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Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Community College & El Pasoans Fighting Hunger are hosting free grocery pick ups every Tuesday from June 2 through November at its campuses; residents must bring a bag or wagon to collect groceries. KVIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTEP broke ground on Miner Crossing, a $102 million freshmen dorm building with 507 beds + a 22,000 sqft dining hall and 1,350 sqft fitness center, near Kidd Field on Glory Road on May 28; it will open for fall to ease on-campus housing needs. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso Independent School District trustees will vote Tuesday on a proposal by Superintendent Brian Lusk to cut 410 positions (250 on campuses and 160 in central offices) to save $28 million amid a budget shortfall. Affected employees can request a hearing with the board. El Paso Matters
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the city council voted to sell the historic Albert Fall House at 1725 Arizona Ave to Edge Limited Co. for over $800,000—built in 1907 and once listed as endangered by Preservation Texas, it is set for its first sale in nearly 20 years. KVIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In March, Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Dental Oral Health Clinic provided free dental screenings and cleanings for 60 uninsured older adults — dental students and faculty offered on-site treatment plans to address local care gaps. El Paso Matters
- ➤ UMC hosts a support group for stroke survivors to learn stroke symptoms and share their recovery stories during Stroke Awareness Month. The meetings take place every last Tuesday at 6 p.m. (in the neuroconference room). KVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTEP football games will air on FOX networks, The CW, and new MW+ streaming from July 1. Home contests on FOX include Oct. 10 vs Nevada, Nov. 7 vs Hawai’i and Nov. 14 vs Wyoming, while the only non-Saturday game, a road match at Air Force, airs on Nov. 21. El Paso Times
- ➤ Holly Holm and Stephanie Han will meet tomorrow at the El Paso County Coliseum on ESPN for a 10-round rematch for the WBA lightweight title. Holm, a former three-division champion, must show aggression to challenge Han, who won their previous bout on Jan. 3. El Paso Times
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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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