Good morning, El Paso.

WestStar and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas awarded $63,000 in grants to five local nonprofits serving El Paso and Las Cruces under the Partnership Grant Program — the funding supports community initiatives and local services.

Rewind El Paso, a classic video store featuring VHS tapes, DVDs, and retro tech, opened on Sept.

1 in downtown El Paso (205 S. Stanton St.). Future plans include movie nights and special screenings.

El Paso hosts its 2nd annual Kermes de los Vecinos on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. in the Downtown Arts District to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day, featuring live music, dance, games, a piñata (5 to 5:30 p.m.) and food trucks; dress for triple-digit temperatures.

El Paso ISD opened the Cougar Care Center Thursday in the Franklin Feeder Pattern - the hub offers food, hygiene, clothing and classes to support families and remove barriers to student success.

On Sept. 10, El Paso experienced heavy rain and lightning that knocked down poles, sparked a tree fire, and forced some local schools to curtail homecoming events — most power was restored by Thursday morning according to the National Weather Service.

El Paso Animal Services is owed $1.5 million from four local partners after increased fees + removal of billing caps led to contract disputes; San Elizario officials and county administrators are reviewing invoices while negotiating revised billing guidelines to ease the financial burden. The county is advancing plans for a new shelter.

On Aug. 19-31, Gov. Abbott and candidate Hinojosa held separate campaign events in El Paso where Abbott addressed education concerns at a Northeast home and Hinojosa discussed data centers and affordability at a courthouse.

They focused on local issues including housing to connect with community needs.

The VA will host a motorcycle ride on Saturday, Sept.

12 to boost suicide prevention awareness — the ride departs Barnett Harley-Davidson and ends at the VA South Central Clinic where same-day behavioral health services and enrollment info are available.

We Hike is hosting a veteran suicide prevention walk for military families at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park on Thursday, Sept.

17 at 6:45 a.m. — the event will include veteran-led yoga at 8:15 a.m. and a sunset walk on Monday, Sept. 21 at 6:45 p.m.

In a high school football game played on Thursday, Sept.

10, 2026, Cathedral defeated Anthony at Anthony High School in Anthony. The match kept local fans engaged and showcased rising team talent.

El Paso high school football teams completed Week 3 games on Sept.

10 and are in action today with matchups like Franklin vs. Andress and Chapin vs. Riverside across the city. All 31 teams compete actively — a key part of local sports excitement.

Del Valle Conquistadors beat El Dorado Aztecs 43-35 at SAC II and Pebble Hills Spartans edged Hanks Knights 49-44 at SAC I on Thursday night; upcoming games see Del Valle hosting Coronado + El Dorado playing at Burges while Pebble Hills meet Permian and Hanks host Ysleta.

Flying to Utah yesterday, the Eastwood Troopers play today against national power Corner Canyon at 7 p.m. in Draper + coach Julio Lopez said the game tests his team and sets up a future home series.