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🌞Another Earthquake Near El Paso

🌞Another Earthquake Near El Paso

Border City Buzz
March 03, 2025

Good morning, El Paso. Did you know, El Paso is the only major Texas city in the Mountain Time Zone. Most of Texas runs on Central time, but not El Paso.

In today’s Border City Buzz:

Great Gatsby Ballet
New Exit On I-10
Westside Coffee Shop Opens

Let’s get to it.

Things To Do

Great Gatsby Ballet 🎭

Don’t miss the World Ballet Company’s The Great Gatsby Ballet on March 7! Step into the Roaring Twenties with live ballet, a jazz-inspired score, and stunning sets and costumes. Get your tickets now to get the seats you want.

📅 Date & Time: March 7 @ 7:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Plaza Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: Click here

Kids Camp For Spring Break 🏕️

Looking for a fun and safe place for your kids during spring break? The YWCA Spring Intersession Camps are here! From March 3 to 21, kids ages 6-13 can enjoy exciting activities at two locations. It’s a great way for them to learn, make friends, and have a blast!

📅 Date & Time: March 3 – 21, 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Mary Ann Dodson Camp & Shirley Leavell Camp
🎟️ Register: YWCAELPASO.ORG

Zumba Fitness Class 💃

Get moving with Zumba Fitness on March 3 from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the Valle Bajo Community Center! This free, high-energy class is perfect for everyone, whether you're new to fitness or a seasoned dancer. Come dance, sweat, and have fun with great music and even better vibes!

📅 Date & Time: March 3 @ 6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
📍 Location: Valle Bajo Community Center, 7380 Alameda, El Paso

Learn To Crochet 🧶

Want to learn crochet? Join the free crochet class on March 3 from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Memorial Park Library! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, it’s a fun and creative way to spend your afternoon. It’s a private group so make sure to call 915-691-4803 with any questions.

📅 Date & Time: March 3 @ 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Memorial Park Library

Local News

Another Earthquake Near El Paso 🌏

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit Culberson County (near Van Horn, TX) on March 2, around 3:30 P.M. It was centered about 30 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico. While there was no significant damage, this follows a pattern of increasing earthquakes in West Texas. El Paso is starting to get shaky so be careful out there!

El Paso Rose Garden Re-Opens 🌹

The El Paso Municipal Rose Garden is now open! Located at 1702 N. Copia St., the garden welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. through November 30. With over 1,400 rose bushes and peaceful walking paths, it's a perfect spot to enjoy nature and relax!

El Paso Parks and Recreation

The El Paso Municipal Rose Garden is reopening on Saturday, March 1st. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of a variety of roses. 🌹🏵️🌷 The rose garden is located at 1702 N. Copia St. and will be open daily...

New Exit On I-10 Opens 🚗

Great news for drivers! The new eastbound lanes on I-10 at Los Mochis are now open, ahead of schedule. The permanent Transmountain exit also opened Saturday night. Construction continues, and the westbound lanes should open soon which is great news because traffic in that area has been a mess.

Local Business

New Westside Coffee Shop ☕

The Coffee Spot is finally opening its doors at The Shoppes at Solana! They’ll be open daily from 10:00 A.M. - 8 P.M., or basically when the mall is. They have coffee, pastries, and cozy seating making it a great spot to hang.