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Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Slim Chickens will open its first location at 3152 N. Zaragoza Road on Tuesday, April 21. The new restaurant — featuring a fresh menu — will offer chicken dishes with quick service. El Paso Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Borderland Jam brought artists to Segundo Barrio on Friday and Saturday, where they painted murals that keep a long tradition alive. The 11th annual event showcased local creativity *enriching neighborhood art*. El Paso Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NASA astronaut José Hernández visited the El Paso Science Festival at the Convention Center on Saturday, April 19. He spoke to students at El Paso Community College and highlighted interactive exhibits and live science shows. KFOX14
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens will host an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can explore animal exhibits and interactive booths hosted by community partners + learn how everyday actions help save wildlife. KVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTEP held its Spring Game on Saturday, April 18 at the Sun Bowl where coaches + players showcased skills and gave fans a look ahead to the upcoming season. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso high school track & field athletes competed in the Class 6A UIL area meet on Fri, Apr. 17 at SISD’s Student Activities Center against teams from Odessa, Midland, San Angelo & Frenship. Standouts included Eastwood’s Kylie Vega in the 3,200-meter run and Franklin’s Emily Orr winning her event. 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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