Good morning, El Paso.

UTEP is discussing a potential transfer of KTEP-FM’s management with the El Paso Community Foundation, leaving questions about job security, programming, and the studio’s future location at Cotton Memorial Building — the decision will be considered at the UT System Board of Regents meeting Aug. 12-13.

Las Cruces-born saxophonist Orlando Madrid performed the national anthem at the Padres-Dodgers game in El Paso on Monday, July 13th.

He has played with the Lakers and at the Louvre in Paris (highlighting his global experience) and impressed thousands with his solo performance.

The Salvation Army’s Music and Arts Conservatory graduated 35 students from its program that began June 15, where they learned music, guitar and choir.

The organization will start a weekly after school program soon + plans a larger class next year, urging community support.

Starting July 1, Texas WIC is using new EBT cards and expanding remote appointments for local families to ease access — although initial health checks still require in-person visits.

Local health officials from Texas Tech Physicians and partners held an event Saturday in El Paso offering free screenings & low-cost sport physicals for students, while the first 300 children received backpacks and enjoyed superhero visits.

El Paso Locomotive FC fell 2-0 to New Mexico United in their final Prinx Tires USL Cup match on Monday, July 13.

The team will travel to Tulsa on Saturday, July 18 (kickoff at 6:30 p.m. MT) after recording 18 shots in the game.

El Paso’s Drew Gonzalez (a standout at Americas High School) was drafted by the New York Yankees in the sixth round of the MLB Draft on Sunday, July 12.

He hit 13 home runs and drove in 54 runs this season during his All-City MVP campaign with the Trailblazers.

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.