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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vault Cycle and Strength is coming soon to an empty lot at 1640 Resler Drive on the West Side. The $3 million project (providing 30-minute, 45-minute and 60-minute cycling classes along with strength and yoga sessions) will give El Pasoans a new full-body workout option. El Paso Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ El Paso hosts a busy week with the EPSO concert series Friday-Saturday at Plaza Theatre, a Tom Lea WWII art exhibit opening Saturday at Centennial Museum, and a Bob Snead street dedication Friday, along with community tree planting and a BTS concert event scheduled for early May. El Paso Matters
- ➤ El Paso will see a lively weekend as comedian Kevin James performs Friday at 7 p.m. at the Abraham Chavez Theater and the Oddities and Curiosities Expo opens Saturday (9 a.m. with eclectic collectibles and art) at the convention center. El Paso Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ BTS fans have arrived in El Paso for a concert as hotel rates in downtown and the West Side have surged to 2-3 times their usual prices and Airbnb now charges over $300 per night, affecting residents seeking lodging for visits and appointments. KVIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Schools across El Paso County welcome the No Hate Tour featuring BMX pros who share tips on mental health and bullying prevention. The tour, now in its 26th year, remains in town until Jan. 23 — its next stop is at Austin High tomorrow. KVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. John Cornyn highlighted new tax cuts for families at a roundtable at Dead Beach Brewery on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with local officials and business leaders. The Families Tax Cuts Act will raise child tax credits and remove taxes on tips and overtime for El Paso workers. El Paso Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso County Medical Examiner confirmed that 48-year-old Francisco Gaspar-Andres died from complications of advanced liver disease after weeks of treatment (he was the first migrant to die at Camp East Montana) following his hospitalization for acid reflux and other ailments. KFOX14
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Coronado Thunderbirds beat the Franklin Cougars 52 to 29 at Coronado High School Tuesday night. The win moved Coronado to a 15 to 7 record and sole second place in District 1 6A while Franklin fell to 17 to 6 tied for third. KFOX14
- ➤ UTEP’s men’s basketball team begins a four-game home stand today against FIU after five challenging road games. The team is set to build momentum with returning players + a focus on defense as they aim for a mid-table finish in Conference USA. El Paso Times
- ➤ A countdown of local basketball highlights from Jan. 12-18 showcased key plays from UTEP, Riverside, and New Mexico State. Fans can submit videos for next week's feature by contacting Chas Messman (Instagram @chasmessman or Twitter/X @ChasMessmanKFOX). KFOX14
- ➤ Bel Air's Annette Morales excelled at the District 2-5A swim meet held recently, achieving a personal milestone and drawing praise for her competitive speed in the pool. El Paso Times
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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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Depeche Mode Tribute Night
8-11:30 p.m. — Club 101 — $ — Kick off Valentine’s weekend with a memorable Depeche Mode tribute show.
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Cupid's Chase 5K El Paso
9-11 a.m. — McKelligon Canyon — Free entry — Run for a cause and receive a free book while supporting disability advocacy.
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