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El Paso
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A water main break Saturday night on Gschwind Street displaced a family of 10 after their home was declared unsafe + El Paso Water arranged a hotel stay until Friday while crews drained water from affected areas. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The action thriller One Battle After Another won four Golden Globe Awards last night and was partly shot in El Paso for 18 days from May to June 2024, contributing nearly $6 million to local spending. The production brought excitement with star sightings in Downtown and at Cafe Central. El Paso Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTEP will unveil Texas Western Hall, a 124,725-sqft learning complex, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, adjacent to the Liberal Arts Building; the university will shift morning courses to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule & add over 200 course sections each semester. KFOX14
- ➤ An 8-year-old student with autism left Desertaire Elementary on Friday morning (around 7:35 a.m.) and was found near his home at 10 a.m., prompting his family to file a police report as the school reviews its campus security. KFOX14
- ➤ Canutillo ISD's Board of Trustees is set to finalize a contract for superintendent finalist Dr. Josue D. Borrego at Monday night's meeting. He was unanimously selected in December after a nationwide search and is expected to begin his duties in January following the state-mandated 21-day waiting period. KVIA
- ➤ Ysleta ISD resumes classes today after a water main break—seven Parkland-area schools open with water fountains blocked while handwashing stations offer sanitizer and bottled water for students and staff. KFOX14
- ➤ Dr. Josue D. Borrego was appointed by the Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees on Monday during a special meeting and will assume his new role later this month following a state-mandated waiting period—he previously served as an executive with Houston ISD. KFOX14
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT is carrying out road projects in El Paso that require lane closures on Loop 375, I-10, Borderland Expressway, and other routes from January 10 until January 17 (with some work extending into March and Spring 2026) and advises drivers to follow detour signs. KFOX14
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Albert Einstein
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