Good morning, El Paso.

National Youth Violence Prevention Week begins this week as the El Paso County Sheriff's Office reports an increase in assault incidents on school campuses, including a new prank called senior assassin where students use replica firearms that shoot plastic projectiles.

The office will work with Emergence Health Network to raise awareness of mental health and domestic violence in schools.

A collision happened Sunday at 10:40 p.m. on Sean Haggerty west and Gateway South in the Northeast—one person received treatment for non-life threatening injuries while a second was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, and although TxDOT reported all lanes reopened just before 2 a.m., police said they will remain closed until the investigation is finished.

A Mexican judge sentenced a man and a woman to 50 years in prison for kidnapping two Cuban asylum-seekers who arrived in Juarez and held them for 45 days while demanding ransom payments—one victim was released on Jan.

18 after a partial payment before their arrest.

El Paso school districts began planning their 2025-26 budgets as they await a decision from state lawmakers on increasing school funding—districts are weighing measures like school closures and higher health insurance premiums to manage looming deficits and declining enrollment.

Budget approvals are scheduled before June 30, with many districts preparing for further cuts if funding does not improve.

Eastwood High School seniors attended Operation College Bound and learned about the steps to enroll in college as they registered for classes and met with college presidents—helping them prepare for fall enrollment.

A UTEP study found that undocumented immigrants in El Paso have a lower risk of crime than U.S. citizens, with fewer jail bookings and less serious charges as shown on April 17—researchers say policies like Operation Lone Star may be counterproductive—calling for review of current immigration practices.

El Paso City Council voted today to stop El Paso Electric from raising rates by including costs from the Texas Solar One facility — a 150 MW solar project near Fabens — which would add about $2.11 a month for residential customers.

The utility will file an updated request after the facility starts, and the city along with other groups will review any future cost changes.

Fort Bliss broke ground on April 22 on 4.3 miles of new rail track that can handle 565 rail cars and boost freight capacity by 40% to support rapid deployment of forces.

The project, funded by the National Defense Authorization Act, will take at least two years — a culmination of decades of planning for improved military readiness.

El Paso high school soccer players from San Elizario, El Dorado, Del Valle and Eastlake earned All-Region and All-State honors in Classes 4A, 5A and 6A.

They were recognized by the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches.

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.

2025 BBB El Paso Torch & Spark Awards

5-7 p.m. — St. Rogers Depot — Celebrate local businesses — Honoring Champions of Trust in our community's ethical leadership.

Candlelight Tribute to Luis Miguel

6:30-8:30 p.m. — St. Rogers Depot — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting melodies of Luis Miguel performed by the Four Bridges String Quartet under the glow of candlelight.