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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Data from Children at Risk shows that several El Paso zip codes, including 79911, have zero available child care seats for working families today—leaving many with long wait lists as local advocates call for more funding and better staffing. KFOX14
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A woman traveling to El Paso for a BTS concert in May had her reservation at La Quinta canceled (the hotel cited essential maintenance) and later found rooms available at much higher prices, prompting her to file a complaint with the Texas attorney general’s office. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Teatro Neplanta presents an immersive production of 'Glengarry Glen Ross' in Adam Zarowski’s home in central El Paso — set with 25 chairs so audiences sit close to actors — as the play runs for two weeks. KFOX14
- ➤ Chris Brown and Usher will bring their R&B tour to El Paso on Oct. 3, as announced by UTEP Special Events. The performance will provide local music fans with an exciting evening. El Paso Times
- ➤ International party brand BRESH will bring its global nightlife experience to El Paso on May 23 at 9 p.m. at 11:11 EP TX, as presale tickets are now live for those seeking a night of music and dancing. KFOX14
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ El Paso is a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing a multi-step process with Travel Texas, a designation that confirms the city's commitment to boosting tourism, creating local jobs, and attracting visitors to its historic neighborhoods and scenic landscapes. KFOX14
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Rebecca L. Campos, a Texas Tech Health El Paso faculty member, earned the Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching Award on Monday at a campus ceremony and received an engraved medallion + $5,000 stipend. A native of the region, she has devoted her career to mentoring future physicians. KVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, 23 power outages affected 5,237 customers in East El Paso, including areas near Viscount Boulevard, Montwood Drive, and Pellicano Drive in Horizon City — EP Electric has not determined the cause yet. KFOX14
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Locomotive, riding a 6-0-1 record and coming off two U.S. Open Cup wins, will face a struggling Houston Dynamo in the round of 32 while fans can watch the match on Paramount+. El Paso Times
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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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Sol Summit
12:00 – 11:59 PM — San Jacinto Plaza — Cost varies — Experience an unforgettable day of music and entertainment in El Paso.
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