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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso Fall Carnival returns at Camp Cohen this week with rides, games, specialty food, and a Ferris wheel—its first run since 2018. Organized by Frazier Show, the event runs from today through Oct. 5. KFOX14
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Family-owned New Deal Furniture El Paso closed after 78 years and began its final liquidation sale today at its Gateway East showroom—offering 50% off home accessories and 65% off fine area rugs. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ El Paso will host a busy week of community events including the 10th annual Border Folk Festival—featuring Mariachi Los Camperos and Tesoro on Oct. 3 at the Plaza Theatre—Cowboy Boot Day with live country music at San Jacinto Plaza on Oct. 4, the 15th annual Buddy Walk at EPCC starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 4, and National Summit Day with a guided hike at Franklin Mountains. In addition, Border Grove will open on Oct. 3 with family-friendly activities such as a 5K run and wellness experiences. El Paso Matters
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Texas higher education commissioner Wynn Rosser will speak at the Education Matters Summit at the Starlight Event Center on Continental Drive in El Paso—he will urge better college readiness and workforce pathways while honoring UTEP’s Erika Mein with a new award for her work on the Miner Teacher Residency Program. El Paso Matters
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge ordered the immediate release of Catalina Santiago, a DACA recipient detained on Aug. 3 at the El Paso International Airport while traveling for work with a local non-profit. The order gives DHS until 4 p.m. today to release her and requires written notification by noon Friday—underscoring that her detention without individualized reasons violated her constitutional rights. KFOX14
- ➤ El Paso County settled a wrongful termination suit with Assistant District Attorney John Briggs who was fired in August 2022 and later sued the district attorney's office for a political scheme. The settlement awards Briggs $75,000, 320 hours of vacation, and over $15,000 in retirement funds along with the return of lost sick days—Briggs also served as a prosecutor in the Walmart shooting case. KFOX14
- ➤ A three-judge panel in downtown El Paso is hearing a lawsuit challenging Texas redistricting that critics say dilutes Latino votes while state leaders maintain the maps follow census data—hearing continues until Friday, October 10 at the Albert Armendariz Sr. U.S. Courthouse. The outcome may reshape congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections and could be affected by the current federal government shutdown. El Paso Times
- ➤ Federal workers in the Borderland are facing a pay halt after lawmakers failed to pass a measure to avert the shutdown last night, and Fort Bliss said operations continue—child care, commissary and quality of life services remain available despite reduced staffing. KVIA
- ➤ Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said the FDA conditionally approved Zoetis's Dectomax-CA1—the first drug to treat screwworm infestations in cattle—in response to rising cases near the border. His statement came after Texas launched a new statewide trapping plan that placed traps in the El Paso area to help control the pest. KVIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local nurse and mother Emily Ortega described her fight with stage 1 breast cancer after she found a lump at 38 and had a double mastectomy in July—she said the news felt like a sudden explosion of fear. She now plans to work in oncology and help others while dealing with her BRCA 2 risk. KVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTEP plans to offer half-price tickets for its Wednesday Oct. 8 game against Liberty—tickets now run between $10 and $16—and will use the discount to boost fan attendance as the nationally televised game kicks off at 6 p.m. El Paso Times
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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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Conflict Resolution and Workplace Behavior Workshop
9-11 a.m. — Workforce Solutions Borderplex - North Loop Center — Free entry — Develop essential skills for constructive conflict resolution and enhancing workplace professionalism.
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Candlelight Tribute to Adele
5:30-7 p.m. — St. Rogers Depot — Tickets from $150 — Experience an enchanting evening of Adele's timeless hits performed live in a candlelit ambiance.
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El Paso Makeup Blowout Sale
10 AM - 5 PM — Hilton Garden Inn El Paso Airport — Free entry — Enjoy incredible discounts on makeup and skincare at this annual sale event.
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El Paso Sky Lantern Festival
10 PM – 2 AM — 123 Main St, Clint, TX — Entry fee details not provided — Experience a breathtaking display of lights and joy with enchanting music and local food vendors.
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Alan Saldana Stand-Up Comedy
6:00-7:30 p.m. — El Paso Comic Strip — Age 17+ — Experience the hilarious stand-up of Alan Saldaña, a rising star in the comedy scene.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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