El Paso has plenty to celebrate this week, with local scientists earning worldwide acclaim and the heart of the city coming alive with free community watch parties for the FIFA World Cup.
Six researchers at Texas Tech Health El Paso have been ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists, according to a report highlighted by Newswise. The recognition places these El Paso-based researchers in elite company on a global scale — a remarkable achievement for the local academic and medical community and a testament to the caliber of work being done right here in the Sun City.
Meanwhile, El Paso’s Downtown has been buzzing with energy as the city continues hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties for fans of both Mexico and the U.S. Men’s National Team. The community gatherings have given residents a shared space to cheer on their favorite squads, bringing neighbors together in a festive, welcoming atmosphere. Watch parties have continued into the Round of 32, with additional events added to keep the excitement going as both teams advance in the tournament.
Together, these stories paint a picture of an El Paso that is both intellectually thriving and deeply community-minded — a city where world-class talent calls home and neighbors come together to celebrate on the biggest stages.
