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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GreenPower Motor Company will soon open its new U.S. headquarters and EV manufacturing plant in Santa Teresa, creating 340 jobs + boosting the local economy. El Paso Inc.
- ➤ Singapore Cafe closed its doors on Jan. 9 at 10:54 a.m. at 3233 N Mesa St. on the West Side after more than 20 years serving Southeast Asian dishes like Pad Thai, and a sign expressed thanks to loyal customers. El Paso Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two El Paso beauty queens were crowned nationally in Orlando last Saturday—Gia Soleil Espinoza won Miss Earth USA and Mia Autumn Navarro became Miss Teen Earth USA—and they will now serve as ambassadors for environmental service and youth leadership. KVIA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Abbott said gas prices in Texas may fall below $2 following a GasBuddy screenshot showing sub-$2 rates at stations north of Dallas and elsewhere. AAA data from Jan. 9 indicate most counties remain above $2, with El Paso priced around $2.68 per gallon. El Paso Times
- ➤ Texas faces a potential drop in gasoline tax funds as more electric vehicles hit the roads. To address budget shortfalls for highway and road projects, state officials are planning EV registration fees and road usage charges. KVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of El Paso has opened warming centers at select recreation centers and library branches to provide residents with heat, blankets, and support services. Operating hours vary from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and residents can call 3-1-1 for more details (blankets available upon request). KVIA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Austin Adams from A&W Automotive in East El Paso advises car owners to check their battery, tires & wiper blades and let their engine warm up amid dropping temperatures this weekend. Local auto stores can test vehicles for proper freeze protection. KVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTEP Miners won 83-80 in overtime on Thursday at Don Haskins Center as Kaseem Watson scored 23 points to spark the comeback before Elijah Jones sealed the win (UTEP is now 5-10 in conference). KFOX14
- ➤ Boxing champ Stephanie Han beat Holly Holm last fight and said she is hopeful for a rematch in El Paso if Holm agrees to the bout. KFOX14
- ➤ Canutillo alum LJ Martin, the Big 12 offensive player of the year, will return to BYU for his senior season—after missing the Pop-Tarts Bowl due to shoulder surgery. He aims to break the school’s rushing record during his final campaign. El Paso Times
- ➤ ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The Future of the Sun Bowl will air tomorrow at 10:35 p.m. on ABC-7, where host Andrew J. Polk discusses how top college players skipping postseason games for draft prep and new NCAA policies (student athlete payment settlements and NIL licensing) may shift bowl games. KVIA
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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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~ Winston Churchill
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