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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Art lovers can shop for works at the Abandoned Art Auction at Crossland Gallery on Saturday, Jan. 10 – prices increase by $5 – and visit Fired Up Clay Co.'s open house on the West Side from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to tour the studio. El Paso Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTEP computer science and nursing programs were ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report in its December issue. The ranking highlights strong academics and social mobility support that prepare students for jobs at major tech firms and healthcare facilities. KFOX14
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnny Hisa was elected cacique after the Dec. 31 election and took office on Jan. 6 at the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, following former leader Jose G. Sierra Sr.'s passing. Tribal officials stressed preserving traditions and strengthening cultural ties for the community. El Paso Times
- ➤ Residents met at Riverside High School on Thursday to discuss Marathon Petroleum’s request to renew its air permit for the Western Refinery Plant and to ensure public involvement. City Rep Josh Acevedo urged a contested case hearing as TCEQ has yet to set a decision timeline. KFOX14
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu activity was very high in late December with nearly 25,000 ER visits statewide, and a new super flu strain not in this season's shot affected El Paso. Local health officials urge residents to get vaccinated, wash hands, and seek care if symptoms worsen. KVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Run International 10K will take place Saturday, Jan. 17, with 3,000 runners starting on Oregon Street in downtown El Paso, crossing into Ciudad Juarez to see historic landmarks before finishing at the Paso del Norte Bridge — uniting the community. KVIA
- ➤ On Thursday, Jan. 8, the UTEP men’s basketball team, missing four players, rallied to win 83-80 in overtime against Middle Tennessee while the women’s team lost their contest. Both squads will face Western Kentucky (men at 2 p.m. at Don Haskins Center; women at 11 a.m. in Bowling Green). El Paso Times
- ➤ JB Frontz was introduced on Tuesday at Eastlake as the Falcons' new head football coach + athletic coordinator. He previously led the team as interim coach to the 6A playoffs and now aims to build on his success after Ruben Rodriguez's departure. KFOX14
- ➤ El Paso horse trainer Dick Cappellucci reached his 1,000th win on Jan. 4 when his 7-year-old gelding One Time Mark won a 1 1/16-mile turf race at Sam Houston in Texas — marking a milestone in a career that set personal records last year. El Paso Times
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Days of Remembrance - Bridal, Quince & Sweet 16 Expo
11 AM – 5 PM — El Paso Convention Center — Admission details not specified — Discover the largest and longest-running bridal and quinceañera expo in the region.
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1st Meetup Fundraiser Luncheon at L&J Cafe
1-3 p.m. — L & J Cafe — Fundraising event — Enjoy a cozy luncheon while supporting a community-driven Meetup group for those 50 and over.
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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
6:30-7:29 p.m. — St. Rogers Depot — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting melodies from 'Bridgerton' by candlelight with a talented string quartet.
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EMORFIK Live Performance
9-11 p.m. — 11:11 EP TX — Tickets from $51 — Emorfik brings unforgettable vibes to El Paso in this lively concert.
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Tips for Winter Gardening
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Ascarate Teaching & Demonstration Garden — Free entry — Explore winter gardening techniques and enjoy family-friendly activities in the garden.
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