Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, El Paso.
OXXO is rebranding seven DK Fuel stations in El Paso with grand openings that offer two $50 gas cards at each event; celebrations run (noon to 1:00 p.m.) from today until Nov.
17 at various local locations.
Stranger Things actor Finn Wolfhard visited The Barrio Vintage in downtown on Oct.
11 (he performed at Austin City Limits on Oct. 10 and in Phoenix on Oct. 12).
Destination El Paso will host a three-weekend Día de los Muertos celebration (with themed weekends for pets, public figures, and loved ones) at the Downtown Visitor Center starting Friday, Oct.
16. Photo drop-offs are due by Oct. 9.
915EchoesofHorror celebrates its 5th anniversary + invites locals to explore 18 spooky scenes at a family-run haunt.
It is open Thursday to Sunday from 8 p.m. to midnight at 13343 Round Dance Rd through Halloween.
On Monday, Oct. 12, Governor Abbott announced that a JET grant worth $280k will help El Paso Community College train 12 students in electrical and electronic engineering as part of its career education program, with funds set to buy and install key equipment.
Socorro ISD holds a community meeting today at 6 p.m. at Pebble Hills High School theater to discuss Proposition A, which would raise the maintenance rate by 12 cents & generate $49.2M for teacher raises, safety and smaller classes.
Voters will decide the measure on Nov. 3.
UTEP’s engineering team is working on a two-year research project using satellite imagery (NASA data) and AI to map flood zones from last September’s heavy rain.
The project will help El Paso guide water utility inspections and repair plans before the next monsoon season arrives.
The Downtown Deck Plaza project will get a major boost when the Fred Loya family discusses a transformational gift at a news conference on Wed, Oct.
14 in downtown El Paso. The donation honors Loya’s legacy and adds to funds from the city, state + private donors.
El Paso’s public health director Dr. Vinny Taneja resigned Sept.
4 for personal and family reasons, and interim director Sara Cera—serving since 2013—now leads the department as the city plans a national search for a permanent replacement in November.
Orkin is offering a free inspection and $100 off OrkinShield to secure small gaps where rodents enter as fall temperatures drop – homeowners in El Paso can schedule an evaluation before winter sets in.
Sin Yolanda in Montecillo offers a first look at its new menu featuring fresh ceviche + savory birria while bringing fiesta vibes and bold flavors to delight locals.
Local high school football games are set for Oct.
15 and 16, featuring matchups such as Montwood vs Socorro and rivalry contests like Americas vs El Dorado (plus several other games scheduled) across the region.
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