Good morning, El Paso.

El Paso native Noelia Granados credits six years in the Navy (serving at NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka in Japan) with boosting her confidence and building a second family.

El Paso native Noelia Granados, a Navy logistics specialist inspired by local challenges, has grown confident through military service since graduating high school and now supports Pacific operations in Yokosuka at the region’s largest U.S. Navy logistics command.

Children (ages 3 to 16) will join a free fishing tournament this Saturday at Ascarate Park, hosted by the Ascarate Fishing Club.

Fishing poles (provided if needed) will be available and prizes will be awarded for each age group in a catch-and-release event.

The Parks and Recreation Department will host round-two meetings from Tuesday, Aug.

18 to Thursday, Aug. 20 for residents to share ideas on improving parks and trails. Meetings are set at community sites (Veterans, Don Haskins, Memorial Senior, Sylvia A. Carreon, and The Beast Urban Park).

Small businesses along Mission Trail will receive federal funding for a marketing and operations program.

U.S. Representative Escobar, local economic development officials, and media experts will lead workshops on business growth — a key effort to boost the region's economy.

El Paso locals will enjoy a busy weekend with Santana and the Doobie Brothers performing Sunday at the Don Haskins Center, DJ Zhu hosting a pool party at the Elmont Club (240 W.

Castellano Drive) today, and Touch Bar celebrating 12 years with drag shows on Saturday and Sunday.

The Canutillo ISD Board is now accepting candidate applications until Monday, Aug.

17 at the CISD Administration Building on Artcraft Rd (El Paso). The election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3 when polling stations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

El Paso public schools received state accountability ratings on Thursday as EPISD improved to a B rating (with gains at Murphree, Guillen, and Tinajero) and Ysleta ISD led with all nine high schools earning A ratings; TEA will release ratings statewide on Friday.

Harmony School of Innovation began its school year on Thursday as ABC-7 covered back-to-school events; Principal Dr. Michelle Sepesy outlined plans for a makers' space (students learn coding, design, and 3D printing) while Teacher Valerie Moreno celebrated her students' Award of Excellence win at the VEX Robotics World Championship.

The El Paso Chamber will host the State of Education and Workforce event on Wednesday, Aug.

19 at Hotel Paso Del Norte from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., where local superintendents and Workforce Solutions Borderplex’s CEO will share new talent development plans (registration ends today).

El Paso International Airport is moving ahead on major upgrades with millions from federal and airport funds driving ongoing construction.

The projects will boost parking facilities + manufacturing areas to improve traveler services and local business.

The Plaza Hotel will host a yappy hour on Wednesday, Aug.

26 from 5 to 7 p.m. on its 17th floor rooftop bar, where guests can enjoy food and drinks, free pupuccinos, giveaways & donate pet supplies to Rescue Runners.

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.