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Sunland Park Mall sold, to be renamed 'The Shoppes at Solana'

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Sunland Park Mall was bought by the president and owner of Starr Western Wear.

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Entrance of The Solana shopping center with tan stone facade and Greenbery sign, pedestrians nearby

Indoor workshop with a large unfinished blue-and-beige mock building facade under construction

Shark tank centerpiece in upcoming Jungle Reef El Paso aquarium at Shoppes at Solana

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The aquarium that is set to open at the Shoppes at Solana in West El Paso will have a shark tank.


Jungle Reef El Paso will be located at the former Old Navy location at the Shoppes at Solona, 750 Sunland Park Drive.

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El Paso's first interactive aquarium opens in west El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (CBS4/KFOX14) — Jungle Reef, El Paso's first interactive aquarium, is ready to open its doors to the public.


The grand opening is set for February 9th - 11th, at the Shoppes of Solana (formerly Sunland Park Mall.)

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Indoor play area with a rustic boat-themed exhibit, stone wall backdrop, and hanging green vines

People waiting outside a mall entrance during renovations, with workers and barriers visible.

Revitalization continues at The Shoppes at Solana; new aquarium bringing in large crowds

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- A spokesperson with The Shoppes at Solana told ABC-7 that renovations continue on the decades-old mall.


Back in July, a new owner purchased the mall, formerly known as Sunland Park Mall. He said he was excited about the purchase and eager to restore the mall to its former glory.

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Hello Kitty store to open at The Shoppes at Solana

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — A Hello Kitty store will be opening in west El Paso.


The Shoppes at Solana, formerly known as Sunland Park Mall, made the announcement on their social media account.

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Hello Kitty peeking over bold black “HELLO KITTY” text on a pink background

Promotional poster for the Teen Summit Fashion Show with tropical leaves and two models on a blue and pink background

Shoppes at Solana event promotes self-love among youth

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Because mental health should be a priority, a special event dedicated to promoting emotional well-being and self-love among youth aged 13 and above will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Shoppes at Solana, formerly Sunland Park Mall.

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The Shoppes at Solana Hosting First-Ever Teen Summit

El Paso, Texas teens are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes the stress of finding clothes for school and everything else that comes with being a teen.

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The Shops at Solana sign with teen summit poster against a blue sky

Vogue magazine cover with a woman in olive green outfit, seated on a white stool against a gray background

El Paso Community College to host free fashion event with Vogue Mexico, Latin America editor

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Community College will host a free fashion event with a special guest they hope will inspire borderland designers and creatives.

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Hello Kitty opens at Shoppes at Solana, third Daiso store to open soon

Hello Kitty, the popular anthropomorphic white cat with a red bow, has arrived in El Paso with its new store.

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Brightly lit toy store aisle with shoppers, colorful shelves, and heart decals on the floor

Entrance of The Solana shopping center with tan stone facade and Greenbery sign, pedestrians nearby

Meet The Shoppes at Solana's new GM

The former Sunland Park Mall has a new name, the Shoppes at Solana, and now a new general manager.

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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A new gaming center is making its mark to become El Paso’s premier esports organization.

El Paso families are keeping the magic alive by bringing their children for Easter Bunny photos at The Shoppes at Solana.

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Child sitting with a white bunny mascot in a colorful party play area

Damascus Gaming storefront with black facade and red sign in a shopping mall corridor

Gaming center strives to become El Paso's premier esports organization

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A new gaming center is making its mark to become El Paso’s premier esports organization.

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Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS): Business Resource Fair at The Shoppes at Solana

EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Union Fashion reopened on Tuesday at the Shoppes at Solana, 10 years after it closed its doors in 2015

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Business resource fair at The Shoppes at Solana, with Solana storefront and Business One Stop Shop logo.

Entrance of The Solana shopping center with tan stone facade and Greenbery sign, pedestrians nearby

City Hosts Business Resource

Fair at The Shoppes at Solana

Empowering Local Entreprenuers and Creating Networking Opportunities

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Iconic El Paso store Union Fashion reopens after a decade

EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Union Fashion reopened on Tuesday at the Shoppes at Solana, 10 years after it closed its doors in 2015

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Union Fashion storefront at night with bright sign and people gathered outside the glass entrance

Glowing orange circus tent entrance under a cloudy dusk sky, with arched neon lettering and a fenced gate

Paranormal Cirque brings cabaret horror to West El Paso for four-night run

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — After thrilling and chilling Las Cruces, a circus that combines a cabaret show with horror is now coming to West El Paso.

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Valentines day gift guide

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Modern meeting room with blackboard wall, white table, black chairs, and potted plants

Modern clothing store with folded shirts on tables, hanging clothes, and marble-patterned walls

Union fashion grand re-opening

Iconic El Paso retailer Union Fashion has reopened at The Shoppes at Solana after a decade, bringing back luxury brands and celebrating with a ribbon-cutting event.

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