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The first day of the seventh annual Neon Desert Music Festival on Sat. May, 27.

An homage to NDMF 2017

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

Immediately after walking through the gates of Neon Desert, one probably saw hundreds of others filled the streets anxiously walking about, meeting up with friends or stopping to take photos. To the left of the entrance is the beer garden where herds...

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El Paso teen rapper Evander Griiim takes place of absent headliner Lil Uzi Vert the first day of Neon Desert, Sat. May, 27.

The triumphs and falls of NDMF 2017 Day 1

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor May 28, 2017

Neon Desert opened up its gates for the seventh year. Setting day one of the festival into motion were headliners, Nelly, Logic, J. Balvin, Los Amigos Invisibles and Alesso. Also taking part in the day were fifteen artists performed on the main stages...

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Proponents of saving Duranguito hug after hearing city council's decision.

Union Plaza neighborhood voted off the table in city’s arena plan

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief December 20, 2016

Editor’s note: This is an addition to the three-part series on efforts being made to save the Union Plaza neighborhood.  On Tuesday, Dec. 20, El Paso’s City Council voted 4-2 to exclude the Union Plaza Neighborhood—Duranguito—from the...

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Plaza Theatre

Plaza Classic Film Festival gaining popularity

Andres Gallegos, Contributor August 22, 2016

The Plaza Classic Film Festival graced the streets of downtown once again with films for the ­­ninth year in a row, from Aug. 4-14. The variety of films ranged from productions such as “Giant," “Apocalypse Now” and the “Star Wars” trilogy...

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The Googoo Dolls Perform the second night of the 2016 El Paso Downtown Street Fest.

Goo Goo Dolls save second day of Streetfest

Julia Hettiger, Entertainment Editor June 19, 2016

By the time the sun set on Saturday, many festival-goers had gathered on San Antonio street to watch day two of Streetfest’s headliners, Collective Soul and the Goo Goo Dolls at the Budweiser stage. The second day to the annual festival brought...

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Downtown Streetfest begins annual two-day festival

Downtown Streetfest begins annual two-day festival

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor June 18, 2016

Kicking off the two-day annual festival, the 2016 El Paso Downtown Street Festival delivered both highs and lows to the center of the city for its first day of showing on Friday, June 17. Although the uniqueness of the concert attracted those of...

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The old historical Martin building will now be restored for apartments, located at 201. N. Stanton in downtown El Paso.

Martin Lofts to open in August, apartments are part of downtown revitalization

Juan Raygoza, Contributor June 9, 2015

As part of the downtown revitalization program, El Paso businessman Lane Gaddy and a group of investors renovating an area of downtown El Paso. There will now be a new set of apartment buildings at the old historical Martin building, located at 201. N...

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Bsrrio Skate Shop is the first webisode that is featured on the Only in El Paso series. (Above) Emmanuel Urbina, owner of the business, helps a customer

Web series to portray the community

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter July 15, 2014

Destination El Paso and PBS station KCOS have teamed up to launch a web series called “Only in El Paso,” a project intended to promote the city through a collection of 10 short episodes produced by talented El Paso digital storytellers. “This is...

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Downtown businesses see minor increase with new baseball stadium

Downtown businesses see minor increase with new baseball stadium

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter June 24, 2014

The Southwest University Ballpark, conveniently located in downtown El Paso, opened on April 28 and baseball fans have been flocking to the stadium ever since. The local downtown attraction has proven to be both entertaining and lucrative for El Pasoans.  The...

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