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Many Christians will be observing Good Friday on April 18 this year. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and is observed through church services, prayer and fasting. One of the biggest events will be the climb to Mount Cristo Rey in West El Paso. Good Friday is also a day when some businesses may be closed or schools are not in session. School districts in the El Paso area do observe Good Friday as a holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 21.
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elpasotimes.com | Maria Gonzalez |María Cortés González |María Gonzalez
Many Christians will be observing Good Friday on April 18 this year. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and is observed through church services, prayer and fasting. One of the biggest events will be the climb to Mount Cristo Rey in West El Paso. Good Friday is also a day when some businesses may be closed or schools are not in session. School districts in the El Paso area do observe Good Friday as a holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 21.
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elpasotimes.com | Maria Gonzalez |María Cortés González |María Gonzalez
Many El Paso families are looking forward to Easter weekend when they will get together with extended family, enjoy egg hunts and see their children run around in new outfits. Around El Paso, there are several ways to get the weekend celebrations going. On Saturday, April 19, the 47th Annual Mimbela NorthEaster Parade will kick off happy events with colorful floats and community spirit in Northeast El Paso.
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elpasotimes.com | Maria Gonzalez |María Cortés González |María Gonzalez
Wednesday, April 16, will be a good day for corn dogs if you like good deals. Sonic Drive-In locations nationally are having their 99-cent corn dog sale all day Wednesday, while supplies last. In El Paso, Texas, it's easy to spot if Sonic participates — there is usually a line around the menu board. Find a Sonic location here. More: Wrestling star Cinta De Oro returns to Segundo Barrio with monthly lucha eventsNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
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elpasotimes.com | Maria Gonzalez |María Cortés González |María Gonzalez
Selena Quintanilla left an indelible mark on the genre of Tejano music and an impression on the hearts of fans. The Queen of Tejano music would have turned 54 on April 16. Fans now observe this date as Selena Day, honoring her memory by listening to her music, watching movies or documentaries about her or attending events. Here is information about the artist most people want to know and how to celebrate her. Selena was born on April 16, 1971. Selena's life was brief. She was only 23 years old.
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elpasotimes.com | Maria Gonzalez |María Cortés González |María Gonzalez
The dark side will rise again with the return of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" to theaters on April 25. The film is being re-released for its 20th anniversary. "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" was the sequel to The "Phantom Menace" (released in 1999) and "Attack of the Clones" (released in 2002). It was the sixth film in the "Star Wars" film series and the third installment in the prequel trilogy.
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elpasotimes.com | Maria Gonzalez |María Cortés González |María Gonzalez
Skywatchers, get ready for April's full moon. The full moon is called the "pink moon" and is considered a hopeful sign of spring, according to the Farmer's Almanac. The name "pink moon" has long been associated with April’s full moon as flowers begin to bloom, particularly moss pink or creeping ground phlox, one of the earliest and most widespread spring flowers. Ground phlox is most often pink and popular with butterflies.
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elpasotimes.com | Maria Gonzalez |María Cortés González |María Gonzalez
The El Paso Comic Con returns this weekend with a fresh lineup of celebrities, including Vincent D'Onofrio, from "Law and Order: Criminal Intent." He also stars as Kingpin in the acclaimed "Daredevil" series. VIP tickets are gone, but fans can buy weekend or daily passes. Dancing also takes center stage at the Plaza theatre with ballet from the Ukraine theater and Irish dancing from A Taste of Ireland. Monday, take the edge off Tax Day by enjoying a wine tasting at Billy Crews Restaurant.
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elpasotimes.com | Maria Gonzalez |María Cortés González |María Gonzalez
The Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens will be brimming with flowers and plants for sale at its annual FloraFest Saturday, April 12. Interested shoppers are encouraged to arrive early to secure the best selection from desert-friendly trees, plants and succulents. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the UGLC Plaza behind the museum. The entrance is on University Avenue, and the exit and plant loading zone is on Wiggins Way.
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elpasotimes.com | Maria Cortes Gonzalez |María Cortés González |María Gonzalez
International wrestling star Cinta De Oro is returning to his roots in Segundo Barrio to stir up the excitement of lucha libre and give back to the community. The wrestler is teaming up with the Boys & Girls Club to have monthly, family-friendly, lucha libre events through the end of the year. The next bout is April 12 at Club Petty, 801 S. Florence St.Known in his WWE wrestling career as Sin Cara for 10 years, Cinta De Oro has remained deeply connected to his El Paso origins.
