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El Paso
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City crews have been installing pride-themed decorations on downtown streetlights — from Franklin to Missouri avenues — to celebrate Pride Month. The project started the week of May 18 and will continue next week to create a welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors. KFOX14
- ➤ Jose Magdaleno, a Vietnam veteran, received his long-awaited Purple Heart last Friday in a ceremony hosted by the El Paso Military Resiliency Center—family and fellow veterans honored his service. KFOX14
- ➤ Volunteers can help place flags today at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in honor of veterans ahead of a Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. on Monday. The cemetery holds over 40,000 headstones & 65,000 burials, inviting community members to show their support. KVIA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Fire Department crews responded to a Condition 2 fire near Dyer Street - Lincoln Avenue on Friday morning and quickly knocked down the flames while checking for hotspots. KFOX14
- ➤ A fire burned in construction workers' sleeping quarters in Juárez on Friday near the Bridge of the Americas in south-central El Paso, starting around noon + wooden structures were damaged with no injuries reported. KVIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ El Paso will host a busy summer of concerts and festivals from June to December, featuring headliners such as Caifanes, Air Supply, and Karol G at venues like Plaza Theatre and Don Haskins Center; more events will be announced as the schedule updates. KFOX14
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local auto shops have raised synthetic oil changes to $70-$80 from last year's $50-$60 due to rising oil barrel costs and supply chain disruptions linked to a Middle Eastern conflict (some drivers now opt to do their own maintenance). KFOX14
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IDEA Public Schools will serve breakfast and lunch for children under 18 at select campuses from May 26 to July 31. Breakfast is offered Monday to Friday at 7:30 a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m., except on federal holidays including June 19 and June 29 to July 4. KVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials are preparing to sell the historic A.B. Fall Mansion in Central El Paso, with the listing process expected to begin soon. El Paso Inc.
- ➤ El Paso Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team handles mental health 911 calls using volunteer officers to connect distressed callers with help and avoid jail or hospital visits. The program—started in 2019—has diverted 98% of cases while planning to expand staffing and vehicle support. KFOX14
- ➤ El Paso Border Patrol held a ceremony on May 21 at the Socorro ISD Student Activities Complex to honor 161 fallen agents, including 28 local officers, with speeches, parachute landings, a 21-gun salute & a riderless horse procession. El Paso Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emergence Health Network hosted its Shine Bright Prom on Friday at Marty Robbins Recreation Center, offering clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities a night of dancing and free hair and makeup services by Milan Institute of Cosmetology students while resuming a tradition paused during the pandemic. KVIA
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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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MVPW-03 - Han vs Holm 2
3 PM — El Paso County Coliseum — Tickets available — Witness hometown hero Stephanie Han defend her title in an exciting championship bout.
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The Altons Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Tickets vary — Experience a fusion of soul, rock, and Latin vibes with energetic grooves.
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Caifanes Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — El Paso Live — Ticket costs may apply — Experience the iconic sounds of Caifanes live in concert.
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Showtek Live in El Paso
8-11 p.m. — 11:11 El Paso — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Showtek at this vibrant venue.
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Palomazo Norteno - Clase Maestra Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — El Paso County Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Latin music as Palomazo Norteno takes the stage for a memorable performance.
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Candlelight Concert: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — St. Rogers Depot — $55.21 — Experience iconic 90s hip-hop classics reimagined by a string quartet in a magical candlelit setting.
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INTERFLAG EL PASO
Tournament — All day — Eastside Sports Complex — Entry fee varies — Witness international flag football teams compete for glory.
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New Moon Sound Bath Experience
6-10 p.m. — Franklin Mountains State Park Visitor Center — Ticket sales end at noon — Experience a soothing outdoor sound bath under the celestial glow of the New Moon.
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