pact as US, Mexico, and Canada plan to renegotiate the agreement — a key driver of more than $1.6 trillion in annual cross-border trade.

Local businesses may face changes once the new terms are set.

On March 20, soldiers with Fort Bliss’ 4-6 Infantry Battalion conducted live-fire training with Bradley Fighting Vehicles at Range 65 in the Fort Bliss training area at the Doña Ana Range Complex in New Mexico.

UTEP researchers have launched a free, four-month program offering stroke survivors in the Borderland personalized coaching and group sessions to boost daily activity, reduce sedentary time, and improve health.

Participants will meet twice a month and use mobile sensors to track progress (a step that ensures real-life assessment).

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.

Kids Easter Tournament at Serve

12-3 p.m. — Serve El Paso — Free entry — Enjoy a lively kids pickleball tournament with fun activities including an Easter egg hunt and live music.

General Business Networking - El Paso

6-8 PM — The Tiki Room El Paso — Business casual attire — Connect with fellow professionals from various industries and expand your network.

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.

Soft Skills for the Workplace Workshop

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — El Paso Public Library José Cisneros Cielo Vista Branch — Snacks Provided — Enhance your professional profile by mastering essential skills for success in the workplace.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders LIVE!

7-9:30 p.m. — Abraham Chavez Theatre — Cost varies — Experience the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in a vibrant live performance featuring their legendary moves.