Good morning, El Paso.

A $10M donation from the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation is boosting plans for a new field house (55,000 sqft) at Downtown I-10 Deck Plaza to host sports events and advance the Fred Loya Family Deck Plaza project, with city approval for elements expected by the end of October.

Texas Mutual Insurance Co. is distributing over $6.1 million in dividends today to 1,432 local businesses as part of its workers’ compensation insurance dividend program, marking its 28th straight year of payouts.

International DJ Wax Motif will headline a New Year's Eve party at The Elmont Event Center on Dec.

31 at 9 p.m., where house, bass house and hip-hop beats will ring in 2027. Tickets and VIP tables are on sale (at elmontsocial.com).

KLAQ skipped its haunted house to focus on its Halloween Parade on Oct.

31 at the East Side; local attractions like 915 Echoes of Horror, EPCC Haunted House and the Asylum at Western Playland offer plenty of spooky fun throughout the season.

UTEP is hosting its annual Orange and Blue Day tomorrow (Oct.

24) at the Geology Lawn, offering high school juniors, seniors, EPCC transfer students and families a chance to explore academic programs, admissions & the new mining engineering major for Fall 2027.

Local El Paso Matters podcast, recorded Oct.

20, 2026, discusses how upcoming data center projects could emit up to 8 million tons of CO2 yearly (equaling current regional totals) and reviews Oracle's plans to offer major electric bill credits to local customers, raising important climate action questions.

Residents can share input on the Hazard Mitigation Action Plan update at a Nov.

5 meeting at Dorris Van Doren Public Library (551 Redd Rd.) at 6 p.m., where OEM and H2O Partners will present risk-reduction strategies; those unable to attend may complete an online survey.

Residents at Villa Alegre in East El Paso report ongoing leaks and mold in their apartments, which have raised health concerns and complaints over more than a year.

Tenants say management has repeatedly failed to address repair requests (leaving the safety of families in question).

El Paso Children’s Hospital accepted a $100,000 Impact Award from Hyundai Hope on Wheels to support pediatric cancer research and treatment.

The hospital will host a check presentation plus handprint ceremony honoring children affected by cancer soon.

Mountain Regency Residences LLC is planning a new $40 million apartment complex on a vacant lot at 3557 North Zaragoza Road near shopping centers in East El Paso.

The project aims to add housing options on the East Side — meeting growing apartment demand.

Chapin High School senior linebacker Juel Delgado earned statewide recognition on Oct.

22 for his strong performance against Burges — one of six players named Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week for Week 8 in Class 5A.

Despite finishing 60-90, the Chihuahuas received the Copa de la Diversion Award for unveiling their new Matachines identity that honors local cultural traditions — a win recognized among 86 teams by Minor League Baseball.

Four high school football games were played Thursday night in the El Paso area; Franklin Cougars won 37-20 over Eastlake, El Dorado beat Bel Air 53-43, Americas defeated Horizon 59-14 & Volcano Vista shut out Organ Mountain 54-0.

The Milwaukee Brewers, led by former El Paso manager Pat Murphy and former NMSU player Joey Ortiz, begin the 2026 World Series today at American Family Field in Milwaukee — linking the team’s play to El Paso’s historic baseball roots.