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El Paso
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families gathered over the weekend in East El Paso to enjoy a high-flying lucha libre show that raised funds for the Best Friends Forever association. Local wrestler El Dragon and his peers linked the event to cultural traditions + community support. KFOX14
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Slim Chickens opened its first location on Zaragoza Road on Monday, creating 85 new jobs in the area. The restaurant serves chicken dishes and desserts in jars for locals to enjoy. KVIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ El Paso talent Greg Gonzalez (frontman of Cigarettes After Sex) joined Karol G on stage Sunday night at Coachella to debut a new ballad. The performance blended her Latin pop style with his dreamy indie sound and thrilled fans both in attendance and online. KFOX14
- ➤ Beloved artist Hal Marcus died on April 12 after a battle with pancreatic cancer and is being celebrated by diverse groups including El Paso Pro-Musica and The Woman's Club—tributes that keep his creative legacy alive in our community today. El Paso Times
- ➤ Local performers 16+ will audition for Viva! El Paso on Saturday, April 18 at the David Ortiz Center, with registration from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. Auditionees will sing, dance, and cold read for a paid role in a production celebrating over 400 years of local history. KFOX14
- ➤ Beloved children’s entertainer Tatiana will join Los Chicharrines for a live music and comedy show at Abraham Chavez Theatre on Oct. 17 + ticket pre-sales start April 16 at 10 a.m. PST. KFOX14
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ El Paso schools are updating lessons to include AI literacy and new guidelines for responsible tech use. YISD, SISD and Harmony plan to add digital citizenship courses next school year (expanding current classroom practices) as AI use grows. El Paso Matters
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service of El Paso warns that the Fire Triangle—weather, fuels, and topography—is raising fire risks in the borderland now through June or July, urging residents to clear campsites and properly handle cigarettes and charcoal. KVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ For El Paso taxpayers, the IRS sets the tax filing deadline as tomorrow, Apr. 15, and offers an automatic extension until Oct. 15 for those needing extra time; nearly 100 million returns were filed as of April 3. El Paso Times
- ➤ City officials will meet with El Paso County & the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation today to discuss a nonbinding agreement addressing a multimillion-dollar funding gap for the $43 million I-10 Deck Plaza project, which aims to add green space and amenities and faces a key deadline in October. KFOX14
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Eight new townhomes replaced a fire-damaged Trost-era home at 1519 Golden Hill Terrace in Central, featuring two-bedroom, 2.5-bath units with two-car garages and views of Downtown and Juarez. The project was completed on a hill above Arizona Avenue, offering modern living for the community. El Paso Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UTEP dance team won the National Dance Alliance Collegiate Championship on Saturday, April 11 in Daytona Beach — marking its second national title in four years and the first win under coach Crystal Ortiz. El Paso Times
- ➤ The Don Haskins boys basketball team won back-to-back EPISD Division I championships through strong teamwork — a win that honored their legendary coach and created memorable moments on the court. The players also kept up their academic efforts while cherishing time with teammates. KFOX14
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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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Ximena Sariñana Concert
12-4 AM — San Jacinto Plaza — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy an enchanting performance featuring Sintiendo Rara by Ximena Sariñana.
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