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Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amo Café Rose is expanding to a new East Side location at McRae Shopping Center, set to open on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Owner Barbara Chavarria said the restaurant will offer a similar pink theme with added steak to meet customer demand. El Paso Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local filmmakers met Wednesday night to call for a local film commissioner to guide the industry amid the vacant position, arguing a local voice is needed to rival other states' film incentives and attract more productions to the city. KFOX14
- ➤ Several events offer something for everyone in El Paso as the weekend nears. A Tom Lea exhibit reception runs today at Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park, the El Paso Opera will perform La Boheme — from Friday, Jan.30 to Saturday, Feb.7 at St. Roger’s Depot, and comedian Gary Owen will bring his No Hard Feelings Tour at the Plaza Theatre on Saturday, Jan.31. El Paso Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Southwest University Park will host a job fair at WestStar Club on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Job seekers can apply for roles in guest services, cleaning, and food service and must bring resumes and pass a background check if at least 16. KVIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Community College unveiled a 42-foot mural at its Mission del Paso campus that celebrates the transformative student journey; EPCC Art Professor Miguel Valenzuela and 50 students created the piece featuring a lion, bird, and locomotive. KFOX14
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT announced that full weekend closures (Jan. 31-Feb. 2, Feb. 14-16, Feb. 21-23) will block Purple Heart Memorial Highway between Montana and Spur 601, and the northbound Iron Medics Drive ramp will close for two months after mid-February as crews build a new frontage road. KFOX14
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech Health El Paso is launching a pilot initiative with three free oral health workshops and a cleaning event, supported by the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation, to help improve dental care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; the sessions build on a successful series held last fall. El Paso Matters
- ➤ El Paso resident Brittany DeSantiago, who has battled kidney disease & dialysis treatments, has found hope after her sister Tiffany was approved as her living donor. Brittany, who finished a recent dialysis session, plans to return to school to complete her master’s degree & support children’s mental health. KVIA
- ➤ Beginning July 1, a new orthopedic residency program at UMC led by Dr. Rajani will admit three residents annually to boost musculoskeletal care in El Paso + reduce patient wait times. By 2030, up to 15 residents are expected to be trained to strengthen local expertise. El Paso Matters
- ➤ El Paso Fire warns residents about increased carbon monoxide risk from heaters and gas appliances this winter — Lt. Juan Acuña advises keeping windows slightly open and installing detectors lower than smoke alarms for proper detection. KVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTEP Miners lost 69-59 to LA Tech at the Don Haskins Center Wednesday as DJ Dudley led the Bulldogs with 20 points. The team now stands at 7-14 and will face Delaware Saturday in their homestand. KFOX14
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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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Fashion and Business Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — The Tiki Room El Paso — Limited tickets available — Network with professionals from various industries while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere.
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