Good morning, El Paso.

El Paso’s animal services face rising bills as municipalities see strays up 37% in three years; voters approved a $33 million bond for a new county shelter to house 290 dogs and 100 cats set to open in coming years + officials urge better pet care to curb overpopulation.

Crews resumed removing the Wells Fargo sign from the historic downtown office tower on Tuesday, July 21 after a brief pause caused by a cable break on July 13—no new naming rights tenant has been announced.

Texas country singer-songwriter Mike Ryan will perform on the Bud Light Main Stage at the 10th Annual Way Out West Fest in El Paso, which will feature local attractions like the Chili Challenge and bag-slingers tournament for a lively celebration of Western culture.

UTEP and the Fort Bliss 1st Armored Division Band will celebrate jazz's military roots with a free concert & panel discussion on Nov.

12 at Magoffin Auditorium. Funded by a 20K NEA grant, the event centers on WWI bandleader James Reese Europe and is open to the public.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland will perform a new winter-themed show with acrobatics and aerial feats at the Abraham Chavez Theatre on Dec.

20 at 7 p.m.—ticket presale starts tomorrow, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. as public sales open on July 24 at 10 a.m.

El Paso Symphony Orchestra will perform a live rendition of John Williams' classic score for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at the Plaza Theatre on Saturday, Oct.

10 — featuring the UTEP Choral Union — and tickets go on sale starting July 30.

Tool Box has opened a second location on the East Side at 2106 N.

Zaragoza Road (to address locals' concerns over ride-share prices) and will operate Tuesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. (providing a closer venue for a great night out).

San Elizario ISD will reorganize its elementary grades for the 2026-27 school year — moving pre-K3 to 2nd grade to Sambrano and grades 3 to 6 to Borrego — to address enrollment drops.

District leaders contacted over 130 families before the new year and will decide later on vacant campuses.

After heavy rains, the city’s Vector Control Program is urging residents to drain standing water from yards to reduce mosquito breeding; crews are fogging outdoor spaces as health officials report two West Nile virus cases and advise residents to take precautions.

El Paso health officials are investigating seven cyclosporiasis cases (five linked to travel to Mexico) and urge residents to wash produce and maintain good hygiene as no common source has been found.

A local steakhouse and a Mexican restaurant received low health inspection scores from checks conducted July 13–17; restaurants scoring below 60 face closure but may fix violations before reinspection.

The El Paso Times invites readers to vote this week for the high school preseason volleyball MVP representing El Paso Children's Hospital.

Nominees include standout athletes from Socorro, Eastwood, El Dorado and more (12 candidates) for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

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.

Round Rock Express vs El Paso Chihuahuas

6:30-7:35 PM — Southwest University Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling Triple-A minor-league baseball game in El Paso.