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Seven coffee shops are participating in the passport event which includes Mas y Menos.

Reviving El Paso’s local coffee scene one stamp at a time

Kahri Reyes, Audience & Engagement Editor July 10, 2025
Seven local coffee shops in El Paso have come together to launch a collaborative campaign aimed at increasing foot traffic and encouraging the community to support local coffee culture.
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Chihuahuas pitcher Wes Benjamin allowed 4 hits and struck out 3 batters which gave him a 5.76 ERA on June 27.

Chihuahuas take down Sugar Land in 5-1 series win.

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor July 10, 2025
The El Paso Chihuahuas took down the Sugar Land Space Cowboys 5-1 in their six-game series, putting them first in the Pacific Coast League East for the second half of the season.
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El Paso goes ‘loco’ for soccer success!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor July 9, 2025

From one season to the next, The El Paso Locomotive have gone from last place in the United Soccer League Championship’s (USL) Western Conference, to fighting for a spot at the top of the table. New Head Coach, Wilmer Cabrera, former MLS coach and...

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Life through the lens

Life through the lens

Devin Nava, Contributor/Photographer July 8, 2025
Devin Nava is a digital media production student and photo contributor for The Prospector. He’s been telling stories through video since elementary school and now combines his love for music and media. Whether behind a drum-kit or a camera, Devin is always capturing and bringing ideas to life.
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While the Locomotive did have more scoring attempts, San Antonio came out with the victory.

El Paso’s ‘Crazy Train’ forced to a screeching halt by San Antonio

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor July 8, 2025
The El Paso Locomotive hosted in-state rival San Antonio FC at home on the United States of America’s 249th birthday to a record-breaking crowd of over 8,000 fans. But as fireworks took over the night sky, the Locos walked into their locker rooms reflecting on a heartbreaking loss.
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Summer Spin-off, Episode 2: Picking Up on 600 ESPN El Paso!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor July 2, 2025

The Prospector Podcast continues spinning into summer by hosting radio personalities Steve Kaplowitz and Adrian Broaddus from 600 ESPN El Paso! They join Sebastian Perez-Navarro and Kristian Hernandez talking about everything UTEP and El Paso sports! Adrian...

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Following conflicts with Iran, Gen Z has created different dark humor memes poking fun at the potential of a World War III.

Gen Z uses humor as a defense against the fear of war

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor July 2, 2025
Following the U.S military attack on three nuclear sites in Iran, Gen Z started creating memes in fear of a potential World War III. This response was very different from how older generations responded to global conflicts. Was this disconnection a coping mechanism or insensitive?
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Pop music has peaked in popularity again with female artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.

Pop music is changing with the times and creating brand new eras

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor June 30, 2025
Pop music is so back and has been back as die-hard pop fans feel the nostalgia from previous eras of pop while still appreciating all it has to offer today
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Sun City Pride Parade creates a space for love on The Border

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor June 30, 2025
People waved their pride flags up high to celebrate the 19th annual Sun City Pride Parade and came together to celebrate themselves and support each other.
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Chihuahuas pitcher Ron Marinaccio struck out two batters while only allowing one run.

Chihuahuas defeated at home by Reno 4-2 in a six-game series

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor June 27, 2025
The El Paso Chihuahuas were defeated at home in their six-game series 4-2 by the Reno Aces after a comeback win, losing offensive momentum and close, defensive style games.
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More than 65,000 fans attended Coldplay's performance at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, their only Texas stop on the tour. Photo courtesy of the Office of Special Events.

A sky full of stars at the Sun Bowl: Coldplay ignites El Paso in a once in a lifetime Texas show

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Contributor/Photographer June 26, 2025
It’s been almost two weeks since the music sensation Coldplay visited El Paso, Texas. Fans waited eight months after the tour dates were announced to witness the colorful lights and live music and at last on June 13 and 14, Coldplay performed at the Sun Bowl Stadium marking their only Texas shows on the tour.
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Texas Senate Bill 12 will force LGBTQ+ student clubs in K-12 schools to disband at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. This law will also stop the use of different pronouns or names for students as well.

Texas introduces Senate Bill 12, a law aimed against DEI initiative in public schools

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor June 26, 2025
The Texas Legislature is passing Senate Bill 12 in September, a law that would ban LGBTQ+ student clubs for the 2025-2026 school year.
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