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El Paso
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UTEP honored local alumni business leaders and entrepreneurs at St. Roger’s Depot on May 28, recognizing 15 alumni-led organizations that employ over 2,100 people and support the local economy (including corporate partners like UMC) during its Miner Business Impact Awards ceremony. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pride Month returns to El Paso this June with free events today at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing and the El Paso Museum of Art. City officials installed Pride-themed cylinders on streetlights around Pride Square (a nod to local spirit) and later events will include a parade, sports night and community run. El Paso Matters
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ El Paso ISD postponed its board vote on declaring financial exigency and cutting up to 410 jobs until June 4 at 5 p.m. at the district Administration Building to allow more community input in closing a $42 million budget gap. El Paso Matters
- ➤ EPISD will vote Tuesday, June 2 at 8:00 a.m. on a measure that may cut 410 jobs as administrators address a $52.8 million budget shortfall at the EPISD Administration Building (1014 North Stanton St.), a move supported by Superintendent Brian Lusk that could reduce costs by $28 million. El Paso Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, water from Elephant Butte is released to flow through southern New Mexico along the Rio Grande at a rate of 2,800 cubic feet per second as part of the first day of the 2026 water delivery to American Dam in El Paso. El Paso Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is sharing motorcycle safety tips amid a rise in crashes. Motorcyclists are urged to wear DOT approved helmets + drivers should check blind spots to keep local roads safe. KVIA
- ➤ El Paso officials plan to expand volunteer cleanup events and introduce a $20 collection station pass after recording 84 illegal dumping incidents this year. They aim to make trash disposal more accessible, especially for residents in desert areas, and will increase cleanup events starting next year. KFOX14
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Stephanie Han defends her WBA lightweight title against Holly Holm on ESPN at the El Paso County Coliseum. The fight adds to a long boxing tradition in the Borderland with historic matchups like a quick knockout and a Jack Dempsey display in Juárez. El Paso Times
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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