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Hello El Paso! Hope your coffee’s especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Texas Tech oral surgery residency, I-10 art corridor lights up, and Harlem Globetrotters 100-year tour + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*
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📰 In the news
New specialist training milestone: El Paso’s Texas Tech Hunt School of Dental Medicine is launching an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program, backed by a $250,000 local gift creating an endowed professorship — get all the details.
Help shape local development: Doña Ana County is seeking four residents for the Planning and Zoning Commission, with commissioners appointing members April 28, applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and three reference letters — see how and when to apply.
Vibrant roadway makeover unveiled: East El Paso’s I-10 is glowing with new illuminated landscaping and public art as TxDOT’s aesthetic corridor nears completion, giving nighttime drivers a brighter, more welcoming commute — read the full story.
Gold just hit record highs. What about your savings? While traditional IRAs have been treading water against inflation, gold has gained over 50% in three years. That gap is why more retirees are rolling a portion of their savings into gold IRAs (the kind that hold physical metal). We compared the top five options and broke down who they’re best for. Check it out here →
Paying hundreds of dollars a month for car insurance? Switching providers could save you up to $600 a year, and shopping around is way faster than it used to be – free comparison tools like this one make it easy.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Steeped and sippable: fubatea pours loose‑leaf brews that actually taste like tea (imagine that), from roasty oolongs to bright jasmine and Thai‑tea treats. Swing by for a calm, campus‑adjacent pick‑me‑up or a far‑east flavor detour—your midweek brain will thank you later.
Art for your walls: If your place needs a splash of joy, Hal Marcus Gallery packs borderland color and good vibes inside a bright blue Sunset Heights house, with originals and prints from Hal and fellow El Paso artists—easy to pop in, leave inspired, and maybe finally fill that blank spot.
A sweet-and-savory detour: Salt + Honey Bakery & Cafe does all-day breakfast, rotating pastries, and those unreasonably addictive Salt + Honey fries (spiced honey + feta = magic). Pair with a michelada-braised brisket Tacos Borrachos situation and a local coffee, and call it a very El Paso kind of win.
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
Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, *their curated kits are worth a look →
Own a piece of Apple for less than a coffee: Every time you buy something from Amazon or Starbucks, you’re putting money in their pocket. Fractional shares flip that: you can own a slice of those companies for as little as a dollar. Most investing apps make it incredibly easy, with zero commissions and no account minimums. See which ones we recommend →
Mom says she’s fine. You’re not so sure: “What if something happens when you’re home alone?” You’ve asked a hundred times, but the outcome’s always the same. I don’t need that. Life Alert’s for old people. The real struggle isn’t finding a medical alert system that’ll work… it’s finding one she won’t fight you on. We looked into five options designed to settle the standoff, from smartwatches to systems with nothing to wear at all. See which ones stood out →
Thinning hair? Your shampoo was never going to fix it: I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of money on hair-loss products, biotin, masks, sprays, you name it. Not one of them lasted. Turns out, most things target the strand, not the follicle (where thinning actually happens). Dermatologists have been prescribing treatments that work for years, but there are now plenty of options available with no office visits required. See our top picks for men and women →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🛍 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.
🌸 Hello Spring Market @ Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market | Sunday (3/22) at 11:00 AM – Spring’s officially here, so let’s wander Mesa Plaza by Hobby Lobby for a Sunday market: local makers, food trucks, tunes, and yes, dog adoptions. The kids can plant seeds while you browse, there’s live art, photo ops, and a butterfly release to seal the deal.
🐾 National Adoption Week @ PetSmart (3790 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX) | Wednesday (3/25) at 3:00 PM – Swing by HSEP’s off-site adoption pop-up for National Adoption Week to meet the waggers, the purrers, and learn about programs. Adopt, and your impact doubles, with grants this week sending twice the funds back to care for more animals. Your couch will thank you.
☘ The Great Leprechaun Escape @ Harmony School of Innovation – El Paso (Middle/High) | Wednesday (3/25) at 4:30 PM – Harmony School of Innovation is turning its open house into a leprechaun hunt up on Dyer, with coin collecting, prizes, and kid energy to spare. Let the youngsters chase clues while you meet the team, peek at classrooms, and size up your future carpool route.
🐣 Mesquite Hills 5th Annual Egg Hunt/Kite Day @ IDEA Mesquite Hills | Thursday (4/2) at 5:00 PM – Break up your week and head to Mesquite Hills Thursday evening for Egg Hunt and Kite Day. It’s free to wander, with egg hunts, kite flying, food vendors, and grade-level fundraisers, so bring a kite or buy one, because apparently Thursday is the new Saturday.
🏀 The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour @ UTEP Don Haskins Center | Saturday (4/4) at 2:00 PM – Take a break from armchair coaching and catch the Harlem Globetrotters’ 100-year tour, where the dunks defy gravity, the jokes land, and nostalgia hits hard. It’s big-kid fun with pre-game antics, close-up shenanigans, and post-game selfies, all sugar-highs optional.
🐶 37th Annual K-9 Classic @ Memorial Park | Saturday (4/18) at 9:00 AM – El Paso’s longest-running excuse to stroll with strangers’ dogs is back, and yes, your fur tornado is invited. Walk the park with adoptable pups, browse the vendor fair, hit the raffle, and feel smug knowing your steps help local homeless animals. Sign up now.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 El Paso report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 86°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East northeast wind around 3 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 91°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 91. North northwest wind around 2 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West southwest wind around 2 mph.
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