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El Paso
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A video posted Tuesday showed two incidents of owners yanking their dogs’ leashes, and Animal Services supervisor Alberto Ortiz said his team will investigate any mistreatment and remove pets from danger while advising owners to avoid causing pain (report suspected cruelty at 915-212-7297). KVIA
- ➤ 915 Lobos will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 16 at Painted Dunes Golf Course with registration at 7:30 a.m. and play beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event will raise scholarship funds for high school students to attend a four-year college in Alpine (tickets cost $100 per person). KVIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ El Paso will host a weeklong America 250 celebration from June 27 to July 4. Country singer Chris Young will open the Pop Goes the Fort concert on June 27 and the Randy Rogers Band will conclude the event at San Jacinto Plaza on July 4. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso is set to celebrate retro culture on June 20 at the Convention Center during the Totally Rad Vintage Fest — the festival features vintage vendors, a retro arcade, and a museum of pop culture relics that offer interactive experiences for all ages. KFOX14
- ➤ The Borderland Jam graffiti show returns to Segundo Barrio from April 17 to 19, with local and international artists creating murals at Frontier Food and Cold Storage (at South Cotton Street and Fourth Avenue) alongside live music and food; the works are expected to last up to a year. El Paso Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Harmony Science Academy's rocketry team qualified Wednesday for the American Rocketry Challenge National Finals, where 100 of 1,107 teams will compete on May 16 at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia (success may lead to international representation at Farnborough International Airshow). KVIA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Water managers along the Rio Grande warn that extreme drought and record-early snowmelt have cut reservoir levels, with Elephant Butte at 13% capacity (and most others below 15%), which may limit water for agriculture and municipal use. The irrigation season will start May 29 from Caballo if monsoon rains do not arrive soon. KFOX14
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT said Socorro Road safety improvements—including new sidewalks, signals and landscaping—are expected to nearly finish by early May while El Paso Electric extends work on electrical boxes through summer. The project began in January to improve pedestrian safety along this busy corridor. KFOX14
- ➤ The El Paso Police Department is launching HEART as part of a new effort to connect unhoused people with essential services plus volunteer groups. The program will respond in 20 minutes on the west side and is set to roll out citywide in the near future. KFOX14
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Children’s Hospital has been designated a Level 3 Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, acknowledging its advanced ability to monitor and treat children with epilepsy. This new status confirms the hospital’s commitment to quality pediatric care. El Paso Inc.
- ➤ El Paso Children’s Hospital was named a Level 3 Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, proving its expertise in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment. The designation came with the launch of the region’s exclusive pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit in 2024 — a milestone for local health. El Paso Inc.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 1966 Texas Western men's basketball team, known for its all-Black starting lineup and NCAA title, will join the Texas Sports Hall of Fame at Extraco Events Center in Waco on Saturday, April 18 — a ceremony honoring their historic impact on college basketball. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso Times named its 2026 All-City boys basketball team today, with Quigley as POY, Rubio as OPOY and Lawrence as DPOY under Coach Martinez. El Paso Times
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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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Los Lonely Boys Live at Rockpango Fest 2026
6-8 p.m. — Teatro Abraham Chávez — Ticketed event — Experience the vibrant Texan sound of Los Lonely Boys blending rock, blues, and country.
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