Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, El Paso.
🏘️ Community
El Paso residents can enjoy a busy weekend with free movies at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park starting Friday at 8 p.m. + a free Cypress Hill concert Sunday at Speaking Rock Casino, along with the Plaza Classic Film Festival downtown and a Back to School Expo at Cielo Vista Mall.
Families with adopted youth can now use a free mini vacation program at the El Paso Center for Children's Youth Shelter at 3710 Altura Ave, which offers up to 10 days of fun activities, counseling, meals, and extra support provided by partner agencies (call 915-330-9513 to schedule).
New padel courts plus offices are set to be built at 3609 Lee Blvd in Northeast El Paso.
Alfonso Perez of ADP Engineering leads the $400,000 development on an empty lot next to Premier Signs.
🎭 Culture
Organizers announced that El Paso WinterFest will return downtown with holiday entertainment, music, and community events from Nov.
21 to Jan. 3, with vendor, performer, and parade applications opening soon.
La Nube will host an adults-only country night featuring live music, line dancing, karaoke, food, drinks, and a mechanical bull on Friday, July 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $45 for general admission (VIP options available) at 201 W.
Main Drive.
📰 Economy
Recent rate increases, hotter weather and the end of a fuel credit led to higher electric bills in El Paso in June.
El Paso Electric advises customers to consider its Budget Billing Plan or contact customer service for assistance with steady monthly payments.
🎓 Education
Ysleta Independent School District trustees approved moving forward with the remaining $32M of a temporary loan package on Wednesday night to cover payroll gaps—this measure replaces a lender that backed out amid concerns over declining enrollment and rising operational costs as the district awaits state revenue.
The FBI in El Paso warned that posts threatening schools can lead to serious consequences and urged parents, teachers, and students to report suspicious online behavior as classes resumed yesterday.
Former Tornillo High School student Joanna Hernandez is named the 2026 Teacher of the Year as she returns to her alma mater and credits her time as a student and campus secretary for inspiring her teaching career.
🏛️ Government
Project Jupiter developers have committed $50 million to improve water infrastructure for Sunland Park and Santa Teresa — $25 million has been collected so far — while Doña Ana County works with New Mexico on tax sharing, with funds expected in early 2027.
On Wednesday, Fire Station No. 23 on Threadgill Avenue unveiled renovations funded by the 2019 Public Safety Bond Program to upgrade its roof, locker room, and other amenities (a project that also improved 17 stations).
The Capital Improvement Department led the $1M work to support firefighter facilities.
A former La Tuna facility employee in Anthony raised concerns that the federal facility lacks enough staff as the Bureau of Prisons announced plans to close six facilities to address deferred maintenance and staffing challenges.
Representative Escobar said federal agencies typically update Congress during the appropriations process.
🏥 Health
Hospitals of Providence has opened a new Weight Loss Center West (at their N.
Mesa site) offering bariatric, general surgery and weight management services led by Dr. Benjamin Clapp. The center is set to expand care options for community members.
Texas Tech Health El Paso writer Dr. Paul Vieira, who has long covered cancer in the region, is now battling HPV-positive throat cancer and sharing his journey in his new *A Journey Here* series.
The $130M Fox Cancer Center project will soon consolidate care into one integrated facility.
🎉 El Paso Events
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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.
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