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Held every third Sunday of the month from April to November, is the San Elizario Art Market where many recognized painters can display their work. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

San Elizario Art Market: A deep dive into an ocean of artists

Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter July 21, 2023

While it was credited as the ‘Best Historic Small Town’ by USA Today readers, many seem to overlook San Elizario, Texas. Passing Main Street, visitors can learn about history dating back to the 1500s through Los Portales Museum and the Old County...

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Polaroids by Julio Barrera. Barrera is working in audiovisual production and photography while holding a master’s degree in creative writing from the Universidad Central Bogotá.

Instant Exposure: Art through polaroids

Annabella Mireles, Photo Editor July 20, 2023

The Rubin Center combined polaroids from famous artist Andy Warhol and local artists Beatrice Macias-Caballero and Julio Barrera to create the “Instant Exposure” exhibit which showcased July 14.   Warhol’s polaroids from the years 1975 to 1986...

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It has been two months since the Writers Guild of America went on strike due to many failed negotiations with Hollywood producers as writers demanded better wages due to the high rise of streaming services.  Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Is another Hollywood strike on the horizon?

Erik Acosta, Web Editor July 13, 2023

[UPDATE]: The contract between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP has expired July 12, with neither side agreeing to a new negotiation. Actors have been calling for increased pay and protection against artificial intelligence but after countless attempts, the union...

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Youtubers and internet personalities such as Logan Paul have made controversial apology videos that have caused an uproar to fans and viewers.

Cancel culture and the sincerity of apologies

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Multimedia Editor July 13, 2023

All aboard the cancel culture train that celebrities, influencers and Youtubers have jumped onto. From 2018 and on, YouTubers’ problematic histories resurfaced causing large series of apologies. Whether it was posting apology videos on YouTube, posting...

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Stacks of books on a bookshelf at The Chamizal Community Center and Library July 1

Summertime pastime in the library

Eugenio Cantu, Contributor/Reporter July 12, 2023

Summer is upon us and schools are out. With the shining skies and clear weather, it is a perfect time to go out on vacation. For those who are between trips or unable to leave the city, the El Paso library system offers a vast variety of activities to...

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The Museum is located on 1521 San Elizario Rd, San Elizario, TX and is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Los Portales Museum & Information Center: The hidden historical gem

Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter July 7, 2023

History books often praise El Paso and surrounding areas for the historical impact they had dating back to the 1500’s. Unfortunately, even with this significance, few residents know how much their city has impacted history. Los Portales Museum &...

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Heather Shade and her husband Dean have been giving ghost tours and hosting spooky events for the past ten years but started doing park meetups a year ago.

Spooks and Frights on Summer Nights

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor June 29, 2023

Halloween came early when local legends, folklore and El Paso ghost stories were shared with the El Paso community as the sun began to set and the summer heat fizzled out.  Ghost enthusiasts gathered at Dick Shinaut Park June 24, for the “Ghost...

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Local artists who performed included Sangre Gitana and Fungi Mungle.

ICYMI: Selena and Juan Gabriel at Cool Canyon Nights

Yoali Rodriguez, Contributor June 29, 2023

Uniting the love for our culture, El Pasoans gathered to support the annual summer Cool Canyon Nights. Receiving a full house June 22, the free concert at McKelligan Canyon celebrated the timeless music of ‘El Divo de Juarez,’ Juan Gabriel and ‘The...

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During the 1990s, Wyler Aerial Tramway went to series renovation it became a Texas State Park in 1997 and was open to the public in 2001 before it closed again in September 2018.

‘The Land That Shaped Us:’ an artistic exhibit

Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor June 28, 2023

From June 3 to June 23, the International Museum of Art opened an art exhibition in celebration of 100 years of Texas state parks. It included photographs and history information about Texas States Parks. “The Land That Shaped Us: Stories at Texas State...

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Host Ivy Magaña (left) and Aubrey Garica (right) before the comedy show.

PRIDE Laughs!: Laughing for a Great Cause 

Ruth Urquiza, Contributor June 23, 2023

In celebration of Pride month, ABC Comedy, an international production organization, hosted a comedy benefit show with all proceeds going to the Borderland Rainbow Center, a local organization dedicated to providing resources to LQBTQIA+ people and its...

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Attendees enjoying the outdoor market and supporting local vendors. (From left to right: Samantha Sanchez, Nallely Leyva and Natalie Delgado)

Fall in love with local businesses and chic fashion

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor June 16, 2023

Fashion has no filter; anyone can express themselves in a numerous of ways. Within the borderland, people of all ages have distinct and unique ways of finding fashion, from local thrift shops to beautiful boutiques. At IFELLINLOVEHERE, there is everything...

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Paola Del Valle sells her handmade art at The Rodeo Night Market located at the Lowbrow Palace on June 10.

Young El Pasoans support local at The Rodeo Night Market

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor June 15, 2023

Instead of spending their Saturday night at the clubs or bars, young El Pasoans spent the evening supporting local vendors at The Rodeo Night Market.   The Lowbrow Palace, located at 1006 Texas Ave, brought back, The Rodeo Night Market, June 10....

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