Good morning, El Paso.

Reach for a Star will host Lucha Night Out, a family-friendly wrestling event to fundraise for children from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at Three Missions Brewery on Socorro Road.

Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home opened two new cottages on Thursday — providing housing for 16 local youth amid rising economic and social needs.

The center now supports 80 children and families.

Texas Gas Service has shared energy-saving tips as summer begins; the company says turning off appliances after dark + sealing gaps can help lower bills, especially since natural gas use usually drops in warmer months.

The 19th Plaza Classic Film Festival runs from July 16 to 26 and features Music Movies, Americana, and disaster films with free outdoor screenings and family matinees.

Ann-Margret appears today at 7 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre for interviews before a 'Bye Bye Birdie' screening.

El Paso hotels owe $3.2 million in taxes with 12 hotels linked to Relianse, K&K & Legendary accounting for 67% of the total debt.

The El Paso Chihuahuas awarded $25,000 in scholarships to five graduating seniors, honoring Yolanda Arriola's legacy.

The awards recognize academic excellence, leadership and community service.

El Paso ISD students earned national honors in technology and history competitions around the country, with Chapin High School sophomore Wesley Vo finishing second at a national tech conference (Washington, D.C.) and others representing their schools in prestigious contests.

El Paso County plans to review proposals for managing the County Coliseum after six groups, including UTEP + the El Paso Sports Commission and former CEO Brian Kennedy, submit bids by Thursday.

Officials expect the decision will shape the venue’s future operations.

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller held a summit in Santa Teresa today where US and Mexican officials agreed to use sterile fly tactics to stop the screwworm—threatening livestock and food security.

The group plans to boost surveillance and speed up resources to protect local agriculture.

TxDOT officials said that drivers on Horizon Blvd. and Darrington Rd. will see two-way traffic reopen on the south side by the end of this week with temporary paving plus crews installing drainage near Pete La Rue while further construction keeps the Roslyn approach closed longer.

Health officials warn that bagged salads, berries, basil, cilantro and green onions may carry cyclospora, a parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea.

Residents should wash all produce thoroughly before eating, cutting or cooking it.

Instacart's recent study of 2025 ice cream orders shows vanilla remains the top flavor nationwide, while Texas shoppers favor Blue Bell just in time for National Ice Cream Day on July 19.

At Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas this week, UTEP football embraced a new era after joining the conference, naming EJ Colson as starting quarterback and gearing up for a season opener against Oklahoma.

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.

Los Rieleros Del Norte Concert

7:00 – 9:30 PM — The Plaza Theatre - El Paso — From $71 — Enjoy an exciting Latin concert by Los Rieleros Del Norte in the heart of El Paso.

Free Yoga Saturdays

1-2 p.m. — El Paso Museum of History — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly yoga class focusing on flexibility and mental well-being in a supportive environment.

Monterey Bay FC at El Paso Locomotive FC

5:59-8:00 p.m. — Southwest University Park — Giveaway available — Enjoy a fun football match and a special dog-themed giveaway.