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Hi El Paso, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Dr. Jaime Gasco’s 300th OLIF, Friday the 13th ghost tour, and David Koechner live + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Surgical milestone boosts recovery: At UMC Surgical Hospital, El Paso neurosurgeon Dr. Jaime Gasco completed his 300th OLIF, a rare spine surgery using three incisions that helps sciatica patients go home within a day — read the full story.
Targeted upgrades bring savings: El Paso’s Ronald McDonald House cut its water bill by 40 percent, saving $400 a month, after an El Paso Water survey led to a smaller meter and efficiency fixes — see how they did it.
New hub for military families: The Warrior’s Journey is opening a resiliency center at Endeavors Health and Wellness Center in El Paso, featuring Warrior Java Cafe and support for service members, veterans, and first responders — 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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Community stage vibes: If you’re craving a low-key night with real El Paso talent, El Paso Playhouse delivers rotating productions powered by volunteers, intimate you’re-in-the-story seating, and community charm. Expect heartfelt performances, local voices, and small-theater magic that feels close enough to touch, all without the fuss.
Borderland dog fix: When the craving hits, Hot Dog Kings stacks Mexican-style dogs with beans, grilled onions, salsa verde, pickles, and optional bacon on soft buns. Tacos, too, if the mood shifts. Local, consistent, and totally text-your-friends worthy.
For your TBR pile: Whether you’re deep into romantasy or romance-curious, Good Girl Romance Bookstore stashes swoony new releases, indie spice, and staff picks that forgive dog-eared pages. Great for a midweek mood lift or book club inspo. You might leave with a brand-new favorite trope.
\*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
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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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 →
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📆 El Paso for grown ups
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😂 David Koechner @ El Paso Comic Strip | Thursday (3/12) at 7:30 PM – David Koechner hits The Comic Strip for three nights, mixing standup with a round of The Office trivia to prove how much time we’ve all spent with Michael Scott. Bring your smartest friend, or your loudest, then settle in and laugh till your face hurts.
👻 Friday the 13th Ghost Tour @ Wigwam Museum | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Friday the 13th is basically begging for a ghost tour, and the Paso Del Norte Paranormal folks are happy to oblige. We’re strolling downtown for tales of brothels, gunfighters, and the Chinese, then poking around the old Wigwam’s ghosts, because sleep is optional.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl 2026 @ RAD El Paso West | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Pull on something green and join the St. Patrick’s Day weekend bar crawl through downtown and Cincinnati Street, where the pours lean Irish and the choruses sing themselves. It’s a lap of familiar barstools, light on pretense, heavy on laughs, water, and ride shares.
🧘 Winter Wellness Yoga @ Chamizal National Memorial | Saturday (3/14) at 1:30 PM – Ease into actual winter with gentle yoga on the Chamizal grounds, led by local favorite Claudia Aaltonen. Free, all levels, and blissfully low drama: think crisp air, long exhales, and joints that forgive holiday travel. Bring a mat, block, pillow, or borrow theirs.
📼 Gen X Fest 2026 @ Ascarate Park | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Relive the 70s, 80s, and 90s at a Gen X throwdown with Boogie Machine, Ronnie Raygun’s Big80s, AZ Alt Rock High 90s, plus local bands, DJs, and MCs. A dance floor, food and drinks, and retro VIP perks on Eventbrite. Your knees will forgive you.
💃 Salsa On2 Workshop @ El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – Swap your habitual two-step for Salsa ON2 with world champion Henry Pinzon at El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy, and actually hear the music, not just survive it. Expect crisp timing, tasty syncopations, and footwork that flatters seasoned knees. Book ahead, your wallet will approve.
🎭 Jewel Box Series: The Boys Next Door @ Philanthropy Theater | Sunday (3/15) at 2:30 PM – Eden Performing Arts is bringing The Boys Next Door to the Jewel Box Series, an intimate night of smart, big-hearted theater that sneaks up on you with laughs. Think quirky roommates, real-life messiness, and humor that leaves you misty, not maudlin.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 El Paso report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 75°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 3 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. West northwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
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