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Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A water main break flooded a major street in northeast El Paso around 3:30 a.m., affecting between 50 and 500 residents and delaying service as crews worked at 5117 Antonio Ave (near Dyer and Rushing). KVIA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GreenPower Motor Company will open its U.S. headquarters and major EV manufacturing plant in Santa Teresa, just minutes from El Paso. The move is expected to add over 340 jobs (a boost for local business) in the coming months. El Paso Inc.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ El Paso residents are expected to earn and spend more this year, which could lead to increased home and vehicle purchases despite ongoing affordability challenges. El Paso Inc.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Due to a water main break, Ysleta Independent School District has excused students from classes today and suspended school buses in the Northeast, with cancelled schools — Parkland Pre-K Center, Desertaire, Dolphin Terrace, North Star, Parkland Elementary, Parkland Middle and Parkland High — while other campuses hold classes as usual. KVIA
- ➤ Fourteen school campuses in the Northeast and Central area, including Andress, Irvin, and TMECHS high schools, will be closed today because of a water main break. District officials are working with El Paso Water Utilities to restore service and will update parents once more details are available. KVIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Due to rising premiums, some El Paso families are changing coverage; Eva Moreno-Guerrero canceled her costly employer plan last year (saving over $2,000) to pursue cheaper care in Juárez. Local experts warn that as the ACA tax credits extension faces Senate hurdles, many residents may keep rethinking their options. El Paso Matters
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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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