Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
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🏘️ Community
El Paso will host the inaugural Amigo Man 5K Race & 1 Mile Walk on May 3 at McKelligon Canyon, with packet pickup available in advance and race start at 7:30 a.m., featuring a discount for military participants and family-friendly activities to support the Bryan Crowe Scholarship.
🎭 Culture
El Paso’s 'Amazing America' project featured oral histories retelling the Bracero Program’s role in agriculture + railway maintenance, showcasing how the historic agreement shaped local communities during challenging times.
El Paso celebrates the 30th anniversary of Día de los Niños with a free parade, games, and literacy activities at Pavo Real Park on Saturday, April 25 and later hosts an adult-only Margarita Festival with a tasting contest at The Yard Patio Beer Garden on the same day.
📰 Economy
Texans currently pay two gas taxes, with a state rate of $0.20 per gallon and federal rates of $0.184 per gallon for gasoline and $0.244 for diesel (set by federal law and the state legislature), while some officials called on lawmakers yesterday to suspend the taxes amid rising prices.
🎓 Education
A U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday that Texas can require public schools to display donated Ten Commandments posters in classrooms.
Canutillo ISD said it will consult legal counsel and plan the display as required by Senate Bill 10.
🌲 Environment
H-E-B gave out free Earth Day tote bags featuring Garner State Park at select store locations on April 22 as supplies lasted + customers could also buy additional reusable bags for $1.50 to support environmental efforts.
Water managers along the Rio Grande are facing water shortages after early snowmelt and low reservoir levels were reported on April 22.
Irrigation releases will begin April 28 — water supplies remain at risk unless summer monsoon rains bring relief.
🏛️ Government
Drivers in west El Paso face traffic delays as Cement Lake repairs prompt lane closures along Loop 375 and Doniphan — the police assist in managing the reduced lanes to ease morning commutes.
El Paso Water says crews work to reduce pressure on the dam that could overflow.
City officials warned BTS fans not to climb the Franklin Mountains for the Sun Bowl concerts on May 2-3 because the loose rock and height pose a danger & they will enforce ticket-only entry with security and law enforcement to prevent trespassing.
Texans will save on emergency supplies tax starting Saturday, April 25 through Monday, April 27 as Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock explains that qualifying items include household batteries, flashlights, and portable generators under $3,000 (online delivery charges may be taxable).
🎉 El Paso Events
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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.
Orlando Performance at UTEP
2-5 p.m. — UTEP Wise Family Theatre — Tickets from $39 — Experience the enchanting dance performance of Orlando at UTEP.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sol Summit
12:00 – 11:59 PM — San Jacinto Plaza — Cost varies — Experience an unforgettable day of music and entertainment in El Paso.
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.
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.
Cazzu - Latinaje North America Tour
7-9 p.m. — El Paso County Coliseum — $46 — Argentine trap star Cazzu electrifies the stage with her high-energy performance in the Sun City.
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