Good morning, El Paso.

Residents near San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint should expect road closures on FM-1110, North Loop, and Alameda for an annual pilgrimage set from 3-6 a.m. on Monday, Aug.

10 as part of the Fiesta de San Lorenzo. The church at 13021 Center Way will host a kermess from today through Sunday, Aug. 9.

El Paso Electric reported a multiple outage event on Thursday, Aug.

6 that left more than 6,000 customers without power, mainly in the Northeast and Far East, as crews worked to assess damage + restore service safely.

El Paso hosts a busy weekend with live music + cultural events: Calle 24 performs at the Plaza Theatre tonight, Sun City Tiki transforms the Convention Center Plaza tomorrow from 6 to 11 p.m., and family-friendly Saddle Days takes place at San Jacinto Plaza on Saturday morning.

El Paso native Gia Sole Espinosa, crowned Miss Earth USA, will represent the US in an international pageant in the Philippines starting Nov.

14 and host a Cars and Canines tribute on Sept. 26 to honor her friend Mia Molina who passed away last year.

Fabens ISD returned to school this week and joined Good Morning El Paso on Thursday at Fabens Middle School.

Principal Justin Kleist outlined plans for growth and a higher state accountability rating as teachers and student ambassadors boosted school spirit.

Canutillo ISD announced its expanded Teacher Incentive Allotment program will offer extra pay for teachers in fine arts, world languages, and career education for the 2026‑27 school year + over 90% of the district’s staff qualify for bonuses ranging from $4,500 to more than $18,000 based on designation and campus assignment.

Residents near Marathon’s East-Central facility reported a strong sulfur smell from a storage tank release on Aug.

4, and local officials along with community advocates have called for clearer communication — Marathon said its team addressed the incident with air monitoring that showed no health risks.

Wildfire smoke from distant fires covered El Paso on Thursday, Aug.

6, causing a hazy view across downtown, the Franklin Mountains, and local parks. Residents reported the hazy skyline while commuting and enjoying outdoor spaces.

The Marathon refinery in El Paso released toxic pollutants on Tuesday and Wednesday after a processing upset caused levels to vastly exceed safety limits, with strong odors reported across several neighborhoods; TCEQ (the state regulator) is investigating the incidents and local officials have expressed concern over transparency.

El Paso ISD is interviewing candidates to fill vacant Board of Trustees seats for Districts 6 and 7 after two members resigned amid budget struggles.

The board could swear in the two finalists Thursday night + chose appointments over a costly special election.

Hospital of Providence Children's Hospital is unveiling two new play areas designed for infants, toddlers, and teenagers as a collaboration with Spirit Halloween's Spirit of Children non-profit program.

The areas offer toys, video games + colorful spaces to help young patients ease anxiety during hospital stays.

Residents at Texas Tech Physicians at Transmountain have launched a Wellness Passport program to boost mental and physical health with activities like trips to White Sands National Park and art classes.

Intealth awarded a $5,000 grant to expand the initiative as a model for residency programs.

Harmony Road Recovery provides full-service outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment in El Paso.

The facility offers personalized programs, a sober living housing area (27 rooms), and a garden grown with support from the National Immigrant Farming Initiative to help individuals rebuild their lives.

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction on July 31 making high school graduates eligible under the NCAA rule that restricts transfer portal access and maintains roster limits—NMSU said its roster remains unchanged, while UTEP is exploring new player options; both teams return to practice Friday morning.

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.