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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Animal Services has selected shelter dogs to serve veterans in a new rescue-to-service program—volunteer Megan Sesker was moved to tears during the announcement. El Paso Inc.
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity El Paso delivered its first completed home in over two years to a local family on Thursday, marking a milestone as the nonprofit continues new construction efforts. El Paso Inc.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ International ballet stars will perform Swan Lake at the Plaza Theater today at 7 p.m. with a second performance tomorrow at 7 p.m. The production features hand-painted sets and custom scenery — showcasing international talent through powerful choreography. KFOX14
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTEP will reshape its fall career expo to offer new ways for students to connect with local employers for jobs and internships. The event aims to boost student opportunities and smooth the transition into the workforce in El Paso. El Paso Inc.
- ➤ El Dorado High School senior Xzell Osoria received the Big Impact Scholar Award ($80,000) Friday from school officials and a UT Austin counselor. She will study Biochemistry at UT Austin and plans to become a doctor. KVIA
- ➤ UTEP announced a $5 million donation from the law firm Tawney-Acosta-Chaparro to help fund a new law school. With a matching challenge from the Paul L. Foster Family Foundation, UTEP is now halfway to its $20 million goal. KVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A water main break on Pecos Street left 26 customers without water and opened a sinkhole that will take weeks to repair. Crews have set up a water tanker and expect to restore service in 4 to 5 hours, according to El Paso Water. KFOX14
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech Health El Paso and University Medical Center's epilepsy care unit earned the highest designation for epilepsy care, placing them among the nation's top facilities (a rare honor for these centers). Local officials praised the achievement as evidence of their commitment to quality patient service. El Paso Inc.
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Elmont Swim Club will open the swim season tomorrow at 4 p.m. with an outdoor concert featuring Grammy Award-winning Purple Disco Machine. Public pools and water parks, including Chapoteo and Lost Kingdom, will start welcoming visitors in May. El Paso Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A four-fight women's boxing card is scheduled for May 30 at the El Paso County Coliseum, with local fighter Stephanie Han rematching Holly Holm (her third world title defense) and Amanda Serrano set to headline her title bout against Cheyenne Hanson on ESPN. KFOX14
- ➤ The El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame will induct two living athletes, a coach, an official and a posthumous runner on June 24 at El Paso Community College, including triathlete Michael T. Baker, All-American Steven King Azar, coach Cesar Hugo Morales, official Victor Maldanado and Olympic runner Paul Njoroge Kamau. El Paso Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pancho Barraza Concert
7-11 p.m. — El Paso Live — Ticket info available — Enjoy an evening of live music with the celebrated Pancho Barraza.
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Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Workshop
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Amistad — Free entry — Master the art of confident communication and engage your audience effectively.
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Symphonic Band Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall — Tickets from $15 — Experience an unforgettable night of symphonic music in El Paso.
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El Paso Symphony Orchestra: Carmina with UTEP Choral Union
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — $17 – $49 — Experience a vibrant evening of orchestral music featuring Mozart and Orff's masterpieces.
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Orlando Performance at UTEP
2-5 p.m. — UTEP Wise Family Theatre — Tickets from $39 — Experience the enchanting dance performance of Orlando at UTEP.
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UTEP Concert Band Performance
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall — Tickets from $17 — Experience the unforgettable performance of the UTEP Concert Band in El Paso.
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Mariachi Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall — Tickets from $15 — Experience an unforgettable night of vibrant Mariachi music in El Paso.
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