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Who’s running? A look at Texas’ Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections
Who’s running? A look at Texas’ Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections
October 20, 2026
With the 2026 midterm elections less than a month away, Texans are preparing to choose candidates for several statewide offices.
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 Blessed Beans’ “Apple of My Eye” latte, made with matcha, and “Psalm Spice” latte, made with coffee, are pictured together as part of the shop’s October fall menu. The seasonal drinks showcase two of the business’s specialty offerings, developed alongside other autumn-inspired beverages using homemade syrups and carefully selected ingredients.
A taste of local businesses in Fall
October 20, 2026
Now that the El Paso heat is simmering down, “Blessed Beans” and “Sip” Coffee are ready, welcoming the weather and customers with their new fall menus.
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Fall pests in El Paso: The creepiest crawlers in the city
Fall pests in El Paso: The creepiest crawlers in the city
October 20, 2026
As temperatures begin to cool in El Paso, residents may expect insects to disappear until spring. But the shorter days and cooler temperatures may attract the creepiest crawlers into warm homes.
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Rising inflation adds financial pressure for students entering work force
Rising inflation adds financial pressure for students entering work force
October 20, 2026
As students and recent graduates begin to enter the workforce, they are feeling the weight of rising inflation in everyday life.
Jesse Moreno poses for a portrait on the UTEP campus on Monday, Sep. 21, 2026. Moreno, who is running for El Paso City Council District 6, is a senior studying economics and management. Moreno hopes to be the voice for Gen Z in local government.
From campus to City Council
October 6, 2026

Jesus ‘Jesse’ Moreno, a senior majoring in economics and minoring in management at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), is running for the El Paso City Council to represent District 6 in Texas. Representing Gen Z and other UTEP students while...

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Dead as a Dodo Takes Flight in El Paso: Acclaimed puppet musical brings friendship, transformation, and visual wonder to the Plaza Theatre
Sponsored Content • September 23, 2025
Acclaimed puppet musical brings friendship, transformation, and visual wonder to the Plaza Theatre.
963 Production’s 2026 Haunted House “MONSTERS UNDER YOUR BED” is open every weekend of October until Nov. 1.
Behind the screams: 963 Production’s ‘MONSTERS UNDER YOUR BED’
Alexander Jauregui • October 20, 2026
963 Productions of “MONSTERS UNDER YOUR BED,” is open for the remaining two weekends of October until Nov. 1 with tickets priced at $25 per person. They are located at 1090 NM-28, Anthony, NM 88021 across from La Union Maze.
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The Sun Bowl reached a record low attendance of 8,576. This is the lowest attendance number in the Scotty Walden era.
Eleven sacks derail Miners in 24-11 loss to Spartans
Adrian Gonzalez • October 20, 2026
Generating 462 yards of total offense wasn’t enough to secure a victory for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (1-6, 0-3 Mountain West) football team on Oct. 17 as the Miners stumbled down the stretch in a 24-11 loss to San Jose State University (San Jose) (4-3, 2-1 MW) at the Sun Bowl.
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Familias y miembros de la comunidad se reúnen en las kermeses de la región de El Paso para celebrar la cultura, la fe y las tradiciones hispanas durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
La celebración de nuestra herencia en la frontera
Adrian Gonzalez • October 6, 2026
Si hay una época del año en la que el pulso de la frontera late con más fuerza, es durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Entre el eco de la música, el calor de la comunidad y el inconfundible aroma de antojitos tradicionales, las kermeses se han convertido en el escenario viviente donde la cultura se planta, se celebra y se hereda de generación en generación.
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The Sun Bowl reached a record low attendance of 8,576. This is the lowest attendance number in the Scotty Walden era.
Eleven sacks derail Miners in 24-11 loss to Spartans
Adrian Gonzalez • October 20, 2026
Generating 462 yards of total offense wasn’t enough to secure a victory for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (1-6, 0-3 Mountain West) football team on Oct. 17 as the Miners stumbled down the stretch in a 24-11 loss to San Jose State University (San Jose) (4-3, 2-1 MW) at the Sun Bowl.
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UTEP scored its only touchdown by senior wide receiver Carver Cheeks in a 6-yard touchdown catch during the third quarter.
Two more losses for the Miners puts their bowl game eligibility on the line
Kristian Hernandez • October 6, 2026
On Sept. 26, the University of Texas of El Paso (UTEP) Miners (1-3, 0-0 Mountain West Conference) failed to stop the No. 1 passing offense in the nation, Oregon State University (Oregon State) Beavers (2-2, 0-0 Pac-12 Conference).
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After sitting out the 2025 season due to an injury, redshirt sophomore Cash Cheeks came back to play this season and has earned two receiving touchdowns in the Miners’ home opener for the 2026 season. Senior wide receiver Carver Cheeks has received three touchdowns for the season so far.
One last ride: UTEP football players Carver and Cash Cheeks
Adrian Gonzalez
Football fields are often measured in yards, hashes and first downs, but for The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) playmakers Carver and Cash Cheeks, the gridiron is best measured by a lifetime of shared history.
UTEP Football opened its home schedule in dominant fashion, defeating the Texas Southern Tigers 51-10. The Miners controlled the game from the start, showcasing a strong offensive performance and defense. The victory gave UTEP an impressive start in front of its home crowd.
UTEP runs away with 51 points on Texas Southern and came out swinging against No. 18 Michigan
Kristian Hernandez 

In their second game ever against one another, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (1-1, 0-0 Mountain West Conference) Miners put up the...

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No. 10 Oklahoma dominates UTEP in football season opener 
Adrian Gonzalez
Redshirt sophomore EJ Colson Jr. made his first career start under center for the Miners, but UTEP’s offense could not provide much against No. 10 Oklahoma in a 51-0 season-opening loss at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Freddy Fazbear, the animatronic bear from the Five Nights at Freddy’s horror video game franchise, appears in Spirit Halloween’s 2026 collection in El Paso, Texas. The character’s popularity illustrates how video games, films and internet culture continue to shape Halloween costumes and decorations that appeal to various age groups.
Is Halloween dead, or did we just grow up?
Diego Hernandez • October 20, 2026
Every October, as soon as the air gets colder and plastic skeletons start popping up in front of yards, you start hearing the same complaint: Halloween is dead.
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‘Nunca dejes de soñar, solo quien sueña aprende a volar’
‘Nunca dejes de soñar, solo quien sueña aprende a volar’
Lesly Chavez • October 6, 2026
Whenever a chapter ends in my life, there’s a sense of relief, but also a fear accompanied with the question, “what am I going to do now?” High school was like that, four years of laughter, memories and wins, but also a period of tears and insecurities that were created by “teachers” and “friends.” I lost people I never thought I would.
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The ghosts of chopped clothes past
The ghosts of chopped clothes past
Diego Hernandez • October 6, 2026

There’s a scene in the “Sex and the City” movie that has always stuck with me. Carrie Bradshaw cleaning out her closet. She goes...

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Why Fall holds a magic that Summer can never reach
Why Fall holds a magic that Summer can never reach
Adrian Gonzalez • October 6, 2026
Let’s be honest: summer gets way too much good PR. For months, we are subjected to sweat dripping down our necks, mosquitoes treating us like an all-you-can-eat buffet, and the constant, agonizing debate of whether it’s too hot to wear denim. Summer demands effort.
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One of the biggest nights is back, Minerpalooza!
September 24, 2026

For 36 years, Minerpalooza has brought the UTEP and El Paso communities to enjoy live music, activities for all ages and food across campus. The live music...

The Sun City honors 25 years of 9/11
September 24, 2026

With every trip up the Sun Bowl, participants carried the memory of the firefighters, law enforcement officers and emergency personnel who gave their lives...

Karol G on the Sun City!
September 24, 2026

The Colombian singer and songwriter Carolina Giraldo Navarro, best known as “Karol G” performed at the University of Texas at El Paso Sun Bowl Stadium...

The Prospector Chronicles: FIFA 2026 World Cup!
July 1, 2026
Soccer’s largest tournament takes center stage for the 23rd time in its history. 
Beyond the Pickaxe: UTEP Athletics & Pro Sports Talk
Beyond the Pickaxe: UTEP Athletics & Pro Sports Talk
October 14, 2026

  Welcome to The Prospector Podcast: Beyond the Pickaxe! In this episode, we dive into the latest around UTEP Athletics, covering UTEP Football,...

Beyond The Pickaxe: Meet the New Host + Minero Editor-in- Chief Join Us!
Beyond The Pickaxe: Meet the New Host + Minero Editor-in- Chief Join Us!
September 23, 2026

Welcome to The Prospector Podcast: Beyond the Pickaxe! In this episode, we welcome a new host to The Prospector Podcast and sit down with Editor-in-Chief...

Picking Up on the El Paso Trolley! | The Prospector Podcast: Summer Edition: Episode 3
Picking Up on the El Paso Trolley! | The Prospector Podcast: Summer Edition: Episode 3
August 19, 2026
The Prospector Podcast this summer took on the challenge of filming every episode remotely, and for the season finale of the summer edition, the podcast crew finds themselves on the El Paso street car! 
Picking Up on the District Attorney! | The Prospector Podcast Summer Edition: Episode 2
Picking Up on the District Attorney! | The Prospector Podcast Summer Edition: Episode 2
July 21, 2026
To continue the summer, The Prospector Podcast pays a visit to the district courthouse in Downtown El Paso to speak with Texas’ 34th District Attorney, James Montoya. 
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