Good morning, El Paso.

A Ft. Bliss soldier, Saúl Luna Villa, was sentenced to 27 years and four months for killing teen mom Aylen Marina B.V. when he shot her several times in Juárez's Anáhuac neighborhood on April 7 (he pleaded guilty and was extradited in February, and he must pay 1,949,000 pesos in damages).

A 20-year-old man allegedly ran over an 18-year-old man at a Petro truck stop in Socorro on April 20th after a fight at a house party — he now faces murder and aggravated assault charges as another man suffered injuries.

Residents in downtown El Paso expressed outrage over a fenced vacant lot on Myrtle and Noble that remains a hotspot for drugs, sexual encounters, and property damage, and City Representative Chris Canales said he will meet with the county's nuisance abatement team — and the county attorney — as residents demand action.

UTEP computer science professor Martine Ceberio was named a Piper Professor for 2025 by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation today—one of Texas’s highest statewide teaching awards.

She led efforts to improve UTEP's computer science program and boost access to computing education for women and under-served communities.

On May 1st, a federal judge in El Paso took steps to unseal court records from the 2019 Walmart shooting case and gave federal public defender Rebecca Hudsmith 60 days to propose how to release detailed billing records—lawyers on both sides will review which documents should remain sealed.

El Paso County confirmed 38 measles cases as of April 30 from an outbreak that started in Gaines County & spread to border areas with 14 cases in Juárez and one in Doña Ana County.

The El Paso Health Department extended clinic hours for free vaccines & is monitoring fewer than 10 active cases as state data are updated today.

Over 600 athletes from the region, including several from El Paso, will compete in the Texas UIL State Track and Field Meet that begins Thursday with Class 3A and 4A events, continues Friday with Class 5A, 2A and wheelchair competitions, and concludes Saturday with Class 6A and Class A contests – USA TODAY Network Texas has released detailed schedules for all qualifiers.

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.

HaAsh Concert

1 a.m. — El Paso County Coliseum — Ticket prices starting at $47 — Catch HaAsh live for a night filled with their catchy tunes and harmonies.