Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, El Paso.
🏘️ Community
Local organizers have released a list of free summer events for families, including Movies at the Park (starting July 10 at Sgt. Jesus Roberto Vasquez Park), Cool Canyon Nights concerts, a Summerween library event, and more.
Free and discounted activities offer kids a variety of fun options before school resumes.
🎓 Education
El Paso families can collect free backpacks and school supplies at several community events starting today (the County Commissioner’s giveaway from 6 to 8 p.m. at Montana Vista Fire Rescue Station) with additional events on July 11, 18, 19, and 27 offering haircuts, sports physicals and more.
🌲 Environment
A new study by Climate Central shows that El Paso warmed by 6.3 degrees from 1970 to 2025 & now ranks among the five U.S. cities with the largest summer temperature increases.
The report links the rise primarily to human-caused climate change from fossil fuel use.
El Paso Water approved a plan at Wednesday’s Public Service Board meeting to treat brine water from its desalination plant with Upwell so that up to 3 million gallons of drinking water per day can be produced, along with extraction of valuable minerals.
Officials are finalizing details on costs and project completion.
🏛️ Government
In downtown El Paso, unaccompanied migrant children are facing expedited immigration court hearings without legal help, leaving them to navigate a confusing process.
Limited legal aid from nonprofits like Estrella del Paso offers some support, but most cases remain without representation.
El Paso native Andy Vargas was named a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations & a fellow in the U.S.-Japan Foundation Leadership Program, highlighting his business and technology background and role in fostering cross-cultural ties.
🏥 Health
El Paso WIC participants will soon complete quarterly check-ins remotely instead of scheduling in-person appointments; new EBT cards linked to the myWIC app will help mothers and expecting parents track benefits and appointments.
The system is being introduced to ease access to essential food resources.
🏈 Sports
Pitcher Samy Natera Jr., a Juárez native and Lydia Patterson High alum, earned his first MLB win on July 8 for the Angels in a 13-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
He was promoted in June after impressive performances with the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.
The 2026 MLB Draft will be held July 11-12 in Philadelphia, and Baseball America is spotlighting 10 Texas baseball prospects including El Paso’s Drew Gonzalez (the Times All-City MVP who signed to play for Texas Tech if he opts out of pro baseball).
El Paso Chihuahuas will give away free Eddie Guerrero bobbleheads at Southwest University Park during the Aug.
1 game against the Albuquerque Isotopes. Fans should arrive early + secure this limited collectible celebrating the late wrestling icon.
🎉 El Paso Events
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El Paso Swim & Cruise Fashion Show
7-10 p.m. — The Fountains at Farah — Check online for ticket info — Dive into summer style with a vibrant fashion show featuring local and global designers.
EL PASO w/ HAUNT ME
7-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Tickets available — Experience the ethereal sounds of the indie/dreampop band Cathedral Bells live.
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — St. Rogers Depot — Limited-time deals on tickets — Experience the magic of 90s hip-hop reimagined through string instruments under candlelight.
Plaza Classic Film Festival: Scream
10:30 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — Tickets from $33 — Experience the thrill of a classic horror film at the Plaza Classic Film Festival.
Ring Wars 23
7-11 p.m. — El Paso County Coliseum — $50+ — Experience an action-packed night of professional boxing featuring local talent.
Jiluka - World Tour 2026
6:30 – 10:30 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Tickets start at $60 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Jiluka live in El Paso.
Plaza Classic Film Festival: The Poseidon Adventure
3-6 p.m. — Plaza Theatre — Tickets start at $28 — Experience the thrill of classic cinema with a screening of The Poseidon Adventure.
Underoath Concert
7-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Tickets available — Experience the dynamic blend of chaos and harmony in Underoath's music.
Beyond Diagnosis Summit
9 a.m. — Starlight Event Center — CEUs available — Explore how trauma, mental health, and environment affect student success with a collaborative summit for families and professionals.
Molcajete Curing Workshop
5-7 p.m. — Los Portales Museum and Information Center — $30 — Learn to cure your molcajete with guided instruction and take home a new tool.
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