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Khalid performs for a sold out crowd in the first of his two hometown shows at the Don Haskins Center on Friday, Sept. 14.

Khalid returns home for a spirited El Paso show

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 15, 2018

At the first of two 915 Hometown shows, El Paso singer-songwriter Khalid proved that his love for the Bordertown is beyond compare — even though he's traveled around the world by now. "I've traveled all over the world and they love the 915,"...

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Downtown to host first ever El Paso independent film festival

Downtown to host first ever El Paso independent film festival

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

The city of El Paso continues to grow, whether it be through construction or culturally, the city is always expanding. This upcoming weekend holds true to that, on Sept. 14-16., downtown will host the first ever El Paso Film Festival. The film festival...

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Theatre and Dance awarded $15,000 grant ahead of new production

Theatre and Dance awarded $15,000 grant ahead of new production

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 11, 2018

The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance is a recipient of a $15,000 grant, which will be used to host a month-long celebration for the National Endowment for the Arts in El Paso. The NEA Big Read grant is awarded to organizations that broaden the understanding...

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Three things to know in the Chihuahuas playoff push

Three things to know in the Chihuahuas playoff push

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 4, 2018

As the Chihuahuas clinched their fourth Pacific Coast League Southern Division title in five seasons, El Paso continues to build upon their best record in club history. Sitting at 82-56 and 26 games over .500, marking  their best record since their...

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Congressmen Beto O'Rourke will tavel throughout Texas for 34 days campaign. His first stop was his hometown of El Paso.

Congressman Beto O’Rourke begins 34-day trip in his hometown

Gaby Velasquez July 29, 2018

Congressman Beto O’Rourke began his 34-day trip through Texas in his hometown, where thousands of El Pasoans gathered in his support for a breakfast rally on Sunday, July 28. Those who arrived early at his campaign headquarters, on 415 E Yandell...

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El Paso USL President, Alan Ledford, and General Manager, Andrew Forrest named Mark Lowry as the Head Coach and Technical Director for the team on Wednesday, July 25 at Southwest University Park.

El Paso USL names Mark Lowry as head coach

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter July 25, 2018

After what many thought would be an announcement of the club's name, El Paso USL announced the hiring of new head coach and technical director Mark Lowry. “Our extensive search provided exposure to many very talented and experienced soccer coaches,...

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Mexico border correspondent for the Dallas Morning News Alfredo Corchado signs his newest book “Homelands: Four Friends, Two Countries, and the Fate of the Great Mexican-American Migration” before the panel discussion on Thursday, June 7 at the Union.

Alfredo Corchado sheds light on life as a migrant and journalist in ‘Homelands’

Jake Deven, Contributor July 20, 2018

Immigration has long been one of the most divisive topics in American politics, but the election of President Trump has reignited the issue into something that many Americans have never witnessed. From wishes for a new border wall to the separation of...

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Digna's two children are being housed only ten blocks from the Annunciation house where she is staying but thirt reunification is still being processed.

Migrant families in El Paso await reunification

Elenie Gonzalez, Web Editor July 17, 2018

A press conference was held at the Annunciation House on Monday, July 16 to announce the plans for the reunification of children from the ages of five to 17 with their parents in the El Paso area. As the first deadline imposed by the U.S. District...

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On Sunday, July 15, Chicano Batman performed at Music Under the Stars at Cohen Stadium.

Chicano Batman entertains crowd at Cohen Stadium

Melissa Martinezsotomayor, Contributor July 16, 2018

  On Sunday, July 15, Music Under the Stars presented the Los Angeles, California band “Chicano Batman” to perform their new album “Freedom is Free.” The event took place at Cohen Stadium and was free admission to the public Formed...

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Activist Emma Gonzalez speaks with counter protestor outside of the panel discussion.

March For Our Lives student activists stop in El Paso for town hall

July 12, 2018

The March for Our Lives – Road to Change bus tour stopped in downtown El Paso at the El Paso Community Foundation on Tuesday, July 10, where high school students from around the nation including survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School...

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The cast of "South Pacific" rehearses a scene for the show. "South Pacific" will run from July 6, through July 22.

‘South Pacific’ should resonate today

Aimée Santillán, Contributor July 9, 2018

For its 35th anniversary celebration, the UTEP Dinner Theatre is bringing “South Pacific” for its summer musical production. A musical from 1949, winner of four Tony Awards, and an adaptation from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Tales of...

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Chico greets the fans in his 4th of July attire for the El Paso Chihuahuas.

Chihuahuas fall to Albuquerque Tuesday, but stand victorious in homestand

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor July 4, 2018

Since being the Colorado Rockies opening day pitcher in 2017, Jon Gray has been one of the league's more inconsistent pitchers in the majors. On Saturday, he was demoted to Albuquerque. On Tuesday, he made his Triple-A debut, and pitched lights out...

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