Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
Good morning, El Paso.
ABC-7 has compiled a list of the best horchata spots in El Paso and the Borderland based on viewer votes — with Flautas y Paleteria Tepalca on 5198 Doniphan Dr topping the ranking.
Flamingos Vintage Pound, a chain from Barcelona, opened in Downtown El Paso at 116 S Stanton St. on March 22 offering vintage clothing sold by the pound at $9.99 per pound — the store is managed by local native Sofia Dominguez who returned after eight years in Houston and runs it Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
El Paso Police responded to an unattended death at the 11700 block of Ronald McNair yesterday and identified 74-year-old Victor Contreras as the victim—detectives arrested 39-year-old Jaime Adrian Contreras on a $2,000,000 bond in what is the eighth murder of 2025.
A 39-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with the suspicious unattended death of 74-year-old Victor Gerardo Contreras on the 11700 block of Ronald McNair Drive in East El Paso—police called it the city's eighth murder of 2025 and his bond was set to $2,000,000.
The El Paso Central Appraisal District sent out reappraisal notices that raised single-family values by 10.9% and commercial properties by 11.4%, though rates for homes are capped at 10%.
Property owners who disagree with their valuations can protest until May 15—whichever is later, and they may file in person, by mail, fax, email, or online.
El Paso City Council met today to review federal, state and local funding options for the Downtown I-10 Deck Plaza project and to consider raising the agenda threshold for budget transfers from $500,000 to $1.5 million.
City Manager Dionne Mack will update the council on funding streams while Rep. Josh Acevedo proposed that grocery stores offer physical discount coupons to ensure fair access for all customers.
An El Paso nonprofit called Estrella del Paso was notified by the U.S. Department of Justice that it must permanently end its Legal Orientation Program and Immigration Court Helpdesk today—services that help migrants facing deportation with legal access at detention centers and local courts.
A measles case was confirmed at Hanks High School in East El Paso yesterday — health officials are investigating contacts while Ysleta ISD notified parents and began fogging campuses for safety.
El Paso Hospital District received its first installment of bond money for expanding critical care facilities at the main campus — adding new beds, operating rooms and an observation unit — as part of a $395 million voter-approved bond from last November.
The funds must be used mostly within three years, with the remaining balance by 2028.
At Monday's meeting, the County Commissioner's Court received a public health update on measles after five cases were confirmed in the area—Dr. Hector Ocaranza stressed vaccination as the best method to stop further infections and noted that free walk-in clinics offer vaccines Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
UTEP Education Job Fair
9 AM – 3 PM — Don Haskins Center — Free entry — Connect with recruiters for education positions across El Paso and beyond.
Primavera en la Frontera Market
10 AM – 2 PM — Chuco Relic Central — Free entry — Celebrate spring with local art, food, music, and handcrafted goods at this vibrant community market.
RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles
7-8:30 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live, note-for-note performance of classic Beatles hits by RAIN.
El Paso Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
2-9 p.m. — RAD El Paso West — Tickets available — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festive bar crawl featuring top-rated venues and exclusive perks.
UTEP Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — University of Texas at El Paso — Ticket purchase required — Experience a night of enchanting orchestral music performed by the UTEP Symphony Orchestra.
General Business Networking: Elevating Your Potential
6-8 p.m. — The Hoppy Monk — Limited tickets — Expand your network and connect with industry professionals in acting, production, and more.
Pima Medical Institute Open House
9 AM — Pima Medical Institute — Free entry — Explore career paths in medical, dental, and veterinary fields with hands-on experiences and faculty support.
NAHL South Division Finals
7-11 p.m. — El Paso County Coliseum — Cost varies — Witness thrilling hockey action in the South Division Finals live from El Paso.
May Critique Group Meeting for Fiction Writers
1-3 p.m. — Village Inn — Free to attend — Join fellow writers for constructive feedback in a supportive environment to enhance your craft.
El Paso Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn El Paso / University — Free entry — Connect with top employers across diverse industries at this career fair.
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