Good morning, El Paso. Did you know that parts of the Mexican Revolution were planned in El Paso Texas? Hopefully we were on the good side.

In today’s Border City Buzz:

• Stargazing At Franklin Mountains

• Fort Bliss Announces Immigration Facility

• El Paso Chihuahuas Home Opener

Let’s get to it.

Things To Do

For Adults

🌠 Stargazing At Franklin Mountains

Gear up for a stellar adventure with the Hubble Night Sky Challenge! Celebrate 35 years of Hubble's discoveries by joining local astronomers at Franklin Mountains State Park on March 28th, from 7 PM to 10 PM. For a small fee, explore the cosmos through telescopes, spotting nebulae and galaxies that Hubble has studied. Perfect for amateur stargazers and anyone interested in the stars above us. You can learn more and register here.

📅 Date & Time: March 28, 2025, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Franklin Mountains State Park - 2900 Tom Mays Access Rd., El Paso, TX 79911

⚾ MLB Opening Day At Willies

Today is MLB opening day! Willies opens at 1 P.M. and is offering smoked brisket nachos and $1 hotdogs to celebrate. If you’re an MLB fan it should be a good time…and go Dodgers! 😜

📅 Date & Time: March 27, 1:00 P.M.
📍 Location: A Willie Good Dive Bar , 10530 Dyer St El Paso, TX 79924

🍪 Night Market In Sunland Park

There’s a night market happening this Saturday in Sunland Park. There will be local vendors selling baked goods, hand-crafted goods, and other unique items. It’s a great way to support local.

📅 Date & Time: March 29, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: 1580 Appaloosa, Sunland Park, NM

🍷 Charms & Wine

They’re making sacred hearts and charms today at Margin Notes Book Bar. It’s basically crafts with some wine. You have to register though and I put their post below.

📅 Date & Time: March 27, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 7460 Cimarron Market Ave, El Paso, TX

🤠 ¡La Revolución Mexicana! Tour

Step back in time with a free walking tour of Downtown El Paso! Discover where Pancho Villa and Francisco Madero plotted the Mexican Revolution. Highlights include historic sites, revolutionary art, and tales of friendship. It’s free, but registration is required. Sign up here!

📅 Date & Time: March 28, 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Location: 10 Henry Trost Court, El Paso, TX

For Kids & Families

🐕 Create A Portrait Of Your Pet

Create a canvas masterpiece of your pet at Ardovino's Desert Crossing! Paint alongside others, guided by experts, with all materials provided. Perfect for animal lovers aged 8 and up. Register here!

📅 Date & Time: March 29, 10 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Ardovinos Desert Crossing

🐰 Make A Bunny Piggy Bank

Hop into Easter fun with a paint pouring class! Create a unique bunny piggy bank and canvas at Artspace Gallery. It’s for ages 3+, and you can reserve your spot here!

📅 Date & Time: March 29, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Artspace Gallery 601 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX

🍖 Special Needs Fundraiser & BBQ

Join the Whole Hog BBQ Fundraiser on March 29th at Grace Gardens! Feast on delicious BBQ, enjoy live music, and compete in a corn hole tournament. Support Every Little Blessing Preschool, serving children of all abilities in El Paso. You can get your tickets here.

📅 Date & Time: March 29, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Grace Gardens, 6709 Westside Dr, El Paso, TX

Local News

🏫 Canutillo ISD Cutting Workforce

Canutillo Independent School District is facing a challenging situation with a $5.8 million budget shortfall. To manage this, the district has decided to reduce the number of staff but has made sure to keep important programs like counseling and the Montessori Program running.

They are hoping that the cuts will reduce the deficit down to $2.3 million, with more work needing to be done. The deficit was caused by factors such as lower state funding, increasing costs due to inflation, and higher costs for employee health insurance. Employees of the district will be contacted soon regarding their positions with resources being provided to those being let go.

⚡ El Paso Electric Gives Out Customers Credits

Good news, El Paso Electric customers! From April to June 2025, everyone will get a little extra cash back on their electric bills, ranging from $8.24 to $15.05 each month. This refund is thanks to a fuel cost adjustment, meaning it’s just balancing out what the company paid for fuel. Don’t spend it all in one place now.

🪖 New Immigration Facility At Fort Bliss

Fort Bliss is getting a new immigration facility. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll announced it during his visit, explaining that this facility would handle lots of border operations and help prevent Border Patrol from getting too overwhelmed.

It's part of efforts to manage immigration more effectively, especially with Fort Bliss's strategic location making it ideal for such operations. No specific details on its operation or timeline were provided yet so we’ll keep you updated when we learn more.

Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday

• Cavalera Conspiracy – Lowbrow Palace – 7:00 P.M. (tickets)

• Gina D' Kaché – Cuñado's – 6:30 P.M.

• Jordan Taylor – 1922 Bar – 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

• Karaoke – Taqueria Que Pasa – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• Mariachi Esencia de Mexico – Speaking Rock – 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

• Moonshine Band – Speaking Rock – 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

• Moon Junction – Palacio Bar – Time Not Specified

• Night Bird – Four80's Bar – 8:00 P.M.

• Noche de Perro – The Reagan – Time Not Specified

• Open Mic Night – Old Sheepdog Brewery – Sign-up: 7:00 P.M.

• Open Mic Night – Wine Down – 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. (Sign-ups at 6:00 P.M.)

• Snailmate – The Nature House – 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Strange Lot – Mona Bar of Modern Art – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

• The God Bombs – 101 – 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

• Xavier Tisa – Papa Doble Cocktail Bar – 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Friday

• Al Tejano – Cactus Owl – 8:00 P.M.

• Chicano Band – Bowl El Paso – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• Electric Dream – A Willie Good Dive Bar – 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

• Esteban Orona – Cuñado's – 7:00 P.M.

• Family Karaoke Night – The Yard – 8:00 P.M. - 11:59 P.M.

• Gina D' Kaché – Cuñado's – 5:00 P.M.

• Gorgon City – 11:11 – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. (tickets)

• Hyproglo – Rockhouse Dive Bar – 9:00 P.M.

• Jess Williamson – Star City Studio Productions – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. (tickets)

• Joshua Lucero – 1922 Bar – 10:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

• Kat Crosby & the Rhythm Gators – Sombra Antigua – 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

• Lady Gaga Night – Lowbrow Palace – Doors: 9:00 P.M. / Show: 9:00 P.M. (tickets)

• MG Glow & Dance – 1922 Bar – 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

• Night Bird – B-17 Bombers Oyster Pub – Time Not Specified

• Oliver Dollar – Lost & Found – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. (tickets)

• The Ghetto Vaquero – Iron Gnome – 7:00 P.M.

• Tiffany Christopher – Ardovino's Desert Crossing – 6:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.

• Unforgettable – Palacio Bar – Time Not Specified

• West Texas – Havana Bar and Grill – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

• Whiskey River Band – Brick & Tap – 8:00 P.M.

Jobs

1. Dal-Tile Glaze Line Operator

2. Maintenance Mechanic

3. Remote Outbound Call Center

4. Lush Floor Leader

5. Real Estate Showing Agent

Weather

Thursday

⬆️ 80 ⬇️ 52 | 🌤️ | 1% chance of rain

Friday

⬆️ 84 ⬇️ 56 | 🌤️ | 2% chance of rain

Saturday

⬆️ 78 ⬇️ 53 | 🌤️ | 0% chance of rain

Sports

⚾ El Paso Chihuahuas' Home Opener

Catch the thrill at the El Paso Chihuahuas' home opener! Cheer them on as they face the Salt Lake Bees on March 28th, from 6:35 PM to 10:00 PM, at Southwest University Park. Grab your tickets here!

📅 Date & Time: March 28, 6:35 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso, Texas

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