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🌞Sunset Amphitheater Expanding, Maybe

🌞Sunset Amphitheater Expanding, Maybe

Border City Buzz
April 01, 2025

Good morning, El Paso. I like trying new places around the city, and was wondering if you all would be interested in restaurant/business reviews of local places? Let me know in the poll below.

In today’s Border City Buzz:

Adult Storytelling
Music At La Nube
Wind Storm Returns

Let’s get to it. But first…

Things To Do

For Adults

Storytelling Time 🎤

If you have a story you want to tell, or just want to listen to writers share their own stories, then check out StoryCraft at Crown of Crows. All experience levels are welcome and you can learn more in the Instagram post below.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 2, 2025, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: 702 Myrtle Ave, El Paso, TX 79901

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Three Dog Night and Little River Band 🎸

Get ready for a rockin' night with Three Dog Night and Little River Band at the Plaza Theatre on April 10th! Enjoy legendary hits that will keep you grooving all evening.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 10, 2025, 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Plaza Theatre
🎟️ Get your tickets here!

Calling All Entrepreneurs 🧑‍💼

Have a business idea you want to get feedback on? Tomorrow is the 1 million cups event where you can drink coffee, share your business ideas, and hear the ideas of others. It’s a great networking opportunity for entrepreneurs.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 2, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Cardwell Collaborative Building, 5130 Gateway Blvd. East, El Paso, TX

Free Yoga Class 🧘

Free Yoga today at the Gary Del Palacio Rec Center. It’s open to all skill levels, just bring a mat and probably some water.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 1, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Gary Del Palacio Recreation Center, 3001 Parkwood, El Paso, TX 79925

Relocation of “The Photographer’s Collaborative” Gallery 📸

Get ready for a visual treat! El Paso's unique photography gallery, The Photographer's Collaborative, is moving to Podium Finish Sports Boutique & Café on April 1st. Featuring 20 regional photographers, it's a haven for photo lovers. Visit from 10 AM to explore diverse and dynamic photography styles!

🗓️ Date & Time: April 1, 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 1400 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX
📞 Contact: Tim Holt, 915-526-7426
✉️ Email: [email protected]

For Kids & Families

Music At La Nube 🎶

Get your little ones grooving at Tuneful Tuesdays with Cristian! Enjoy a quick 15-minute burst of rock tunes at Desert Bloom, perfect for tiny tots to wiggle, clap, and discover the joy of music. This event is included with your regular ticket.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 1, 2025, 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
📍 Location: La Nube, 201 W. Main Dr, El Paso, TX 79901, Desert Bloom (3rd Floor)

Storytime At The West Side Library 📕

There’s a story time at the Westside El Paso Library today. It’s meant for ages 6-11 and is a great way to listen to stories and socialize.

🗓️ Date & Time: April 1, 4:30 PM
📍 Location: 125 Belvidere St, El Paso, TX 79912

Local News

Wind Storm Returns 🌬️

Hold onto your hats, El Paso! Today and Wednesday, winds are cranking up to 60 mph, causing a massive dust-up, literally. Expect a wild, dusty ride with reduced visibility. Stay safe and watch for those gusts!

Sunset Amphitheater Expanding, Maybe 🎭

El Paso City Council is talking about the Sunset Amphitheater again! They're thinking of giving more land, 20 acres now, for a fancier design that lets us party all year round.

They’re also sorting out who handles parking and when to officially sign off on the deal. Though a bit delayed, officials say it is still on track, even though it may not be ready until 2026 or later. I’m excited to hear more about this as it will hopefully bring more big name artists and events to El Paso.

Major Traffic Upgrades 🚦

El Paso's getting a major traffic upgrade! The city plans to install new traffic signals and make road improvements at several busy intersections to keep both pedestrians and drivers safer.

They'll start soon and aim to wrap up by summer 2026. It's all about preventing accidents and making traffic flow smoothly. These changes, costing $3.4 million from the Community Progress Bond, will make getting around town a lot safer and more orderly. And boy do we need that with our drivers.

Socorro ISD Paying Teachers To Resign 👩‍🏫

Socorro Independent School District, grappling with a $38 million deficit, is encouraging 100 near-retirement employees to resign with a $2,500 incentive. Despite aiming for significant savings, only about 50 have opted in, reducing expected savings to around $3 million.

To further address the financial shortfall, SISD is exploring raising school taxes and selling district-owned properties. Additionally, they're planning a $35 million short-term loan to cover employee salaries and operational costs through August. It’s a mess and I hope they can pull out of it.

EPISD Registration Begins 🎒

El Paso ISD opens registration for the 2025-26 school year today. They offer innovative STEM, STEAM, arts, and environmental programs, full-day pre-K, Montessori classes, and tech-oriented P-TECH programs for career-focused learning. Check out the details and register here. Get ready for an exciting school year!