Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, El Paso.
The Hope Border Institute and the Diocese of El Paso have expanded aid for migrants in Ciudad Juárez amid intensified border enforcement + the Border Refugee Assistance Fund now offers emergency shelter + medical care and mental health support through partnerships with local faith groups.
Bobby Fuller's music lives on in El Paso as Rhino Records reissues his hits and Bomp Records plans a tribute double-LP for this fall, while his iconic track 'I Fought the Law' remains a favorite on local radio.
Texas tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug.
7 through Sunday, Aug. 9 to let shoppers buy qualifying clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks without added sales tax, though many items only qualify if costing under $100. Purchases must come from a Texas store or online seller doing business in Texas.
Ysleta ISD named 12 new principals for several schools as students return on Monday, Aug.
3; leaders like Barbara Flores and Yvonne Castillo will lead campuses including Capistrano, Riverside and Presa across the district.
El Paso ISD has named three new principals for Park Elementary, Aoy Elementary, and Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 STEAM Academy, who will begin leading schools on Monday, Aug.
3. Each brings decades of local educational experience & a strong commitment to student success.
The city's largest stormwater pond, holding 100 million gallons, nears completion to reduce flood risk & enable 600 properties to leave the floodplain.
The project will benefit Northeast El Paso by enhancing stormwater management.
Estrella del Paso closed its Unaccompanied Children’s Program Friday (due to unpaid federal funds), which led to 13 layoffs and leaves migrant children without legal representation as providers await next steps.
El Paso Community College hosted the annual Power of Pink event on Friday, where breast cancer survivors received makeovers, professional photos, and gifts.
Organized with local hospitals and health providers, the event boosted survivors' confidence after treatment.
New Texas housing laws let developers convert malls and offices into apartments to address the housing shortage.
In El Paso, a city official noted the law makes a third of available land buildable + 36% of those lots have private restrictions, giving residents a chance to challenge new projects.
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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