Good morning, El Paso.

On April 19, a brush fire on the 300 block of North Carolina in the Lower Valley spread to a nearby shed due to strong winds — 18 fire units responded and had the blaze under control by 10:21 p.m. with no injuries reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Title washing is an illegal practice where car sellers hide a vehicle’s damage history by transferring a title in another state—this can leave buyers paying too much for repaired cars.

Shoppers in El Paso are advised to check a VIN report and secure an independent pre-purchase inspection to protect themselves.

An 18-year-old man died at a hospital after he was struck by a vehicle as a fight dispersed at the Petro Travel Center parking lot near I-10 in Socorro—officers said the collision happened at 2:10 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20 and investigators are reviewing the incident.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office—leading the investigation—examined an early Sunday death at the Petro Travel Center at 1295 Horizon Boulevard in East El Paso after officers found signs of a fight and an 18 year old man was hit by a fleeing vehicle and later pronounced dead at the hospital.

In 2019, Patrick Crusius shot 23 people and injured 25 at a local Walmart and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment, a move that united community leaders who said the city will not heal until he pays for the hate he brought—former Mayor Dee Margo spoke out during the proceedings.

El Paso Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 94th anniversary season with the Fabulous Finale – Classical Trio concerts at 7:30 p.m. on April 25 and April 26 at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso.

A free Opening Note with Nathan Black will begin at 6:30 p.m. on both nights and the program will feature works by Dvořák, Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky while tickets are available at the Plaza Theatre Box Office.

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.