Good morning, El Paso.

El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens closed after a storm caused trees to fall and power lines to break; crews are cleaning debris so the facility can reopen today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Whataburger is celebrating National Whataburger Day and its 76th birthday with free food and special deals available only through its app for Rewards members.

Offers run on Saturday, Aug. 8 and every Wednesday in August.

Yesterday, Aug. 8, San Lorenzo celebrations brought traditional dances, prayers and candlelight vigils to Clint + Ciudad Juárez at San Lorenzo Catholic Church.

The event honored a longstanding cultural heritage on both sides of the border.

Veterans Affairs held ceremonies on Aug.

2 to honor 49 Revolutionary War veterans, including Private Johann Michael Ehler—the only veteran from that era interred at Fort Bliss. His remains were relocated from Indiana by his descendant, preserving a unique piece of local history.

La Nube celebrated two years with a Two Years of Discovery event on Saturday in downtown El Paso.

The event featured two sessions (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.) and a bunny mascot meet after winning the 2025 Hands On! International Children's Museum Award.

EPISD named Matthew Reza and Brian Kelley to fill vacant trustee seats after Daniel Call and Valerie Beals resigned; the appointments will maintain school oversight in El Paso (a key district change).

El Paso Water reports a broken valve near Emory and Sunset Rd has reduced water pressure for 50-499 customers, and crews are repairing the issue while a water tanker sits at Rio Road and Hidden Way to serve those affected.

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.