🌞Iconic Downtown Building Has Sold

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Border City Buzz
March 13, 2025

Good morning, El Paso. It’s Thursday and all I can think about is where I am going to eat at this weekend. 😋

In today’s Border City Buzz:

  • The Temptations Coming To El Paso

  • Big News For The Downtown

  • UTEP Season Comes To An End

Let’s get to it. But first I want your thoughts. I’m thinking of dividing the “Things To Do” section into two parts: one part for adults and another part for kids and families. Let me know what you think below.

Things To Do

For Adults

The Temptations 🎤

It’s not your imagination, The Temptations are bringing their legendary sounds to El Paso! Join them for an unforgettable night of classic hits on March 16, 2025, at the Plaza Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 7:30 PM. Get your tickets here: The Temptations Tickets.

Sip & Paint 🎨

Unleash your inner artist at the Cactus Sip and Paint event at Artspace Gallery! On March 14th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, join in for a fun evening of wine and painting a cactus masterpiece on canvas. No experience needed, just good vibes! Admission is $39, and spots are limited, so make sure to reserve one here. It’s a great for a date or just people looking for something chill and fun.

El Paso Rhinos Game 🏒

Catch the El Paso Rhinos in action on Friday, March 14th at 7:00 PM at the Events Center! Get ready for some fast-paced hockey at 4100 E. Paisano. Don’t miss out—get your tickets now here!

For Kids & Families

Outdoor Cooking Basics 🍳

Celebrate Pi Day in a fun and unique way by learning to bake a pie over a campfire at Franklin Mountains State Park! Join the event on March 14th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, where you'll pick up outdoor cooking tips and make your own pie. The event costs $8 for adults, $3 for Texas State Park Pass holders, and $1 for kids. Stop by the visitors center or call 915-444-9121 to reserve your spot.

Arts, Crafts, & Water 🧑‍🎨

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? There are hands-on crafts on March 14th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Tech2o Center (10751 Montana Ave). You’ll enjoy free family activities like making upcycled bird feeders, wilderness bracelets, and musical maracas.

Leprechaun Toy Hunt Today ☘️

There’s a fun St. Patrick’s Day event at Texas Kids Dental today! Join the Leprechaun Toy Hunt from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 7480 Remcon Cir. Kids will hunt for hidden toys, and the winners will receive prizes, including Urban Air Trampoline vouchers.

Toddler Time For The Littles 👶

For those with toddlers, Party & Co. is having Toddler Time at their Venue today, March 13th! You can choose from two sessions: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM or 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. There will be soft play, a ball pit with a slide, a bounce house, and a coloring station! Tickets are $15 per child, with a $10 fee for additional siblings. DM them here to get your tickets!

Mommy Yoga & Playtime 🧘‍♀️

Join Mommy Yoga & Littles Play on March 14th at 10:00 AM! Enjoy a calming yoga session while your little one plays nearby. The class is for all skill levels and includes a play pass for your child. Afterward, they can stay and play! Tickets are $15. Book your spot now at Tots and Play.

Local News

Big News For The Downtown 🏢

Big news for Downtown El Paso! The Popular Dry Goods Building, formerly known as Fallas, has been sold and will be transformed into a major residential project. The building, located at 301 E San Antonio St., will feature 120 residential units and Class A retail spaces.

Developer Robert Palacios plans to invest $42 million into the project, with help from $2.7 million in tax incentives and a $4 million forgivable loan. This redevelopment is expected to play a key role in revitalizing the downtown area. The building's transformation is a promising step toward the future of El Paso because as we all know, our downtown needs some love.

Kids T-Ball Is Back ⚾

Get your little one ready for some T-ball fun this spring! Registration is open until March 22 for kids ages 4-5, with games starting March 24. The cost is $40 per child, including a mandatory $5 parent class fee. You can see a list of where games will be played below.

Local Business

New Goodwill Coming To Town 🏬

Goodwill Industries is opening a new thrift store in El Paso's Lower Valley! They are having the ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 19th at 9 AM at 700 N. Zaragoza. The store will support programs that provide job training and employment opportunities. It will also feature a Job-Link Center for job-searching skills.

Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday 3/13

  • Mariachi Esencia – Speaking Rock – 7:00 P.M.

  • Sangre Gitana – 1922 Bar – 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

  • Open Mic Night – Rally Point Coffee East – Sign-ups Open: 7:00 P.M., Showtime: 8:00 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.

  • Nightbird Band – Four80's Bar – 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

  • Electric Dream – Skyline Bar - 8 P.M. - 1 A.M.

  • Xavier Tisa – Aviators Pub – 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

  • Throwback Thursday – The Reagan

  • Family Game Night – The Yard – 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

  • Tracy & Tina Turbeville – Palacio Bar

  • Poker Night – Flautas Palys – 7:00 P.M.

  • Gina D' Kaché – Cuñado's Restaurant – 6:30 P.M.

Friday 3/14

  • Freddy Hernandez – Cuñado's Restaurant – 10:00 P.M.

  • DJ Super – 10-4 Oyster Pub – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

  • Daft Punk Night – Lowbrow Palace – Doors: 9:00 P.M. (tickets)

  • Sonora Blu – Speaking Rock – 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

  • Gabrielle Torres – 1922 Bar – 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

  • Jordan Taylor – 1922 Bar – 10:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

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

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

  • Summer Rose – Maria's Cantina – 9:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

  • Tumeni Notes – B-17 Bombers Oyster Pub

  • West Texas – Four80's – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

  • Downshift – Brick & Tap – 8:00 P.M.

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

  • Family Karaoke Night – The Yard – 8:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

  • DJ Primo – Fanatics Sports Bar – 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

  • Fastback 6t7 – Fanatics Sports Bar – 9:00 P.M.

  • Electric Dream – High Times Bar – 9:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.

  • Animmo – Palacio Bar

  • Esteban Orona – Cuñado's Restaurant – 7:00 P.M.

Weather

Thursday

⬆️ 75 ⬇️ 45 | 🌤️💨 | 1% chance of rain

Friday

⬆️ 54 ⬇️ 40 | 🌤️💨 | 0% chance of rain

Saturday

⬆️ 56 ⬇️ 36 | 🌤️💨 | 24% chance of rain

Sports

UTEP Basketball Season Over 🏀

The UTEP Miners' season ended with an 81-60 loss to Liberty in the Conference USA tournament quarterfinals. Devon Barnes led the team with 18 points, including five 3-pointers, but Liberty’s strong second half sealed the win. UTEP finishes the season with 18 wins, marking another strong year under coach Joe Golding.

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