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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ El Fenix Bakery & Grocery expands its family business by opening a second location on Eastlake Blvd in Horizon City. The bakery serves Mexican breads, burritos & tortas and will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. El Paso Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community members are working to restore La Purísima Concepción — built in 1680 — as its roof needs repair before rising summer rain. The Socorro Mission Restoration Campaign invites supporters to a fundraising event at Bodega Loya on Oct. 17 to help raise $2.8 million. KVIA
- ➤ Mexican singer Calle 24 announced its stop at Plaza Theatre for its ETERNO TOUR — a historic downtown venue — with the performance set for Friday, Aug. 7; presale tickets became available today at 10 a.m. KFOX14
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Soldiers nearing military departure attended a Fort Bliss transition job fair on May 20 where 140 employers & organizations from various industries helped families prepare for civilian careers. El Paso Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduation ceremonies for many El Paso-area high schools begin on May 27 and extend into June, with most events held at (Don Haskins Center) and others at local venues. Schools set specific times and enforce rules that ban items such as outside food and professional cameras. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso ISD’s Citizens Bond Committee met at the Young Women’s STEAM Academy (4th of 8 meetings) to review critical projects including roofing, HVAC, and campus safety upgrades plus possible school replacements. The committee will vote on the master plan on June 11 before school board review in August. KFOX14
- ➤ Socorro Independent School District presented a $550.5M balanced budget today during a trustee meeting and set a public notice for June 7 with a hearing scheduled for June 17. The proposal covers $466.2M in the general fund, supports 45,000 students, and comes amid rising operating costs. KFOX14
- ➤ Governor Greg Abbott has extended the tuition freeze for undergraduate fees at Texas public colleges until the 2026–27 academic year. The move aims to keep education affordable by halting fee hikes as the state boosts financial aid funding. KFOX14
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTEP freshman sprinter Cydni Martin will run the 100 and 200 today at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Fayetteville – she returned from a broken pelvis and manages Graves Disease. El Paso Times
- ➤ Fight week begins in El Paso as world champion Stephanie Han will defend her title in a rematch with Holly Holm at MVPW on Saturday—her public workout at a family gym highlighted local pride and limited tickets remain available. KFOX14
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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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