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“El Paso Dolls”: the Celebration of Trans Women in El Paso

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines community as “a group of individuals linked by a shared geography, culture, interest, identity, or set of goals.” And on Oct. 3 at Super Ultra Nova Gallery, this definition came to life during the screening of UTEP senior Elliot Lavis’ debut documentary, “El Paso Dolls.” With the number of guests doubling the seating capacity, viewers from all across El Paso gathered to watch the film, which spoke to attendees in one way or another.

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This New Mexico ruin raised a general and sheltered America’s Buffalo Soldiers

Thirteen miles north of Las Cruces, just off Interstate 25, a set of crumbling adobe walls rises from the Chihuahuan Desert. Fort Selden has been standing here since 1865, when the U.S. Army put it up on the banks of the Rio Grande. Most of what you’ll see now are ruins, but that’s exactly the point.

Las Cruces, NM · 3d

elpasomatters.org

A Christmas Fair brings holiday shopping to El Paso as Art From the Heart celebrates creativity

Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the Borderland in the coming week. The Junior League of El Paso will host its annual A Christmas Fair fundraiser, featuring three days of holiday shopping with vendors offering gifts, decorations and seasonal treats. The event, now in its 54th year, supports the organization’s community programs and partnerships focused on youth development, health and wellness.

El Paso, TX · 2d

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El Paso Border Folk Festival

The annual El Paso Border Folk Festival came to Pebble Hills High School for a three-day camp hosted by Mariachi Nuevo Tarlatan from Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. The festival marked its 11th annual conference and provided students with opportunities to grow as musicians and artists. During the event, Pebble Hills Mariachi had the honor of opening for two internationally recognized mariachi groups.

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More than 100 El Paso artists featured in 2026-27 Sun Bowl Art Exhibition at IMA

El Paso artists will take center stage at the International Museum of Art during the 2026-27 Sun Bowl Art Exhibition, a long-running juried show that organizers say highlights the city’s creativity. The International Museum of Art and the Sun Bowl Association will host a grand opening Thursday, Nov. 5,...

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Wait, THAT'S the At the Drive-In Song Rolling Stone Picked?

Yeah! But it's pretty awesome seeing a band from El Paso featured on this Rolling Stones Top 200 songs. If you were making a list of the greatest rock songs of the 21st century, which El Paso band and song would you include?

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El Paso Got Called Out On SNL Weekend Update For Klan Robes

Teenagers in El Paso wore Ku Klux Klan robes to a party. The story spread nationwide and landed the city a joke on Saturday Night Live.

El Paso, TX · 4d

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Las Artistas Art & Fine Crafts Show returns to El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Artistas Art & Fine Crafts Show will return to El Paso at the Epic Railyard Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15. According to a news release, the fine arts event will bring artists and makers together for a weekend of original artwork and opportunities to […]

El Paso, TX · 5d

KTSM

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El Pasoan and veteran Ric James returns home as headliner at Comic Strip

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Comedian and El Paso native Ric James is returning to his hometown for a series of performances at the Comic Strip Comedy Club, bringing his comedy career full circle while honoring a close friend, and giving back to fellow veterans. James is scheduled to headline shows October 29 through November […]

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Photo Gallery: How El Paso children are celebrating Halloween early

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- La Fe Preparatory School held its annual Children's Halloween Parade Friday morning. Students in pre-K through fifth grade visited the South El Paso Senior Center, the La Fe Central Clinic and the La Fe Child and Adolescent Wellness Center's pediatric medical unit. "A lot of childhood joy is what happened The post Photo Gallery: How El Paso children are celebrating Halloween early appeared first on KVIA .

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El Paso GOP chairman says he’ll sue Sacha Baron Cohen over appearance in new Ali G film

El Paso GOP Chairman Michael Aboud is threatening to sue the filmmaker for misleading him in what he believed was a nonfiction documentary.

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This Infamous El Paso Movie Is Begging for a Rewatch

It's weird, it's creepy, and it's an El Paso original! Manos: The Hands of Fate is one horror movie you have to experience for yourself.

El Paso, TX · 8d

KVIA

Halloween events around the Borderland

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Families across the Borderland are getting ready for Halloween night, and several organizations are providing ways for people of all ages to celebrate. Here is a list of some of the many events happening around the Borderland. Fang-tastic Trick-or-Treating at Cielo Vista Mall. Cielo Vista...

El Paso, TX · 6d

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Building a beat in Las Cruces

Location: Collective Co., 211 N. Water St., Las Cruces. Dion's will provide catering for the event. Max Rascon knows what it takes to make a beat. Getting that music heard, however, is another challenge entirely. It's one he hopes to make easier for aspiring musicians through Juarez Music Group LLC,...

Las Cruces, NM · 7d

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Dead Air: Iris & Grizz In The Morning Make Historic Live Radio Broadcast From Concordia Cemetery

A live broadcast from Concordia Cemetery showed why this historic burial ground matters to El Paso, with graves of the people who built the city and stories that still resonate today.

El Paso, TX · 6d

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Dead Air: Iris & Grizz In The Morning Make Historic Live Radio Broadcast From Concordia Cemetery

A live broadcast from Concordia Cemetery showed why this historic burial ground matters to El Paso, with graves of the people who built the city and stories that still resonate today.

El Paso, TX · 6d

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Band Performs at El Paso Children’s Hospital

The Pebble Hills High School marching band gave back to the community by performing for children and their families at El Paso Children’s Hospital on Wednesday night, Oct. 28. The special performance brought music, entertainment and school spirit to patients, visitors and hospital staff, creating a memorable experience for...