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Plaza Theatre

Movies to watch during the 10th annual Plaza Classic Film Fest

Leslie Sariñana and Eddie Velazquez August 3, 2017

With the 10th iteration of the Plaza Classic Film Festival set to kick off on Aug. 3, copy editor Leslie Sariñana (L) and entertainment editor Eddie Velazquez (E) have compiled a guide to the presentations you can’t miss across all 10 days. The...

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WWE Live set to return to El Paso after five years

WWE Live set to return to El Paso after five years

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 2, 2017

WWE is bringing back its live show to El Paso on Sep. 25 after a five-year absence. WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, U.S. Champion and indie wrestling veteran AJ Styles, former NXT champion Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens, WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The...

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Wrestlers from El Paso and across the country battled it out in the N.E.W Wrestling ring.

Lucha Frontera’s light heavyweight tournament delights Coliseum crowd

Andres Gallegos, Contributor July 30, 2017

New Era Wrestling's weekly Lucha Frontera livened up the El Paso County Coliseum with its light heavyweight tournament on July 28. Lucha Frontera is produced by the local production company Empty Pockets. Empty Pockets, which provides New Era Wrestling...

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Kyle performed in front of a sold out Tricky Falls crowd.

Kyle energizes sold out crowd at Tricky Falls

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief July 30, 2017

For the third time performing in El Paso this year, Kyle returned for his "SUPER Tour," as promised in his last local show. At the beginning of February, Kyle performed with DJ Carnage for his concert, "Rare," and tagged along with Khalid for his "Location...

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A march from the federal courthouse to San Jacinto Plaza was held on Saturday, July 29.

Transgender rights advocates march through downtown in protest

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 29, 2017

El Pasoans gathered Saturday, July 29, to march downtown in support of Transgender rights. The march began at the Federal Court House and traveled to San Jacinto Plaza, where the organizers and other members of the community spoke on behalf of transgender...

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UTEP library honors El Paso WWI veterans

UTEP library honors El Paso WWI veterans

Claudia Flores, Contributor July 29, 2017

“Over Here, Over There: El Paso and El Pasoans During WWI” is an exhibition created by the Special Collections Department of the library at the University of Texas at El Paso to commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI and the accounts of El Pasoans...

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Attendees marched from San Jacinto plaza to the Santa Fe bridge.

Binational Vigil for migration deaths held in downtown El Paso

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor July 28, 2017

About 50 El Pasoans gathered at San Jacinto Plaza Friday night, joining the Detained Migrant Solidarity Committee, for a march to the Santa Fe international bridge and a binational vigil. The candle light vigil was in honor of those who had died...

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‘Skinny Bill’ fails to repeal Obamacare in midnight vote

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 28, 2017

Late Thursday night, the Senate gathered to take a vote on the “skinny repeal” bill, which would repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The Senate introduced the “skinny bill,” now called the Health Care Freedom Act, and took a vote at midnight....

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SeXecutioners slice Las Diablas in doubleheader

SeXecutioners slice Las Diablas in doubleheader

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 27, 2017

Las Viudas Negras and the SeXecutioners dominated the Sun City Roller Girls’ (SCRG) double header “Slice Girls” in their first bout of the season at the El Paso County Coliseum on Sunday. The first bout saw Las Viudas Negras beat Las Catrinas...

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Trump's transgender ban distracts public from bigger picture

Trump’s transgender ban distracts public from bigger picture

Augie Touris, Contributor July 27, 2017

As of today, the 45th president of the United States informed the nation via Twitter that transgender individuals would no longer be allowed to serve in the military. This announcement, composed over three tweets that miraculously were free of error,...

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Vinton City Hall provides sand bags to prevent flooding

Vinton City Hall provides sand bags to prevent flooding

Brianna Chavez, Contributor July 26, 2017

The village of Vinton is giving away free sandbags for their residents during the current monsoon season. City officials are encouraging residents, who live near zones that are prone to flooding including arroyos, to take advantage of this opportunity...

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Taking Back Sunday perform for a solo out show at Tricky Falls on Tuesday, July 25.

Taking Back Sunday bassist Shaun Cooper talks late success and Sonic Ranch recording sessions

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor July 26, 2017

Taking Back Sunday returned to El Paso for their 10th time. They played at Tricky Falls on Tuesday, July 25, and performed songs from their latest album, "Tidal Wave," as well as older hits, such as "So Last Summer" and "El Paso." Alternative rock...

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