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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is holding its third Noche de Estrellas gala tonight to raise funds for feeding the hungry in the Borderland. The event puts those experiencing homelessness at the heart and features a five-star dining experience with VIP sponsors serving as wait staff + highlighting community commitment. KVIA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, a family sought answers after 14-year-old Joseph Caraballo with autism went missing from Austin High School and was fatally struck by a vehicle on US54—his mother said a safety plan was in place while his sister questioned how he exited the school. KFOX14
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ OpenAI and Oracle announced an unnamed data center in Doña Ana County is included in a $500 billion investment for the Stargate AI project and will be one of five new sites under development—BorderPlex Digital Assets and partners secured a $165 billion tax incentive deal approved last Friday. KVIA
- ➤ OpenAI and Oracle are building a $165 billion data center campus called Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa near El Paso to train artificial intelligence and create jobs. Doña Ana County approved an incentive deal on Sept. 19 that will bring 2,500 construction jobs and require upgrades to local water and other services—steps meant to boost the regional economy. El Paso Matters
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Director Robert Chavez said 21-year-old model Mia Molina was shot dead in central El Paso on Wednesday—officials confirmed that another victim died while two men were taken to the hospital. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ El Paso veteran Janace Griffin, a former train conductor and autism clinic manager, founded the Black Arts Association to support local African-American artists and promote diversity. She is a children’s book author and the creative mind behind a fashion venture — and she will host the second installment of the Death by Denim series on Oct. 10. KFOX14
- ➤ Kevin Smith, known for his cult classic films, kicked off the El Paso Film Festival with a live comedy show at the Plaza Theater on Thursday night—he thanked his loyal fans as he shared Hollywood insights at the local event. KFOX14
- ➤ Today at 5 p.m., the IMAX theater at Bassett Place holds a special premiere of One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio—and the event features rare Warner Bros memorabilia and appearances by local celebrities. The film launch comes as new Texas incentives aim to attract productions that will boost local jobs and spotlight El Paso on the big screen. KVIA
- ➤ La Union Maze will celebrate Sesame Street as it opens its 2025 season tomorrow, Sept. 27, with a Monarch butterfly design and family-friendly activities marking its 25th anniversary (1101 Highway 28 in Anthony) and will remain open through Nov. 5. El Paso Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montisano is on temporary administrative leave this week with no reason given, and City Manager Dionne Mack said no further details will be released—assistant director Gary Lunsford is now handling his duties—and officials did not address past controversies. El Paso Matters
- ➤ Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, a local DACA recipient, was reunited with his family after a federal judge in New Mexico ordered his release from ICE custody—he was detained on Aug. 13 for a previous marijuana possession arrest that his attorney said was reduced to disorderly misconduct. KFOX14
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the El Paso Center for Diabetes opened a new $3.5 million facility in a former credit union building that doubles its space and now offers diabetes education, kids' camps for type 1, meal prep, and nutrition services to better serve patients. KFOX14
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El Paso Oktoberfest 2025
4-11 p.m. — RAD El Paso West — Ticketed event — Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer, food, and live music at the ultimate bar crawl experience.
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Feel n' Beat Vol.05
8:30 a.m. — Get Lifted Gym — Ticket required — Experience movement, music, and wellness at this unique El Paso event.
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Graduate & Professional Schools Fair
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. — University of Texas at El Paso — Free entry — Connect with top graduate schools and explore your educational prospects.
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Nacho Redondo Live (In Spanish)
8 PM – 12 AM — Philanthropy Theatre — Ticketed — Experience a night of comedy with Nacho Redondo in El Paso.
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