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Rise and shine, El Paso!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Paula Abdul at the YWCA luncheon, a Chinatown ghost tour, and Styx live + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Texas drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*
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📰 In the news
Connect with public agencies: El Paso’s 13th annual Cooperative Purchasing Expo will be April 8 at the Judson F. Williams Convention Center. Free to attend. Exhibitor booth purchases close March 25 — get all the event details.
Star power meets philanthropy: American Idol judge Paula Abdul will keynote the 31st Annual YWCA Women’s Luncheon at the El Paso Convention Center at 11:30 a.m. on April 23, the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser — get all the event details.
Explore more than exhibits: Spring break fun at the El Paso Zoo continues today with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., special animal programs, and sign ups for 11 Animal Encounters — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Serious noodle comfort: Umami Ramen House dishes rich tonkotsu that tastes like a hug, plus black garlic and spicy miso bowls that reliably level up your week. When the day runs long, a steamy slurp here is the kind of reset we all secretly need.
Press start this week: RAD Retrocade West nails that sweet spot between throwback arcade cabinets, a chill dance floor, and a solid menu when your high score chase turns into “we should really eat.” Grab your crew, claim a machine, and let the bragging rights sort themselves out.
Speech help, zero commute: Complete Communication Therapy Inc. delivers virtual, HIPAA-compliant speech therapy for dyslexia, literacy, and language development, led by certified SLPs. Sessions fit between school pickup and real life at home, turning stuck-on-sounds into clearer, more confident communication.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💬 Talking Youth @ Bright Futures Family Resource Center | Tuesday (3/17) at 1:30 PM – Got a tween or teen who could use real talk that isn’t from TikTok? El Paso Center for Children hosts a free afternoon for ages 10 to 17 on friendships, relationships, and health at Bright Futures Family Resource Center, snacks, drinks included, call (915) 565-5021.
🖼 America 250 Lecture: A Woman at Her Easel: Leola Freeman @ Magoffin Home Visitor Center | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – Swing by Magoffin Home for a free, image-rich dive into Leola Freeman, the El Paso impressionist you’ve probably admired without realizing. Her descendant, Jennifer Moxley, digs into the art, the archives, and the scene she helped build, with light refreshments supporting Casa Magoffin Compañeros.
🏓 Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament @ Eastwood High School | Friday (3/20) at 5:00 PM – Eastwood High’s courts kick off the Sun Bowl slate with the 2nd annual pickleball throwdown, a round robin spanning singles, doubles, mixed, and a hybrid wheelchair division. New 60 to 69 and 70 and up brackets mean less sprinting, more dinks, sunscreen, and smug grins.
🧘 All Levels Yoga @ Cleveland Square | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Downtown El Paso is waking up with an all-levels yoga flow at Cleveland Square Park, the first Wellness & Mindful session with @leslie.landin. Tickets are $25, bring your mat, breathe deeper, move with intention, and then treat yourself to cafecito, because balance.
👻 Chinatown Ghost Tour @ Macs Place Restaurant | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 PM – Join Ghosts915 and the Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society for a Chinatown ghost walk, unraveling El Paso’s rumored tunnels and buried history. Finish at the Wigwam Museum, sip complimentary tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, and enjoy a night more spine-tingling than a bar line.
🛍 Swap Meet @ Barnett Harley-Davidson | Sunday (3/22) at 7:00 AM – El Paso Swap Meet is popping up Sunday morning, a sun-soaked treasure hunt where cash is king, and chisme is included. Come bargain like you mean it, snag oddball gems and hard-to-find parts, then reward yourself with a burrito and a nap.
🤘 Styx @ Abraham Chavez Theatre | Sunday (3/22) at 7:30 PM – Classic-rock royalty is rolling through, and yes, it’s the Styx you blasted on cassettes. Expect big harmonies, bigger hair-energy, and a crowd that knows every word to Come Sail Away, Mr. Roboto, and Renegade. Grab your crew, your voice, and your inner teenager.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 El Paso report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 67°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy blowing dust before noon. Sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 56. West wind 2 to 6 mph.
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