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A customer at the Rodeo Night Market browses through the selection of vintage football jerseys.

Horse around at The Rodeo Night Market

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer February 6, 2025
On Jan. 25, Lowbrow Palace held its Rodeo Night Market with local vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry and other items, joined with food and music. The event took place from 6-11 p.m. and the final round of Battle of the Bands was at 7 p.m.
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Yazmyne Hallback, UTEP alumn, serves as the Worship Leader for The Rock Faith Center.

How Christianity connects the Black community

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter February 5, 2025
Today, more than seven out of 10 African Americans identify as Christians. However, when Africans first arrived in what is now the United States, most were either practicing Muslims or followed other religious and cultural practices. Throughout centuries of slavery, segregation, and discrimination, the Black Church transitioned into centers for organization, civic activity, community service and cultural celebration.
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Participants of the Sunset Parlor clothing swap browse through the second-hand clothing selection.

Thrifting but cheaper! The Sunset Parlor Clothing Swap

Victoria Valadez, Contributor/Writer January 24, 2025
The Sunset Parlor’s Owner Lelena Marcus set up a Clothing swap where the community can come together and have the opportunity to clean out their closets, come with donations, and trade items of clothing with others.
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Crystal Lee, 24, owner of Daizy Baby displays unique handmade jewelry made of resin and real flowers that are locally sourced.

The Upper Valley Market ties El Pasoans closer and makes dreams come true

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter January 24, 2025
The Upper Valley Market is a place where the community comes together. Vendors and buyers create a unique community of support for each other. Buyers get their hands on unique crafts and products that help local businesses make a name for themselves. These local businesses have a dream, and the Upper Valley Market makes them come true.
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Kaleigh stands outside her studio, surrounded by bold and colorful pieces that showcase her unique style.

Venture through the technical dreamscapes of Ashton Kaleigh

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor January 24, 2025
Local artist Ashton Kaleigh navigates and embraces the El Paso art scene with a passion for creating and sharing her hard work with others. From paint and sips to children’s books, Kaleigh finds joy in connecting with others through her art and hopefully, inspiring them.
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Kids at the Creative Center learn how to sketch out self-portraits.

Creative Kids cultivate youth expression and artistic vision

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer January 24, 2025
The story behind Creative Kids, a local non-profit focused on providing underserved groups of El Paso youth with a creative outlet through several art programs, and their national plans.
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Hotel Delirium is located at 6400 Airport Rd Building B.

El Paso’s escape from life into a new reality, Hotel Delirium

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter January 22, 2025
Hotel Delirium is a local escape room unique to El Paso. Owners Rachel and John Deslongchamps give El Pasoans an escape from the stress of daily life and allow them to travel into an immersive experience.
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The El Paso chapter of the NAACP hosted an MLK “Read and Ride” on Jan. 18, in collaboration with Sun Metro.

El Paso’s NAACP holds “Read and Ride” event, spreading awareness about Black history on a ride throughout the city

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter January 20, 2025
This year, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day fell on Jan. 20 and was observed by various institutions and organizations. The El Paso chapter of the NAACP held an MLK Read and Ride on Saturday, Jan. 18, in collaboration with Sun Metro and El Paso Streetcar. Tephanie Hopper and Carla Brown, sat with El Paso families, reciting books about Dr. King and Ruby Bridges, another prominent figure in Black history.
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Wizard Rodeo is a music festival in Austin, Texas, that has a goal to produce as little to zero waste.

Wizard Rodeo and the Magic of Sustainability

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer January 4, 2025

 Texas is a vast state filled with almost anything you could think of. It has a lower cost of living than most states, breathtaking views of its natural beauty and a beaming culture. At the forefront of these is Austin, Texas. This city is known for...

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Wicked released in theaters Nov. 22. 
Photo courtesy of FMT

‘Wicked’ brings the magic of Oz to life and to the box office

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter December 5, 2024
'Wicked' the movie adaptation of the musical brings the world of Oz to life with beautiful visuals and amazing performances all while exploring the complexities of friendship and the struggle for justice.
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Beetlejuice toured at the Plaza Theater in Downtown El Paso from Nov. 26 until December 1.

El Paso was ready for a show about death, Beetlejuice: The Musical

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024
Beetlejuice is an absurd form of visual entertainment, with actors that further the story's ridiculously high creativity. But nothing was lost in translation when shifting Tim Burton’s story to the musical stage.
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Floral artist Natalie Beagle opened the “No Me Olvides” exhibition Nov. 15 and 16. The display transformed a gallery into a whimsical indoor garden.

No Me Olvides presents The Indoor Garden, bringing a vibrant floral escape to the borderland

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024
“No Me Olvides” ran by floral artist Natalie Beagle, brought a vibrant floral life to El Paso through The Indoor Garden. The two-day event offered visitors the chance to reconnect with nature.
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