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🌞City’s Deck Plaza Faces Delay

🌞City’s Deck Plaza Faces Delay

Border City Buzz
April 15, 2025

Good morning, El Paso. Easter is coming soon! Don’t forget to take photos with the Easter bunny before it’s too late!

In today’s Border City Buzz:

Free Movie Night
Update On The Sun Metro Fire
Restaurant Review

Let’s get to it.

Things To Do

For Adults

Make A Dried Flower Bookmark 🔖

Make your own dried flower bookmark at Margin Notes Bookbar while sipping wine and browsing books! It’s crafty, cozy, and classy. You can sign up here.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 15, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Margin Notes Bookbar, 7460 Cimarron Market Ave Bldg. 2, Ste 300, El Paso, TX

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Chat With A Congresswoman 🗣️

Sip a brew and chat about the big issues with Congresswoman Veronica Escobar at “Pints & Politics.” This relaxed evening at Old Sheepdog Brewery brings together community voices to talk border infrastructure, healthcare, and more—because politics is always better over a pint.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 15, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Old Sheepdog Brewery, 3900 Rosa Ave, El Paso, TX
🔗 Register here

El Paso County Bond Meeting 🤝

El Paso County wants your input! A $54 million bond is on the table to upgrade roads, drainage, water systems, and youth centers. Come to this community meeting and learn how these plans could impact your neighborhood and future.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 15, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Gallegos Park Community Room, 7361 Bosque Rd.
🔗 More info

Yoga Class 🧘

Stretch, breathe, and reset your energy at Vinyasa Yoga with Tammie! It’s the perfect mid-morning break to refocus your mind and body through gentle, flowing movement and guided meditation.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 15, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Gary Del Palacio Recreation Center, 3001 Parkwood St., El Paso, TX

For Kids & Families

Movie Night At Soggy Peso 🍿

Another free movie night at Soggy Peso. Bring your family, friends, and a blanket to sit on. Hot dogs will be provided as well.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 15, 6:45 PM
📍 Location: Soggy Peso, El Paso, TX

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Storytime On The Westside 📚

Today there will be story time on the west side. It’s meant for ages 6-11 and is good. chill way for the kids to get out and mingle.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 15, 4:30 P.M.
📍 Location: Westside Library, 125 Belvidere St., El Paso, TX

Storytime On The East Side 📕

Another story time for kids, this time it’s on the east side of town.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 15, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Ilumina Public Library, 15371 Kentwood Ave., El Paso, TX

Local News

Funding Hunt For Deck Park 🏞️

El Paso is dreaming big with the Deck Plaza project—an idea to build a park over I-10 downtown. The biggest hold up though has been securing funding. City officials want to try and raise the money through a mix of public and private investments, without having to raise taxes. Funding’s still in the works, but if all goes well, construction could kick off by 2027 alongside freeway upgrades.

City Recognizes Military-Bound Teens 🪖

El Paso is hosting a special Facebook Live event to honor high school seniors who are enlisting in the military. Called “Our Community Salutes,” the celebration happens April 16 at 5 p.m. and also recognizes the families supporting these brave grads as they begin their service. Watch live here.

Update On The Sun Metro Fire 🚌

The City of El Paso is beginning cleanup and stabilization at the fire-damaged Sun Metro facility on Montana Avenue. Crews will remove collapsed roof material and dangerous walls to make the site safe for investigators. This step is crucial to understanding the cause of the February 11 fire. Work will be done in carefully managed phases due to structural risks.

Ascarate Park Easter Spot Rentals 🐰

Planning an Easter picnic at Ascarate Park? You can now reserve a shelter spot for the big weekend! While shelters are free if you show up early, reservations (ranging $50–$200) guarantee a spot. Parking is $5 per car. Book in person by April 17. Questions? Call 915-273-3501 or visit epcountyparks.com.

Reminder About Celebrating Easter At Parks 🐇

The City of El Paso reminds visitors to skip the confetti eggs, leave the booze at home, and dispose of charcoal properly. Let’s leave our parks even better than we found them!

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Local Business

Aki Sushi Review 🍣

I have date night planned out for you this week! A few days ago I went to Aki Sushi and it was awesome! The restaurant is very clean the vibe is very chill. It’s perfect to go and hang while eating some delicious food.

I myself got the Vegas roll (pictured below) and my wife and I split an order of Gyozas. They were both delicious no complaints. Overall, if you want to try something new, or are a sushi lover like me, this is a great spot to eat at. Check them out here.

Live Music & Entertainment

Tuesday

Dark Sky Burial – Lowbrow Palace – 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. (tickets)
Melvins – Lowbrow Palace – 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. (tickets)
Movie Night – Soggy Peso – 6:45 P.M.
Napalm Death – Lowbrow Palace – 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. (tickets)
Ricki Mena – Coco Bar – 8:00 P.M.
Snooze (IL) – Mona Bar of Modern Art – 8:00 P.M.
UTEP Jazz Bands Concert – Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall – 7:30 P.M. (tickets)
Weedeater – Lowbrow Palace – 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. (tickets)