El Paso Inc.

08/19/2026

🎨 Inspired by the small “free libraries” found outside homes and businesses, El Paso artist David Rivera wondered: Why not do something similar with art?

That idea became White Box Gallery, a new citywide initiative showcasing 30 artists across Brave Books, The Falstaff, the Main Library and Café Con Leche.

Each location explores a different theme tied to home, play, the desert and the “monsters” people create within themselves. Public receptions begin Aug. 22.

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08/19/2026

🦆 The future of duck pond at Ascarate Park remains undecided as El Paso County moves closer to a major overhaul of the regional park.

The county has allocated $46.4 million for improvements, including $6.1 million for lake renovations. After months of public meetings, county officials say much of the feedback has favored preserving and improving the roughly five-acre duck pond.

Plans also include new pickleball courts, accessibility improvements, a festival lawn, an outdoor stage and upgrades to trails, shelters, lighting and landscaping.

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08/18/2026

🎒📸 LAST CHANCE TO VOTE!

Voting for our Back-to-School Photo Contest closes tonight! 🗳️

Help us choose this year’s winner by voting for your favorite back-to-school photo before time runs out.

🎁 The winning photo will receive a $100 Flix Brewhouse gift card! 🎬🍿

✨ Cast your vote today and help your favorite photo take the top spot!

Presented by El Paso Children’s Hospital and sponsored by McDonald’s Castro Enterprises Inc.

08/18/2026

🏃 El Pasoans hit the road Sunday for the 21st annual Tour de Tolerance hosted byEl Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center. 🚴

Starting at Santa Teresa High School, participants took part in cycling and gravel races, a 5K run/walk and family and dog walks.

Proceeds from the annual fundraiser support the museum’s educational programming and outreach efforts focused on combating hatred and injustice.

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08/18/2026

The bidding process for the future management and promotion of the El Paso County Coliseum is starting over.

County commissioners unanimously scrapped two RFPs Monday without public discussion, rejecting submitted proposals and closing a management solicitation that was still underway.

Facing criticism over the decision, the county said hundreds of questions from potential vendors showed that more operational details were needed before bidding could continue. A timeline for the new RFPs has not been announced.

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08/18/2026

Conviva Senior Primary Care is bringing its personalized, bilingual, senior-focused healthcare to the Lower Valley with the opening of its third El Paso location. 🩺

To honor the late El Paso icon and private investigator Jay J. Armes, artwork by photographer Art Moreno Jr. will be on display inside the clinic on the historic former Armes estate.

Location: 8100 N. Loop Dr., Bldg. C Ste. 307, El Paso, TX 79907 📍
Grand opening: August 19 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 🗓️
What to expect: Meet the care team, tour the center, music, food, prizes and special guest speaker Jay J. Armes, III

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08/17/2026

📻 Big changes could be coming to KTEP 88.5 FM.

UT System regents have cleared the way for the El Paso Community Foundation to take over programming and daily operations of the public radio station owned by UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso as KTEP faces the loss of 33% of its budget from federal funding cuts.

KTEP’s five employees and student workers are expected to remain, and no immediate programming changes are planned. The foundation says it will seek community input as it considers how the station could grow.

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08/17/2026

Who will be named the 2026 Women of Impact honorees?

For more than two decades, Women of Impact has recognized women whose leadership, innovation, and service have strengthened our community.

The 2026 Women of Impact honorees will be revealed on August 23.

Join us on Wednesday, October 7, at Hotel Paso del Norte as we celebrate this year's remarkable women and the lasting impact they continue to make in our city.

Tickets and tables are available now!

Learn more and reserve your seat at elpasoinc.com/woi

08/15/2026

🏀 UTEP Basketball is starting from scratch this season.

With no returning players from last year, coach Joe Golding brought in 13 newcomers to build a bigger, older and more experienced roster for the Miners’ first season in the Mountain West.

UTEP gave fans an early look at the new squad during two exhibition games in Juárez, scoring more than 100 points in both wins while showing off its size, rebounding and 3-point shooting. 🔗

UTEP’s 2026-27 basketball squad showcased strong performances in two exhibition games in Juárez, winning both with balanced scoring and impressive shooting efficiency despite missing key injured players.

08/15/2026

🪩 marshmello is returning to El Paso for the first time in more than nine years.

The Grammy-nominated DJ and producer behind hits including “Happier,” “Wolves,” “Silence” and “Friends” will perform Friday, Oct. 2, at The Elmont Social.

The show is open to guests 21 and older, with tickets and table and cabana reservations available through The Elmont.

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