Good morning, El Paso.

El Paso Animal Services rescued a kitten trapped 20 feet down a utility pipe after a caller reported it; the kitten was cleaned, evaluated, and later adopted by its rescuer.

Residents in Sunland Park's Anapra area remain without water — crews are working to repair a broken water line after service was disrupted Sunday night.

The Border Biennial 2026 opened this weekend at Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Gallery, showcasing over 70 works by 31 local artists and two collectives from the region, and the free exhibit runs through May 2.

Karol G headlined two sold-out nights at Sun Bowl Stadium on Sept.

5-6, delighting local fans with her hits while special guest Becky G performed and El Paso native Greg Gonzalez made a surprise onstage duet appearance.

The Painted Velvets, a band of four talented young musicians, combine piano, guitar, bass, drums — and vocals to create a unique sound in El Paso as they pursue big dreams with youthful energy.

The Shoppes at Solona is hosting Fiesta De La Cultura (a free event celebrating Borderland heritage with live mariachi, folklorico, dance performances, art, Lotería, Mexican candy and giveaways) on Saturday, Sept.

12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

AAA reported that gas prices hit a record 4.14 a gallon for this time of year and local prices in El Paso are rising as Labor Day weekend travel picks up.

Travelers may face higher fuel costs during the busy holiday weekend.

Young Women’s Leadership Academy (ranked top in El Paso) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year; principal Melinda Villalobos (who has championed student success) said the school has helped graduates pursue college and career paths.

Teacher Paula Perales and student Danity Martinez from Eastwood Knolls International School attended the Albert H.

Small Normandy Institute this summer and traveled to Normandy to honor fallen local soldier Jose Isabel Alvarado — a native of Smeltertown — by carrying a blessed cross with Smeltertown sand to his grave.

Las Palmas Medical Center became the first in El Paso to offer new robot-assisted heart therapy for atrial fibrillation and performed the procedure on Richard Aldersley using three small incisions.

Doctors advised patients to stop anticoagulants beforehand so the clip on the left atrial appendage works definitively.

University Medical Center will see a monthly funding change of $3.7 million plus El Paso Children’s Hospital will face $7.9 million in Medicaid adjustments, and both said they will work with state agencies to manage future impacts while keeping patient services unchanged.

UTEP will introduce a Family Section for the 2026 football season in section 17 where each adult ticket costs $20 plus comes with two free youth tickets for kids 12 and under.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on the week of each home game with fewer than 1,300 seats available.