Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
Good morning, El Paso.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
The Altons Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Tickets vary — Experience a fusion of soul, rock, and Latin vibes with energetic grooves.
Caifanes Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — El Paso Live — Ticket costs may apply — Experience the iconic sounds of Caifanes live in concert.
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.
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.
Beauty And The Beast
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Disney's enchanting musical with stunning visuals and beloved songs.
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.
INTERFLAG EL PASO
Tournament — All day — Eastside Sports Complex — Entry fee varies — Witness international flag football teams compete for glory.
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.
Party on the Plaza: Salsa Night
5-8 p.m. — San Jacinto Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of vibrant salsa music with DJ Ritmo Limon and headliner Team Havana.
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