🌞Monster Jam, Ghost Tour, Live Music, & More

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Border City Buzz
February 28, 2025

Good morning, El Paso. The weekend is finally here and we have tons for you to do whether you want to venture solo or with friends and family.

In today’s Border City Buzz:

  • Oscars Night Watch Party

  • Revolutionary Water Facility Started

  • Live Music Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

Let’s get to it.

Things To Do

Monster Jam El Paso Returns 🛻

Watch huge trucks like Grave Digger® and El Toro Loco® fly through the air, do stunts, and stand on two wheels! You can even score the drivers in real time as they perform. Monster Jam is here March 1 & 2 and tickets are going fast.

📅 Dates & Times: March 1 @ 7:00 P.M & March 2 @ 3:00 P.M.
🎫 Tickets: Click here

Oscars Night Watch Party 🥂

Get ready for the Oscars Night Watch Party on March 2 at Coco Bar! Enjoy $2 champagne, free popcorn, and all the Hollywood vibes as you watch the big night unfold. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the Oscars with friends!

📅 Date & Time: March 2 @ 5:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Coco Bar, 1515 Lee Trevino Dr
💲 Admission: Free

Join the $5 Saturday Activity at Artspace Gallery on March 1! From 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., get creative with hands-on projects like open painting, bird seed cookie making, or pin button making. All supplies are included, and it’s fun for both kids and adults!

📅 Date & Time: March 1 @ 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
📍 Location: Artspace Gallery, 601 N Oregon St, El Paso
🎟️ Reservation: Book here

Tour Of El Paso’s Most Haunted Spot 👻

A spooky adventure at Concordia Cemetery awaits on March 1 from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.! Explore El Paso’s most haunted spot, learn about its history, and try to catch some ghostly activity. If you’re looking for something spooky and unique, this is it.

📅 Date & Time: March 1 @ 8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Concordia Cemetery, 3700 E Yandell Dr, El Paso
💲 Admission: $25 per person
🎟️ Tickets: Click here

Kids Home Depot Workshop 🛠️

Bring your kids to Home Depot on March 1st for a fun, free craft workshop! From 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., kids can join the monthly in-person Kids Workshop and create something special. Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out on the fun!

📅 Date & Time: March 1 @ 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Home Depot

Coffee With A Council Member 🍵

Join District 8 Council Member Chris Canales for Café con Chris on February 28 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Salt + Honey Bakery Café! It’s a relaxed, informal chat—no agenda, just coffee and conversation. Stop by, sip on coffee (on Chris!), and share what’s on your mind!

📅 Date & Time: February 28 @ 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Salt + Honey Bakery Café, 1125 Texas Avenue

Local News

Revolutionary Water Facility Started 💧

El Paso Water has broken ground on the nation’s first direct-to-distribute water reuse facility, the Pure Water Center, located on Pan American Drive in the Lower Valley. This $295 million project will use advanced purification methods to turn wastewater into clean drinking water, providing an additional 10 million gallons per day for residents.

Construction is expected to be completed by 2028. This facility represents a significant milestone in water sustainability and aims to serve as a model for other communities facing water challenges.

EPISD Plans To Cut Costs 🏫

To help with a big budget shortfall, El Paso ISD is requiring high school non-core teachers to add an extra class next year, meaning they’ll teach 7 out of 8 periods. While this won’t affect work hours or pay, teachers feel it will hurt their ability to plan extracurricular activities.

The district says it’s working to save money without layoffs but is facing challenges. Teachers are frustrated that cuts are affecting them and their students, while some suggest the district should also address issues like student absenteeism instead of just focusing on staffing changes.

Local Business

Local Store Needs Help To Stay Open 🛋️

Hotel & Furniture Liquidators, a family-owned business for over 30 years, is facing tough times due to low foot traffic and sales. Owner Sandra Trevino is working hard to stay open, offering sales and reducing stock. She’s reaching out to the community for support to keep the store going. If you want to stop by, the store is located at The Shoppes at Solana, 750 Sunland Park Dr.

Live Music & Entertainment

Friday 2/28

  • The Retro'z – Rocky's Bordertown Cantina & Grill – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

  • Tumeni Notes – Mountain Star Brewing Company – 7:30 P.M.

  • Trapt – RockHouse Bar & Grill – 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

  • Bijou – Lowbrow Palace – 9:00 P.M. (tickets)

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

  • Biscits – 808 – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. (tickets)

  • Joshua Lucero & Jezzika Sax – 1922 Bar – 5:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

  • FM Junkies – Rosa's Cantina – 8:00 P.M.

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

  • Brian Mars – Maria's Cantina – 9:00 P.M.

  • Éxito ft Al Tejano – Cactus Owl – 8:00 P.M.

  • Mainstreet Band – Four80's Sports Bar – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

  • Downshift – Kings X Bar – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

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

  • Electric Dream – A Willie Good Dive Bar – 9:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.

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

  • Raquel Vega, Amelissa, and Páu – Love Buzz – 8:00 P.M.

  • Sangre Gitana – 3 Mule Saloon – 9:00 P.M.

  • Karaoke – Cafe Cocol – 7:00 P.M.

  • Travi and the Travettes & Funeral Joke – Mona Bar of Modern Art – 9:00 P.M.

  • The El Paso Band – Fanatics Bar – 8:30 P.M.

  • DJ Joe Dorgan – Stoics Lounge

Saturday 3/1

  • Tycho – Soggy Peso El Paso – 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

  • Sam Wolfe – 808 – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. (tickets)

  • Yultron – Rosewood – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. (tickets)

  • Bad Bunny Night – Lowbrow Palace – 9:00 P.M. (tickets)

  • Brian Mars – Speaking Rock – 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

  • Ghetto Vaquero – Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery – 2:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

  • Jesus Castillo – 1922 Bar – 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

  • Sangre Gitana Live! – 1922 Bar – 10:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

  • Encore Band – Rosa's Cantina – 8:00 P.M. - Midnight

  • West Texas – Bowl El Paso – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

  • Bosse – Cactus Owl – 8:00 P.M.

  • The Birdogs – Four80's Bar – 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

  • Darling Mikki – A Willie Good Dive Bar – 5:00 P.M.

  • Chicano Band – 3 Mule Saloon – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

Sunday 3/2

  • Sage Gentlewing – Zin Valle Vineyard – 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

  • RetroZ – Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery – 2:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

  • Rhapsody – Bowl El Paso – 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

  • Karaoke – Cinco Bar – 8:00 P.M.

Weather

Friday

⬆️ 72 ⬇️ 45 | ☀️ | 0% chance of rain

Saturday

⬆️ 77 ⬇️ 48 | ☀️ | 0% chance of rain

Sunday

⬆️ 70 ⬇️ 47 | ☀️ | 0% chance of rain

Sports

Locos Season Set To “Kick” Off ⚽

The Locomotives kick, no pun intended, off their season on March 8 at 7:00 P.M. at Southwest University Park! Go early for a fireworks show at 5:30 P.M. and cheer on the team as they face off against Colorado Springs. I linked where you can get tickets below.

📅 Date & Time: March 8 @ 7:00 P.M. (Fireworks at 5:30 P.M.)
🎟️ Tickets: Click here

UTEP Can’t Complete Comeback 🏀

UTEP men’s basketball tried to make a big comeback against Western Kentucky but fell short, losing 80-73. After digging out of a 25-point hole, the Miners got close but couldn’t finish strong. They’ll face Middle Tennessee on Saturday at 2:00 P.M. with all tickets priced at $9.15!

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