Good morning, El Paso.

Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept.

7. Many services, including schools, libraries and government offices will be closed, while major retailers, the El Paso Zoo & key city offerings remain open for the holiday.

National Food Bank Day was held on Sept.

4 to honor local food banks as El Pasoans Fighting Hunger provided food at its Mercado and through community partners. Upcoming Hunger Action Month events include a golf tournament on Sept. 11 and a cookie fundraiser from Sept. 14 to Sept. 26.

Dr. Gary Chapman, author of 'The 5 Love Languages,' will speak on relationship advice during Sunday services at Abundant East (1000 Valley Crest Drive) on Sept.

6 at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open to community families.

Somos Performance Group will open a new performing arts studio in the Union Plaza District on Sept.

18 - featuring live music, games, and giveaways at a cash bar; classes begin Oct. 6.

Gas prices in El Paso are climbing ahead of Labor Day weekend due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with regular gas averaging about $3.95 and diesel nearly $5.80.

Many residents say higher pump prices are leading them to reduce travel plans.

Nineteen Ysleta ISD schools earned the Purple Star designation for military family support, the district announced Thursday — the designation recognizes the HERO Military Program that offers military families enrollment help and campus resources.

El Paso ISD sent an update letter reporting a completed $3M property sale and higher football game revenue, while rehiring 100 workers and noting a shortfall of 497 students.

It will launch a public financial dashboard by late Sept to track enrollment, revenue, expenses & payroll.

El Paso ISD said a tech outage from a substitute driver delayed a Murphree PK-8 bus on Wednesday; officials met with parents Thursday and are reviewing ways to boost communication.

Lincoln Park in Central El Paso is now Lincoln Park (El Paso’s Chicano Park) following a Sept.

1 City Council vote, set for its annual lowrider show on Sunday, Sept. 20. The city launched its Adopt-A-Street program and the Commissioners Court approved the hospital district's tax rate and budget.

Marathon Petroleum and the city have collaborated since 2025 to build a new alert system that was tested Thursday, which will notify residents within a half mile radius + expand the 24 hour helpline during refinery events.

A community meeting is planned on Oct. 6 at Riverside High School.

Ezra, a 20-year-old cancer patient, was cleared by his doctor and surprised by his care team, family + Reach for a Star with tickets for Karol G’s show at Sun Bowl Stadium today.

He will enjoy the concert as a welcome break during his long fight with illness.

The Borderland Blitz Week 2 schedule lists local matchups with game times at 6:30 and 7 p.m. Final scores from Thursday (Pebble Hills, Chapin, Andress, Americas, and Centennial) update the community sports scene.

UTEP (the hometown team) joined the Mountain West Conference after raising millions to cover buyout fees, lost revenue, facility upgrades and recruiting funds.

The transition from Conference USA marks a new era as local fans anticipate tougher college sports competition.