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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ARC Aerospace partnered with AI firm SiMa.ai Thursday to develop drone systems as part of a Pentagon initiative, while over 600 El Paso students received vouchers for the next school year under Texas Education Freedom Accounts. Future transit and space research meetings are planned to boost travel and jobs. El Paso Matters
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown El Paso businesses are preparing for a surge of customers this weekend as major events including Michelada Fest, Sol Summit, Comic Con and two sold-out BTS shows draw crowds. Local restaurant Lamezze expects double its usual business while stocking up to meet increased demand. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sol Summit Music & Cultura Festival takes over downtown this weekend at San Jacinto Plaza with concerts, art installations, and family activities including free entry for children 12 and under; gates open at 2:30 p.m. daily while vendors accept cashless payments. KFOX14
- ➤ Fans returned on May 1 for a second day of BTS merchandise sales outside Don Haskins Center as long lines formed ahead of the concert scheduled for today. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso Convention Center is hosting Comic Con from May 1-3 — a gathering where cast members of the 1986 film 'Aliens' are reuniting to share behind-the-scenes stories and sign autographs for fans. This reunion celebrates the movie's 40th anniversary. KVIA
- ➤ Country music star Cole Swindell will headline the 10th Annual Way Out West Country Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 in downtown El Paso; pre-sale tickets open May 5 with public sales starting May 8 via epwayoutwest.com + Ticketmaster.com. KFOX14
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ El Paso school districts are dealing with declining enrollment and many empty classrooms. El Paso ISD is planning a long-range facilities study while Ysleta ISD has reduced its campus count and Socorro ISD is reviewing building conditions (future boundary changes may be considered). KFOX14
- ➤ El Paso schools are testing different methods to teach AI with digital citizenship classes and new literacy courses while private schools let students choose AI tools under teacher oversight + reporter Claudia Lorena Silva explains these varied approaches as efforts to balance learning with safety. El Paso Matters
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Camp Mystic — site of the tragic 2025 floods — will remain closed for summer after its owners withdrew their application, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. The Texas Rangers and DSHS will continue the investigation. El Paso Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ El Paso native Michael Rivera is coaching the Rhinos in the NAHL finals after his team swept New Mexico, with Game 1 set for Friday at the Lone Star Brahmas arena in North Richland Hills. El Paso Times
- ➤ Kayla Thornton (33) of the Golden State Valkyries is named to ESPN's top 50 WNBA players list at No.38 ahead of the regular season on Friday, May 8, and she set career highs last season after returning from a knee injury. El Paso Times
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Sol Summit
12:00 – 11:59 PM — San Jacinto Plaza — Cost varies — Experience an unforgettable day of music and entertainment in El Paso.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
7-9:30 p.m. — El Paso Live — VIP tickets available — Experience a breathtaking laser show accompanied by the iconic music of Pink Floyd.
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Lou Deezi Live with GMoneyDt
7-8:30 p.m. — 11:11 EP TX — Free entry — Experience an unforgettable night filled with vibrant beats and high energy performances.
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Whitey Morgan and the 78's Live
6-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Tickets available — Experience the raw energy of outlaw country with Whitey Morgan & The 78's and special guest Leroy From The North.
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