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El Paso
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YMCA Bowling Family Center in Northeast El Paso will close on May 15 after its lease expired, leaving residents without a longtime community resource. Rep. Cynthia Boyar Trejo addressed concerns online and said she will work to bring new services to the area as Veterans Pool repairs continue. KFOX14
- ➤ Texas A&M AgriLife will hold its Harvest to Basket Farm Tour every last Sunday, with stops including Bodega Loya on Socorro Road — offering organic produce to locals amid rising food prices. KFOX14
- ➤ Gozo’s Ice Cream in downtown El Paso hires people with intellectual disabilities during Autism Awareness Month where shift leader Adrian Maisonet, who has autism, says the inclusive environment improves work skills & the El Paso Community Foundation helps local businesses learn supportive practices. KVIA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rockstar Burger Bar opened its second Eastlake location at 13649 Eastlake Blvd. C-1, offering premium burgers, cocktails and sports watch parties after eight years downtown. The new branch will host events including a Metallica listening party on April 29 (6 to 8 p.m.) and screenings for upcoming concerts. El Paso Times
- ➤ Slim Chickens is opening today on the far East Side at 3152 N. Zaragoza Road, bringing its cooked-to-order chicken tenders, sandwiches, and 14 dipping sauces to the neighborhood (with a $5 discount available through the app). El Paso Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Latin pop singer Chayanne will perform his 'Bailemos Otra Vez' tour at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso on Oct. 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 24 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com and the UTEP Box Office. El Paso Times
- ➤ Mexican singer Ximena Sariñana will return to El Paso for the Sol Summit Festival on May 2 and 3 at San Jacinto Plaza. She promises a special show — featuring tracks from her latest album and celebrating border culture — that will energize local fans. KFOX14
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County commissioners considered a proposed MOU with Law N Paws rescue at Monday's meeting to relocate animals to the rescue's new facility and receive 30 additional dogs monthly with county-provided staff, vehicles and equipment (Law N Paws still housed 60 dogs at its original site). KVIA
- ➤ ABC-7 honors retired SGT. Carlos Guerra Jr. who served 21 years in the Army and completed five missions including three wartime and two humanitarian efforts as part of Military Monday today. His legacy shows the valued service of military members in the community. KVIA
- ➤ Subcontractors on Don Haskins PK-8 School may receive over $400K as the EPISD board meets today to consider a payout ($403,760) to a bonding company, ending years of delayed retainage. This decision follows prolonged payment issues and could affect future bids. El Paso Matters
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UMC's ECMO team saved 19-year-old Diego Caballero after he suffered severe carbon monoxide poisoning and returned with family to thank the staff. The hospital celebrated its one-year ECMO program anniversary (treating 30 patients versus an expected 12), highlighting its life-saving care. El Paso Matters
- ➤ The DEA is urging residents to safely dispose of unused medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in El Paso, as officials say this will help lower drug misuse risks. Carlos Briano discussed the event on Community Conversations and encouraged locals to use the agency's Take Back Day resources. KFOX14
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ivan Melendez returns home today with the Reno Aces to play the El Paso Chihuahuas at Southwest University Park in a six-game series + marking his first hometown appearance since 2018. The player was activated from the developmental list earlier this month and is looking to improve his batting performance. El Paso Times
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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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Tripping Daisy Concert
7-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of eclectic pop rock tunes in a beloved El Paso venue.
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