Good morning, El Paso.

El Paso County unveiled a historical marker honoring civic leader Elvira Villa Escajeda at Paseo de los Héroes Park on Saturday (July 18) to recognize her advocacy for families displaced by the 1964 Chamizal Treaty, with historians and community members celebrating her legacy.

Abundant Church gave nearly 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies (pencils, notebooks, folders) to El Paso families to help students prepare for the new school year; vouchers were given at Sunday services to both church members and other attendees.

El Paso County officials have paused plans for a duck pond at Ascarate Park while scheduling three community meetings (July 22 at 6:00 p.m., July 29 at 6:00 p.m., Aug.

6 at 6:00 p.m.) at the park pavilion to gather public input before moving forward. Residents are encouraged to share ideas during these meetings.

El Paso Animal Services is disputing higher shelter costs as several local governments withheld payments and began auditing invoices last year.

The city and its interlocal partners are working to resolve the billing disputes amid rising animal intakes that strain service agreements + impact budgets.

Stacker released data on home values across 13 metro areas, showing Fabens with a 1-year gain of $14,672 and Tornillo with strong growth as El Paso saw steady increases amid rising mortgage rates — a snapshot of ongoing shifts in the local market.

At the El Paso County Coliseum Saturday night, local boxers fought on a King Promotions card as Jorge Tovar remained unbeaten with a unanimous win, Victor Aranda and Dominic Barry earned decisions, while Nayeli Rodriguez lost her WIBA flyweight title fight; Las Cruces’ D'Angelo Sanchez won his rematch with a first round stoppage.

Fans at The Shack in West El Paso watched Spain defeat Argentina in a World Cup Final as Ferran Torres scored in extra time to secure Spain’s second title (16 years after their first win) while a red card left Argentina with 10 players.

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.

Airbourne Concert

8:00 p.m. — Sun Bowl Stadium — Cost not specified — Experience a high-energy hard rock performance from the Australian band Airbourne.

The Comedy Film Challenge Premiere

4-7 p.m. — El Paso Comic Strip — $10 — Experience the laughter and creativity as films debut from a 48-hour filmmaking race at the comedy premiere and awards night.