Good morning, El Paso.

Historic Magoffin Home in downtown El Paso is offering hard hat tours today — guests six and older must wear safety gear as crews repair its 150-year-old adobe walls.

Tours will be available on select Wednesdays and Saturdays through July.

Foos Gone Wild will headline its first tour in El Paso on Friday, Oct.

2, at Lowbrow Palace — with Citi presale tickets starting today at 10 a.m. and general sales opening Friday at 10 a.m., following the release of their new album Welcome to Fooville.

El Paso ISD has notified employees that over 200 positions, including 54 teacher roles, are being cut amid a projected $52.8 million shortfall this school year.

Notifications arrived via email+phone, leaving staff uncertain about their next steps.

El Paso joins Team Texas Public Schools, a statewide coalition launched by State Rep. Gina Hinojosa to boost public school funding ahead of November’s election.

State Rep. Vince Perez said local districts face cuts + layoffs and similar roundtables are planned in other Texas cities.

Water from New Mexico is now trickling toward El Paso (Caballo Reservoir), refreshing the Rio Grande for a few months after a long drought.

A legal settlement reached last month among New Mexico, Texas and Colorado is expected to help address the ongoing water challenges.

The El Paso Fire Department's Water Rescue Team begins its summer training today to prepare for canal emergencies and swift-water rescues after recent water releases into the local canal and Rio Grande, while ABC-7 will follow the team's preparations.

Fort Bliss in El Paso earned the 2026 Commander in Chief’s Award for Installation Excellence among 104 garrisons on Tuesday, June 9.

Leaders credited Maj. Gen. Curtis D. Taylor plus Col. Brendan R. Gallagher for advancing mission support, energy modernization, and quality of life.

Local health professionals say many residents risk vitamin D deficiency because intense heat drives them indoors and high-SPF sunscreen blocks natural sun exposure, so they advise routine blood panels to catch low levels early & guide treatment.

USDA confirmed two active cases of New World screwworm in a goat and cattle from La Salle County and released sterile male flies to prevent further spread, as three cattle cases were reported earlier this week — a measure that comes amid a weakened cattle inventory and rising beef prices.

University Medical Center named longtime employee Maria Zampini its new CEO (its first female leader) and gave her a 62% raise; she will lead reforms using a $396.6 million bond approved by voters to fund upgrades including new patient observation rooms, a burn center and a geriatric clinic.

El Paso Fire Department officials warn that parked cars can reach 130 to 150°F in 10 to 20 minutes during triple-digit heat and advise residents to call 911 if they see a child or pet alone in a hot car (the department has handled around 100 similar calls recently).

Residents cast votes for the top high school girls team of the 2025-26 season — with nominees including Socorro softball, Americas basketball, Eastlake volleyball, and Parkland softball — and results will be announced soon.

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.

Tom & Collins Live Performance

9:00 p.m. — Lost & Found — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying night with the beats of Tom & Collins.