Good morning, El Paso.

City leaders broke ground on the Sun City Lights project at Marty Robbins Park in East El Paso, adding brighter lights, new benches and improved landscaping to create a more inviting space for residents.

The enhancements began recently with plans to further develop the park.

Nearly 100 malnourished animals rescued from San Elizario are now recovering at Gracey’s Rescue Ranch with help from local volunteers who deliver food, medicine and shelter.

Many are gaining weight and showing signs of improvement while the ranch still welcomes donations.

Residents in Northeast El Paso have a new car detailing shop coming soon at 6000 Dyer Street, built on a vacant lot of Carvvy Auto Group.

The $170,000 project by Daniel Aldrete will offer full-range cleaning and restoration services.

The El Paso Museum of Art has been ranked among Texas' top five art museums by Glasstire after a recent investment in modernization, record attendance, and planned special exhibitions — the free museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Sunday.

Texans can shop tax-free from Friday, Aug.

7 through Sunday, Aug. 9 on clothing, footwear, school supplies (and backpacks under $100) while families could save millions on sales tax this weekend.

Jennifer Arias is the new principal of the all-girls Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy, which began its term on Aug.

3. The school (located at 2231 Arizona Ave) enrolls 470 students and plans to expand its programs to boost academic success.

At Anthony High School Wednesday, Anthony ISD kicked off the 2026-27 school year during Good Morning El Paso coverage.

Superintendent Oscar Troncoso and students showcased facility upgrades, school marshals, a new discipline approach (Restorative Practice), a $350,000 charter bus, and a new track.

A strong gas odor was reported Tuesday night in central El Paso and traced to the Marathon Petroleum refinery, where trained professionals deployed air monitors and confirmed no health risk as the odor dissipated by early Wednesday.

Residents in South Central neighborhoods near the Marathon Petroleum refinery reported strong oil smells and health effects last night after a hydrocarbon leak from a storage tank (refinery professionals responded with air monitoring and county officials call for greater transparency).

El Paso County began construction on an 8,000 sqft Parks and Rec headquarters at Ascarate Park funded by the 2024 Capital Improvement Bond.

The facility at 301 Manny Martinez Drive broke ground Wednesday to centralize permit and reservation services for park visitors.

CDC data shows that the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris (found mainly in healthcare settings) has been detected in 23 states with Texas reporting over 700 cases as of mid-July.

Local hospitals are urged to follow strict infection control measures to protect vulnerable patients.

Hospitals of Providence opened two new play areas yesterday to help young patients feel more at ease during their hospital stay; each space is designed for infants, toddlers, and teens.

Donations from Spirit Halloween stores in El Paso + Las Cruces supported the project.

UTEP officials said they are strengthening the offensive line by enhancing training and recruitment (steps aimed at boosting team performance in upcoming games).

Alex Mendez scored the lone goal for the Locomotive in a 1-0 win at Southwest University Park yesterday, giving the team a boost as they prepare to face Oakland Roots on Saturday.

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.