Good morning, El Paso.

Tens of thousands will attend BTS concerts, the Sol Summit Festival, and Comic Con across UTEP and Downtown this weekend, and officials urge fans to arrive early and use alternative transport as heavy traffic and limited parking are expected (road closures near the Sun Bowl Stadium).

Navy Federal Credit Union is partnering with the Armed Services YMCA to host Bags for the Brave, a Military Appreciation Month donation drive that collects travel-sized personal care items.

Donations can be dropped off at four local branches until May 31.

Corpus Christi Monastery closed its doors Sunday after 59 years of service in Lower Valley El Paso — the Catholic Diocese said the Adoratrices can remain active at the Expiatory Chapel downtown.

The Star on the Franklin Mountains is lit in purple from April 28 through May 4 to honor BTS and its ARMY, with organizers including the local BTS ARMY group & the Chamber.

The display is expected to bring fans together under the Texas night sky.

Karol G will perform at the Sun Bowl on Sept.

5 and Sept. 6 after adding a second show to her Tropitour, with ticket sales opening today at (10 a.m. MT) via Ticketmaster.com.

EPISD is expanding its Teacher Incentive Allotment to include all core subject and special education teachers, boosting the program from 150 to over 2,300 participants for 2026-2027.

The district is developing a similar compensation model for principals assessing leadership, student outcomes, and campus climate & will start this school year.

Local officials closed roads near Cement Lake in west El Paso over fears that the dam at the Portland Reservoir might break; after lowering water levels, they reopened the streets and are monitoring the situation closely.

TxDOT finished switching I-10 eastbound lanes near the state line Saturday at 8:30 p.m., closing ramp exits for Anthony + Vinton to allow bridge work.

Westbound traffic will see a change on May 18 when Exit 0 is removed.

El Paso caregiver Angelina Olivera urged the FDA to expedite treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy after losing two brothers (she now cares for her teenage son, Ryu) and invited the commissioner to visit her home to see daily challenges.

Her letter calls for faster decisions to extend lives.

Koda, a playful 9-week-old German shepherd at the El Paso Humane Society, is available for adoption as AJ shares simple dental care tips—such as using a glove to gently ease puppies into brushing their teeth.

The El Paso Times invited readers last week to vote for a high school male baseball athlete for April 20-25.

Nominees include Noah Pavia of Canutillo and Jacob Rios of Del Valle among others.

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.

Gimme Gimme Disco

8:30-11:00 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — $22.16 — America’s most iconic disco party featuring ABBA and other disco classics for an energetic night on the dance floor.

Joseph Capriati Live in El Paso

6-9 p.m. — Lost & Found — $60.77 — Experience the energetic marathon DJ set of Italian techno master Joseph Capriati.

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

7-9:30 p.m. — El Paso Live — Tickets available — Experience a mesmerizing blend of Rock & Metal anthems performed by a classical orchestra in a candlelit setting.