Good morning, El Paso.

Patrick Crusius pleaded guilty on April 21 to murdering 23 people during the Walmart shooting in 2019 and was sentenced by Judge Sam Medrano to life in prison without parole—more than 100 family members attended the hearing.

Abraham Alvarado, 20, is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after Leonel Monarrez, 18, was fatally run over during a fight at an East El Paso County truck stop on April 20 at about 2:10 a.m.—Alvarado was booked on a $650,000 bond.

On April 21, at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse, Patrick Crusius pleaded guilty to capital murder and 22 counts of aggravated assault for the 2019 Walmart mass shooting that killed 23 people—he received a life sentence for his racially motivated attack.

On Sunday at about 2:10 a.m., Socorro Police responded to a fight at a Petro Gas Station on Horizon Blvd where an 18-year-old, Leonel Monarrez, was run over by a gray SUV—20-year-old Abraham Alvarado was later arrested on charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with a bond set at $650,000.

Twenty-six-year-old Patrick Crusius pleaded guilty for the 2019 Walmart mass shooting that killed 23 people and showed no remorse in court on April 21—he appeared before Judge Sam Medrano.

The El Paso County Sheriff launched his first-ever DWI Task Force that made 36 arrests over the weekend — uniting his office with the Horizon Police and County Constable Offices — and he will ask county commissioners for full-time funding next fiscal year.

Early voting begins today for the May 3 election in several school districts and local jurisdictions around El Paso County.

Voting continues through April 29—25 sites offer flexible hours—to help voters avoid long lines on Election Day.

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.