Good morning, El Paso.

ABC-7 honored Army veteran Christina Velez (retired 16 years ago who served three combat tours, one peacekeeping mission, and six overseas tours) on Monday as part of Military Monday; she now runs a local animal rescue.

Femme Frontera Film Festival marks its 10th anniversary by hosting free screenings, panels, workshops, and a comedy set from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14 at the Mexican American Cultural Center + Plaza Theatre.

The Showcase Premiere on Saturday, June 13 will feature short films by emerging filmmakers.

Clint ISD named high school teacher Henry Rodriguez Teacher of the Year today.

Rodriguez (with 23 years of experience) teaches special ed, coaches varsity baseball, and nurtures a family-like bond with his students through a peer tutoring program at Clint High School.

Local nursing educators say that new federal loan caps effective July 1 may drop MSN enrollments and cut future nurse faculty, worsening shortages in advanced nursing roles in the region.

UTEP and TTHEP offer low tuition, but officials worry the caps could hurt the local pipeline.

El Paso hit 100 degrees for the first time this year yesterday, prompting families to seek cool relief at community spray parks, libraries, and malls.

The city opened cooling centers and extended library hours to help residents beat the heat.

Gary Lunsford was named permanent director of the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Monday.

He served as interim director since September and brings over 30 years of wildlife experience from positions in Massachusetts, Canada and Oklahoma.

El Paso doctor Dr. Luis Ortiz cautions residents against social media-sold peptides that lack proper human testing — he said these products may bring risks in purity, dosing and side effects during his ARC El Paso segment.

At Cattleman’s Steakhouse in Fabens, management said they are reviewing procedures after a goat delivered four babies last Sunday, resulting in the death of a baby goat (upsetting several guests).

On June 8, a Consumer Affairs report placed El Paso at No. 2 for mortgage-free homes — nearly 49 percent, or 74,127 houses, had been paid off at a median value of $186,000 while Detroit led the ranking.

Alex Zendejas, an El Paso native and winger for Club América, was named to the US Men’s National Team’s 26-player World Cup roster—his proud mother Monica recalled the emotional call that fulfilled a lifelong dream for the Borderland community.

Unbeaten bantamweight Ivy Enriquez will headline a pro boxing event at the El Paso County Coliseum on Aug.

7; her first eight-round fight will stream on DAZN at 8 p.m. MT while preliminaries air on YouTube at 6 p.m. MT — the card includes a WBA Continental Americas championship contest.

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.

LIVE IN THE 915 Comedy Series

8-10 p.m. — Sunset Parlor — Fun times guaranteed — Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs at the comedic showcase.

Gannon Fremin & CCREV Concert

7-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Tickets start at $68 — Gannon Fremin & CCREV promises an unforgettable live music experience in El Paso.

The Sleeping Beauty

7-9 p.m. — Magoffin Auditorium — $25 general admission, $45 front row — Witness the enchanting tale of Princess Aurora brought to life by the Nylia Ballet Company.

School Of Rock - The Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — UTEP Dinner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a lively musical adaptation of the iconic film with a talented cast.

Los Estramboticos Concert

7-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Tickets available — Enjoy a vibrant concert by Los Estramboticos with official merchandise.