Good morning, El Paso.

The Catholic Diocese of El Paso released its 2026 Kermess lineup featuring over 20 church bazaars from July 31 to Oct.

24 across El Paso and neighboring towns (Pecos, Van Horn, Alpine, and Presidio). Attendees will enjoy food, live music, games and raffles to support local ministries.

Tomorrow night on ABC-7 Xtra at 10:35 p.m., host Andrew J.

Polk will speak with Oracle about plans to address community concerns over Project Jupiter, a major data center near Santa Teresa where over 2,000 workers are on site & a peak of around 4,000 is expected.

Gas prices in El Paso have climbed to $4.01 a gallon, which is 13 cents over the national average and more than 50 cents above the state average after a nearly 10-cent rise in the past 24 hours.

One station on Montana Avenue listed regular gas at $4.24 on Friday (the highest observed in the city) as prices continue to climb.

El Paso school districts released first-day dates for the 2026–27 academic year with campuses opening from July 21 to early August, and families can attend free back-to-school events today at Bassett Place + other local sites to register and gather supplies.

On Friday, 11 graduates from the Fly HigHER Girls STEAM Academy celebrated with a discovery flight and a tour of the local airport and air traffic control tower as part of a program that encourages careers in aviation, aerospace and leadership.

El Paso ISD Fine Arts will stage a free, all-student production of Shrek The Musical from July 15 through 18 at Coronado High School with performances at 7 p.m. and a pre-show meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. (students gain real-world arts experience).

El Paso ISD will enforce Texas’ 90% attendance rule for the 2026-27 school year, meaning students missing too many classes risk losing credit. (Elementary students can miss up to 17 days while middle and high school students face stricter limits.)

El Paso Water’s Will Ruth Pond project is set to complete its first phase this fall near Will Ruth & Threadgill Avenues; the 25-acre pond is designed to capture over 100 million gallons of stormwater to reduce flooding in Northeast El Paso while additional drainage systems are added through 2029.

Wet N' Wild will host Summer Fest 2026 on Sunday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring music by Sonora Skandalo, over 30 vendors, contests + rides, while Mermaid Wednesdays run until July 29 and lifeguard Olympics will take place on Sunday, August 2.

Three local baseball players, Drew Gonzalez, Armani Raygoza and Diego Cardenas, may be selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, which starts today in Philadelphia + continues tomorrow.

Their strong performances in high school and college games point to a bright future for El Paso baseball.

UTEP and New Mexico State will play two basketball games in November.

The teams will meet on Nov. 12 at UTEP's Don Haskins Center (El Paso) and on Nov. 19 at the Pan American Center (Las Cruces).

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.

El Paso Christmas in July Bar Crawl

6-11 p.m. — RAD El Paso West — Check in required — Celebrate Christmas early with festive cocktails and a vibrant bar crawl experience.