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El Paso
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hotels canceled room reservations for necessary maintenance ahead of next month's BTS concert at the Sun Bowl, leaving some visitors scrambling to find alternatives as new rates exceed $500+ per night. KFOX14
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ El Paso will hold its annual Reading of the Names Ceremony tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. at Crime Victims Memorial (Ralph T. Cloud Park at 7975 Williamette Ave) to honor nearly 2,000 victims of violent crimes and fallen officers during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. El Paso Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Apr. 15, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders returned to El Paso at Abraham Chavez Theatre with high kicks and synchronized routines; the show featured local dancer Aleigh Jo — a hometown talent advanced by public vote — and concluded with the team's signature 'Thunderstruck' routine. El Paso Times
- ➤ BTS will perform two sold-out shows in El Paso on May 2-3 as part of their world tour that began earlier this month in Asia and North America. The band will perform hits such as Butter and Dynamite for excited local fans. El Paso Times
- ➤ Yesterday, the El Paso Chamber partnered with Live Nation to light the Star on the Mountain in gold and white in honor of the upcoming Usher and Chris Brown concert at the Sun Bowl Stadium. KVIA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that Texas' economy expanded to a record $2.9 trillion in 2025 based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates, showing faster growth than the national average and ranking Texas as the eighth-largest economy worldwide. KVIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today the free El Paso Science Festival opens at the Convention Center with over 100 hands-on exhibits and live science demonstrations for families; astronaut Jose Hernandez will join on Sunday (4:30 p.m.) to showcase a real space launch. KVIA
- ➤ Several robotics teams from Harmony Public Schools qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri, HPS West Texas said on Thursday (the event will take place April 28-30) and includes teams from elementary to high school. KVIA
- ➤ After weeks of pushing, Ysleta ISD approved an AngelSense GPS tracker for 8-year-old Ethan Cuevas, who has autism, through an agreement limiting its use to emergencies (part of his IEP). His mother, Kristina Waldrop, said she will push to have it formally recognized as a safety measure. KFOX14
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Customs and Border Protection will launch the new CAPE system on Monday, Apr. 20 so companies can apply for tariff refunds declared illegal by the Supreme Court in February. Companies submitting declarations online can expect electronic payments within 60 to 90 days. El Paso Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said the New World screwworm—a flesh-eating parasite mainly affecting livestock but also able to infect humans—was detected in Nuevo León 90 miles from the border, and he urged ranchers to inspect their animals closely. KFOX14
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ El Paso's Amaya Williams, a former Eastwood High star, signed to play Division I basketball at UT-Arlington after standout seasons at Lamar Community College — she will begin her college career this season, marking a new chapter in her athletic journey. El Paso Times
- ➤ National Championship Sports El Paso cancelled its Bunny Bash youth baseball tournament for this weekend due to a serious threat to event security — the organization is working with EPPD to investigate the anonymous warning. KVIA
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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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