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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Due to new military buffer zone rules, the Border Network for Human Rights canceled the long-held Hugs Not Walls event and held a new event called Madres de La Frontera so families separated at the border can see their loved ones—changing a decade-long tradition. KVIA
- ➤ On Saturday, May 10, people met in El Paso for Madres de la Frontera: Love Without Borders to honor their mothers, place roses on the border wall, and protest the canceled Hugs Not Walls event because the area is heavily militarized — they stressed that separating families is wrong. Local leaders such as Rep. Veronica Escobar joined the crowd as mothers and children stood together for unity. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank partnered with the National Association of Letter Carriers for its 32nd annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, where 150 volunteers gathered at 10 locations to collect canned goods, condiments, pasta, and cereal. The food drive is recognized as the nation’s largest single-day collection and underscored that help is needed throughout the year. KVIA
- ➤ El Paso-based immigrant legal advocacy group Estrella del Paso received a $25,000 grant from the Catholic Border Refugee Assistance Fund on May 5 to provide free legal representation and rights workshops for migrants. The grant came after federal cuts reduced legal support for immigrants—local leaders say it will help keep essential services going. El Paso Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two vehicles crashed into the patio of Taqueria El Cometa at Mesa and Eubank around 2:00 a.m. Saturday, injuring one person who refused hospital transport as fire crews responded. KFOX14
- ➤ Two cars crashed into El Cometa on El Paso's West Side at 1:52 a.m. at the intersection of North Mesa St. and Eubank Ct.—one patient was treated at the scene and refused hospital transport while police have not released a cause. KVIA
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were sent to a hospital after a shooting in Northeast El Paso early today at 1:14 a.m.—police are investigating the incident. KVIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, comedian Rob Schneider and musician Drake Bell visited District Coffee Company in downtown El Paso and posed with fans—Schneider headlined a stand-up show at Abraham Chavez Theater while Drake Bell performed at Lowbrow Palace. El Paso Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Efforts to legalize fentanyl test strips have stalled in the Senate's Criminal Justice Committee after the House showed full bipartisan support for House Bill 1644. The bill, which would let residents legally test drugs for fentanyl to help prevent overdose deaths, faces an uncertain future—lawmakers must act before the legislative session ends in less than four weeks. KFOX14
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El Paso Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn El Paso / University — Free entry — Connect with top employers across diverse industries at this career fair.
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2025 BBB El Paso Torch & Spark Awards
5-7 p.m. — St. Rogers Depot — Celebrate local businesses — Honoring Champions of Trust in our community's ethical leadership.
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Candlelight Tribute to Luis Miguel
6:30-8:30 p.m. — St. Rogers Depot — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting melodies of Luis Miguel performed by the Four Bridges String Quartet under the glow of candlelight.
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HaAsh Concert
1 a.m. — El Paso County Coliseum — Ticket prices starting at $47 — Catch HaAsh live for a night filled with their catchy tunes and harmonies.
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Hornedo Middle School 5K Race & Fun Run
8 AM – 12 PM — Hornedo Middle School — Registration Fee Required — Celebrate health and community at the inaugural race for a good cause.
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Taittinger Champagne Dinner
Evening event — Thyme Restaurant — $31 to $50 — Celebrate the artistry of Taittinger Champagne with a curated wine and dining experience.
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Candlelight Concert: From Bach to The Beatles
6:30-7:30 p.m. — St. Rogers Depot — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of classical and Beatles music illuminated by candlelight.
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Greg Morton Live Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — El Paso Comic Strip — $TBA — Experience the hilarious antics of America's Got Talent favorite Greg Morton!
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Traditional Asian Cooking Class
10-11:30 a.m. — The Phoenix Apartments — Contact for cost — Master the art of making Pad Thai and more in this hands-on cooking session.
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Downtown Treasures Tour
9-11 a.m. — Popular Treasure — Free admission — Discover the artistic legacy of downtown El Paso on this engaging guided walk.
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