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Border City Buzz
April 02, 2025

Good morning, El Paso. Alright the results are in, and pretty much everyone said they would be interested in Restaurant/Business reviews. So I’ll do one every Tuesday going forward. Let me know if you have any places in mind!

In today’s Border City Buzz:

Classical Ballet
New Pickleball Courts
El Paso City Council Approves Sunset Amphitheater Expansion

Let’s get to it

Things To Do

For Adults

Sunset Beach Paint Party 🏖️

If you’re looking for a fun date idea, or just a cool activity, this is it. These guided paint parties are great because they walk you through step-by-step on how to create your masterpiece. So even if you have no artistic ability, like me, you can still walk away with a decent piece of art. You can register for the paint session here.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 3, 2025, 6:30 PM
📍 Location: 305 E Franklin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

New Pickleball Courts 🏓

Celebrate the grand opening of new pickleball courts at Skyline Optimist Youth Park! Join the fun, bring your paddle, and play after the ribbon-cutting on April 3 at 1:30 PM!

🗓️ Date & Time: April 3, 1:30 PM
📍 Location: 5050 Yvette Ave, Skyline Optimist Youth Park

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Classical Ballet 🩰

Experience the magic of classical ballet with "The Sleeping Beauty" at the Plaza Theatre on April 11, at 7:00 PM. Enjoy a spectacular production by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, complete with a live full orchestra, breathtaking choreography, lavish sets, and exquisite costumes. You can get your tickets here.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 11, 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Plaza Theatre

Comic Con El Paso 🔮

Comic Con is coming to El Paso. There will be cosplay, special guests, and much more. You can check out the scheduled events here, and get your tickets here if interested.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 11-13, times vary
📍 Location: El Paso Convention Center

District 2 Community Meeting 🤝

There will be a Northeast Community Meeting hosted by City Representative Josh Acevedo, Ed.D. The meeting will dive into topics like crime, homelessness, and economic growth. Connect, discuss, and learn more about your community's future! No registration required, just show up.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 2, 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Nolan Richardson Rec Center, 4435 Maxwell Ave., El Paso, TX 79904

Urban Hike At Gallegos 🏞️

Lace up and join the Urban Hike at Gallegos Park! Marvel at mountain views while enjoying a morning walk with fellow nature enthusiasts. It's free, fun, and fantastic for all!

🗓️ Date & Time: April 3, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 7361 Bosque Rd, Canutillo, TX 79835
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 480-233-4965

Department Of Public Health Building Open House 🏢

Celebrate at the grand reopening of El Paso's Department of Public Health! Discover the updated facilities and learn about health services. Join the fun on April 3 at 10 AM!

🗓️ Date & Time: April 3, 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 9566 Railroad Dr., El Paso, TX

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UTEP Art History Students Present 🖼️

Dive deeper into art with EPMA’s Frontera Forward! Engage every Thursday for the next 3 weeks with UTEP Art History students as they explore the significance, style, and history of select artworks. Gain fresh perspectives and deepen your understanding of art. Open to all—come get inspired!

🗓️ Date & Time: Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: El Paso Museum of Art

Local News

Water Main Burst 💦

El Paso Water sprang into action after a water main burst on Medano’s 7600 block yesterday night. Crews are busy checking if neighbors are dry, but so far it seems like everything is under control, there’s just a ton of water!

El Paso City Council Approves Sunset Amphitheater Expansion ✅

The El Paso City Council has approved an expansion of the Sunset Amphitheater, now covering 20 acres to boost its event capacity. This unanimous decision, made in a session where City Reps. Josh Acevedo and Deanna Maldonado-Rocha were absent, paves the way for a new venue design promising year-round events. This move, part of a broader agreement with VENU, enhances the amphitheater's potential as a major entertainment hub in Northeast El Paso.

El Paso Animal Services Combats Abuse 🐶

El Paso Animal Services launched their annual campaign against cruelty with a clear message: stopping animal abuse helps prevent broader violence. They’re educating locals to spot and report cruelty, linking it to other forms of violence.

You can join them in wearing orange and lighting orange porch lights to raise awareness. If you see or suspect abuse, you can report issues via 311 or call 911 for urgent situations.

Eagle Scout Improves Smeltertown Cemetery

Gael Gomez, an Eagle Scout from Troop 191, transformed the historic Smeltertown Cemetery. He leveled the ground, widened the paths, and added benches to make it more accessible, especially for the elderly. Inspired by the cemetery's history, his project enhances its role as a landmark and community space.