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El Paso
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nurses from Las Palmas Medical Center and Providence Memorial Hospital are holding vigils tonight at 8 p.m. at the hospital (corner of N. Oregon St. and E. Hague) to honor Alex Pretti, an RN fatally shot in Minneapolis by a federal officer. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Texas Zoo will host Eat Your Ex on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2026, from 10am to 4pm, letting participants name a roach or stinky fish after an ex to be fed to an animal either in person or virtually; Black Bear feedings are (noon to 1pm). KLAQ
- ➤ El Paso is hosting a series of Black History Month events in February that honor the city’s longtime Black legacy with art exhibitions, gala ceremonies, community tours and cultural celebrations at local venues from Feb. 1 to Feb. 21 + some events are free. El Paso Matters
- ➤ L.A. comedian Leo Gonzalez will perform at Bart Reed's Comic Strip Nightclub on April 24 and 25 + he will deliver two shows each night at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with tickets priced from $28.50 to $49.50. KFOX14
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University Medical Center is gifting $1.5 million to UTEP to hire new faculty for its nursing and occupational therapy programs, which will expand class sizes to meet local health care needs + the university expects its nursing program to graduate over 400 students yearly by 2028. KVIA
- ➤ The Ysleta ISD Board of Trustees approved longtime Superintendent Xavier De La Torre's annual evaluation on Wednesday, commending his leadership as the district confronts budget and enrollment challenges. Nearby districts have already hired new leaders such as Josue Borrego at Canutillo ISD. El Paso Matters
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials confirmed that TxDOT crews are relocating and connecting a sewer line (expected to finish early February) at the intersection of Artcraft and Upper Valley; the work is part of the larger Artcraft project that will improve traffic along Interstate 10 to the state line and run until 2030. KFOX14
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech Health El Paso launches a new orthopedic surgery residency program to expand musculoskeletal care and train future surgeons. The program, announced today, will begin soon — strengthening local healthcare and offering advanced training opportunities. El Paso Inc.
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Michelin-star chefs opened Kala Baja Med, a Baja Mediterranean restaurant following a Thursday ribbon-cutting at 7470 Cimarron Market Ave, Building 5, Suite 100; it now offers dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. today. KFOX14
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 27, a halftime celebration in El Paso honored the Eastwood Troopers, the last UIL state champion in basketball from this area. The team, led by coach Bob Lesley in 1976 to a 31 to 3 record (a rare local feat), was remembered for its unity and achievement. El Paso Times
- ➤ Delaware, boosted by Christian Bliss' 23-point effort in a 73-64 win over New Mexico State, will face UTEP on Saturday at the home arena as the teams vie in a key college basketball matchup. El Paso Inc.
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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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NAWIC Paving the Way 5K Run
8-9 a.m. — Up & Running — Registration required — Lace up for a community 5K supporting women in construction.
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~ Socrates
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