Good morning, El Paso.

El Paso Giving Day returned with more nonprofits and increased matching funds totaling $540K plus $2.5M from Meta to reach a $5M goal.

Early giving began on Oct. 8, meaning local causes will soon benefit from this expanded fundraiser.

The Fred Loya family announced a $20M donation and named the Fred Loya Family Deck Plaza on Oct.

14 at Cleveland Square Park in El Paso.

The Humane Society of El Paso is hosting a 24-hour kennel challenge (led by board member Anton Conlon) on El Paso Giving Day to raise $35,000 for its in-house medical team and foster care programs.

Today, Foreigner celebrates 50 years with a concert at the Abraham Chavez Theatre while downtown kicks off Dia de los Muertos with a ribbon-cutting at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Brew at the Zoo offers an adult-only event with live music and craft drinks at the zoo on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Hotel Paso del Norte will host Texas International Fashion Week in downtown El Paso Nov.

13 to 14, showcasing local fashion designers and creative talent.

Six months after Hal Marcus died, his gallery begins a transition with a free two-day exhibition called Vibrant Visions that highlights his legacy and local talent including artist Ricardo Garcia (recovering from a stroke).

The event runs today (5–9 p.m.) and tomorrow (2–6 p.m.) on Oregon Street in Sunset Heights.

Ysleta Independent School District hosted a town hall at Parkland High School on Thursday to promote Proposition A—a V.A.T.R.E. measure that will appear on the November 3 ballot to secure $5.5 million for everyday school needs and maintain lower taxes.

El Paso remains under a high wind warning until late tonight as a cold front brings east winds of 30-40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, prompting residents to secure loose outdoor items; temperatures could dip into the 40s by early Saturday.

The El Paso Fire Department warned local businesses and residents about a scam where imposters demand payments for fire services+ officials emphasized that EPFD will never request upfront cash, urging people to verify suspicious contacts using official channels.

El Paso County commissioners are reviewing two renovation choices for Ascarate Park’s duck pond today (a $1.6M water quality upgrade or a $7.2M full rebuild) following public pushback as officials probe major daily water loss.

Eastwood won both the girls and boys district cross country races as local teams from El Paso High chased regional berths.

The strong finishes set the stage for upcoming regional qualifiers.