Good morning, El Paso.

The El Paso County Commissioners Court declared Aug.

31 Cookie Queens Day to honor Girl Scout Troop 50063 after member Shannon Elizabeth Stevens was featured in the documentary Cookie Queens, celebrating youth leadership and entrepreneurship and encouraging local girls to follow their dreams.

Karol G will perform at Sun Bowl Stadium this weekend, with limited Saturday night tickets and a sold-out Sunday show — Becky G opens at 7:00 p.m. Fans should download their digital tickets before arriving for designated parking at 10:00 a.m. and to comply with clear bag rules.

Juan Gabriel’s restored concert film, Mi Primer Bellas Artes, will play at Cinemark theaters on Sept.

15 during Hispanic Heritage Month. The film uses personal archives - including rehearsal footage - to honor his iconic performance at Bellas Artes.

Lauren Hernandez, Miss El Paso USA, and Victoria Benitez, Miss El Paso Teen USA, were crowned and will compete at Miss Cosmo USA at the Abraham Chavez Theater on Sept.

18-19. They plan to support neurodivergence and children’s health care in the community + inspire girls to pursue their goals.

Clint ISD approved a balanced budget on Aug.

25 with a $1.09 per $100 tax rate that boosts its reserves. The board set a nearly $127 million plan that will cover 140 days of operations and fund facility upgrades — a conservative move amid a 13% enrollment decline.

UTEP begins fall with record enrollment as students face 30 to 40 minute parking searches due to construction and upcoming Karol G concerts that bring extra traffic.

The university is expanding shuttle hours + exploring additional parking options with nearby partners to ease the campus parking crunch.

El Paso City Council will consider renaming Lincoln Park to Lincoln Park + El Paso's Chicano Park today based on a proposal with 53 verified signatures, and the council will review a multi-pronged plan to reduce DWI incidents that contribute to 35% of local traffic fatalities.

A border wall project along U.S. highway 90 near Big Bend National Park has paused construction for an evaluation after CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott visited the site to consult with local leaders, ensuring the preservation of a 1918 historical marker.

Local resident Arlinda Valencia is collecting signatures to protect her family’s legacy from being lost.

Alex Duhl moved from Ohio to El Paso three years ago and launched El Paso Travel Family to share local family activities — from road trips and restaurants to seasonal guides.

Her full-time social media account now has nearly 50,000 followers and partners with local businesses to highlight the region.

The El Paso County Coliseum broke records in May by earning over $1.5M in ticket sales as record boxing and Disney on Ice events drew more than 33,000 visitors — the boxing rematch saw Stephanie Han retain her title.

Multiple local programs also took place at the venue.

Week 2 of local high school football is scheduled for Sept.

3 and 4 with games featuring matchups like Bel Air vs Socorro on Thursday and multiple contests on Friday that include teams from Alpine to Santa Teresa, and fans can submit photos (via Chime In).