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The El Paso Pet fair was held on Feb. 25 to promote dog adoptions.

Humane Society of El Paso hosts adopting event

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor February 28, 2017

When buying a dog or a cat as a pet, not many people consider adoption. Pet stores all over the country have stopped selling cats and dogs from breeders. Big chain pet stores such as Petco and Petsmart now partner with local animal shelters to encourage...

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Neon Desert 2017 lineup released

Neon Desert 2017 lineup released

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 28, 2017

The wait is finally over; Neon Desert has released its 2017 lineup. The music festival will span from Saturday, May 27, through Sunday, May 28. Doors will open at 3 p.m. and it will be held at Cleveland Square Park in downtown El Paso. Headliners for...

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First annual Texas Country Music Festival debuts at the Coliseum

First annual Texas Country Music Festival debuts at the Coliseum

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor February 27, 2017

The Sun City was filled with concerts all weekend but one in particular stood different from the rest- The Texas Country Music Festival. Saturday night, El Pasoans put on their denim jeans, best boots and cowboy hats and headed to the El Paso County...

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Isaiah Rashad brings a unique intimacy to the Lowbrow

Isaiah Rashad brings a unique intimacy to the Lowbrow

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 27, 2017

Most rappers in the game prefer sold out arenas and large crowds to flaunt their live stage performances. To witness a rapper put all the hype and large presence aside for an intimate setting is a special treat that not many get to experience. One...

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UTEP symphony orchestra debuts 'Russian Excursions'

UTEP symphony orchestra debuts ‘Russian Excursions’

Andrew Rios, Contributor February 23, 2017

UTEP symphony orchestra performed their program, “Russian Excursions,” at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall on Feb 23. The program featured award winning conductor and member of Northern Colorado’s School of Music Hall of Honor, Dr. Lowell E. Graham....

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'FUTURE' keeps consistency while exploring new dark areas of trap

‘FUTURE’ keeps consistency while exploring new dark areas of trap

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 23, 2017

After the likes of his previous albums and mixtapes, such as “EVOL,” “Project E.T.” and “Purple Reign,” and his chart-topping features on the likes of DJ Khaled’s album, it was expected by many that Future would release a very commercial,...

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A Proper Print Shop employee helps a visitor make a print at Mighty Mujer Triathalon event.

UTEP grad keeps printmaking alive

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor February 21, 2017

As an emerging community, the art scene in El Paso needs all the passion and fervor it can get. Located at 800 Montana Ave., Proper Printshop heeds the call to provide for those eager to share their ideas in the border community. Proper Printshop serves...

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Sun City Roller Girls: More than just a sport

Sun City Roller Girls: More than just a sport

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor February 21, 2017

Lace up your skates, it’s derby season! The Sun City Roller Girls opened their ninth season on Feb. 19 at the judging area behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Last season’s champs, Las Catrinas defeated the Chuco Town Chulas Sunday night, 189-113....

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Concerts coming to El Paso this weekend

Concerts coming to El Paso this weekend

Leslie Sarinana and Adrian Broaddus February 21, 2017

Texas Country Music Festival Taking the stage at the El Paso County Coliseum for the first time, the Texas Country Music Fest will launch its inaugural festival on Saturday, Feb. 25. The festival will feature headlining country band, Josh Abbott Band,...

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Artist Lise Bjorne Linnert collaborates with others to stitch name tags of women who were murdered in Cd. Juárez.

Rubin center exhibit remembers women murdered in Juárez

Claudia Flores, Contributor February 21, 2017

“Desconocida Unknown Ukjents,” an exhibition by Norwegian artist Lise Bjørne Linnert about the femicide (female homicides) in Juárez is on display at the Rubin Center to bring attention to the murders of women across the border. In Ciudad Juárez,...

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Predictions, hopes and wishes for Neon Desert 2017

Predictions, hopes and wishes for Neon Desert 2017

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 14, 2017

Ladies get out your extremely outdated flower crowns, and gentlemen grab your “authentic” NBA throwback jerseys—because Neon Desert 2017 music festival is back.  Last year, when the lineup for the music festival leaked, locals went on all social...

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UTEP Cello professor Zuill Bailey took home two Grammy awards on Feb. 12.

UTEP professor Zuill Bailey wins at the Grammys

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor February 14, 2017

UTEP cello professor and artistic director of El Paso Pro-Musica, Zuill Bailey, won two Grammy awards for his work in classical music. Bailey was nominated for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for his performance of “Tales of Hemingway” and for Best...

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