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Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members joined the final Coach Archie Duran Memorial race on Sunday morning at Nations Tobin Park, running a 5K and walking 1 mile to honor the late coach. The event, started in 2017 by the Duran family, awarded over $20,000 in scholarships to local student-athletes. KVIA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ El Paso smoke shops face shifting hemp rules as a judge halted the ban until April 23, and local businesses adjust stock and notify customers amid ongoing legal challenges. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hal Marcus, a beloved artist known for his vibrant work — and mentor to many local talents — died Sunday at age 74 after battling pancreatic cancer. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. today at B’nai Zion Cemetery, and the family plans to fund an art museum for the community. El Paso Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Electric will change residential bills in May — raising average monthly payments by about $13 while adding a higher fixed charge and new demand fees for rooftop solar users. Regulators approved these adjustments after reducing the company's requested profit margin and ending the discount for large public customers. El Paso Matters
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders are weighing funding options for a proposed deck plaza over I-10 that will add community green space + amenities. Officials will meet with county partners Tuesday to coordinate funding for the first $43 million phase that still needs $14.5 million to move forward. KFOX14
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ El Paso amateur boxer Moises Rodriguez won a gold medal for Team USA at the 2026 Gee Bee Boxing Tournament in Helsinki on April 12. He controlled his 55-kilogram bout from start to finish with a unanimous decision in his international debut. El Paso Times
- ➤ UTEP Dance Team returned home Sunday after winning the 2026 National Dance Alliance Collegiate Championship in Daytona Beach. Family, university staff and the cheer team greeted the group at El Paso International Airport, celebrating their national achievement. KVIA
- ➤ UTEP Dance Team clinched its second national title in four years by winning first place in the NDA Collegiate Championship Dance Spirit Rally Division IA category at Daytona Beach on April 11 + the team celebrated with a welcome party at El Paso International Airport on April 12. KFOX14
- ➤ UTEP’s track team finished its final home meet on April 12, 2026 + Franklin High grad freshman Elias Munoz ran the 100 and 200 in personal best times while teammate Cyndi Martin contributed to a season-best relay and hurdles finish. The results point to a promising future for the team. El Paso Times
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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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Clue: The Whodunit Musical
7-10 p.m. — El Paso Live — Ticketed event — Experience a night of mystery and laughter in this interactive adaptation of the classic game.
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