Good morning, El Paso.

Local businesses celebrated 915 Day Tuesday with $9.15 cocktails at Nueve Uno Cinco, a tattoo flash sale at The Good Life Tattoo Parlor, a lowrider gathering at City Hall, and themed giveaways at Southwest University Park; Chuco Relic will host a merch event Sunday.

Mu Beta Phi's Royal Court hosts Giggles & Grooves at Parkers on the Hill on Saturday, Sept.

19, with comedy, music & dancing. Tommy Black, Robert Buck D Gipson & King T will perform while ticket proceeds will benefit prostate cancer awareness; tickets cost $35 or $60 for two.

The Bronco Swap Meet— a longtime family market since 1985— remains open Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. while owner Eddie Sandoval rebuilds it after a three-year COVID shutdown and plans a new food court area.

Hospitals of Providence welcomed baby Julian during the 915 Day celebration in El Paso.

The newborn arrived as the community marked the event with local hometown pride.

El Paso native Brittany Gonzalez credits her roots for teaching hard work and connection, qualities she carries as a Petty Officer 2nd Class logistics specialist in South Korea (NAVSUP, Site Chinhae).

She mentors sailors and upholds community pride as noted by the Navy Office of Community Outreach.

MUTTZ Canine Social Club, the dog park and bar near Topgolf in West El Paso, closed permanently this week because economic challenges and its location limited customer volume — owner April Mendoza said the club spent heavily to keep guests happy.

Destination El Paso CEO Brooke Underwood, a native who grew up in the city, leads efforts to boost tourism during 915 Day by promoting local dining, hotels, and cultural events (she noted plans to expand major venues like the convention center for future growth).

A local economic development official says improved infrastructure is key to attracting value-added production plants and distribution centers to the Borderland.

Future recruitment efforts will boost the region’s industrial growth.

El Paso drivers face higher costs as regular gas rises 37 cents in a week to reach $4.34 per gallon, surpassing both national and state averages.

UTEP economics professor Tom Fullerton said high crude oil prices and strong demand will keep rates elevated and strain local budgets.

EPCC professor Dr. Manuela Gomez launches her new book on Mexican American philosophy today at a free event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Valle Verde Campus, AST Building Flexitorium, Room 150 — drawing on five years of personal research.

UTEP President Heather Wilson will help build a proposal to bring the U.S. Space Academy to Texas, joining Gov. Abbott’s team working with the Texas Space Commission to show the state’s strong space foundation.

El Paso high school volleyball teams posted match scores from Sept.

15, with Coronado, Franklin, and El Paso High securing wins while players recorded standout kills, digs + assists. The scoreboard highlights team efforts and individual performances in the week’s games.

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl ended WK Kellogg Co.'s seven-year sponsorship on Tuesday, Sept.

15, leaving the bowl in need of a new title sponsor that will be announced soon to continue its support for the El Paso community.

The El Paso Times held an online poll for the Children's Hospital high school boys athlete of the week for Sept.

8-12, asking readers to choose standout performers in football and cross country. Nominees include Mason Ruybe, Christian Frias, and Julian Williams — results will appear soon.