Good morning, El Paso.

Dunkin' in El Paso is offering a $5 promo card for a free coffee and donut to the first 50 local first responders who show their badge today at select locations—this gesture honors National First Responders Day and starts at 5 a.m.

Residents in the Magoffin Historic District have raised safety concerns around a local homeless shelter that they say has drawn more unhoused individuals and drug activity—local leaders urge officials to increase police patrols to address the issue.

EP Dentistry for Kids is launching its Caring for Community program—this year three nonprofits will share $10,000, with $5,000 for the first-place winner, $3,000 for second, and $2,000 for third.

Nominations run from November 10 to November 17 and the public votes from November 21 to December 8, with winners announced after voting.

Residents in Sunland Park and nearby neighborhoods lost water over the weekend after another water main break, officials said—adding that the outage is part of a pattern of recurring problems.

Crews restored service by evening and advised running cold water to clear mineral deposits—while locals urge long-term fixes for aging pipes.

El Paso Animal Services and Friends of El Paso Animal Services launched the first community pet ofrenda at the Mexican American Cultural Center to honor pets during Día de los Muertos — the handcrafted altar made by community volunteers and UTEP art students is on display until November 9.

Alemán and Gera MX announced they will bring their debut U.S. tour as Rich Mafia to El Paso on February 10 at Lowbrow Palace next year—ticket presales begin today at 10 a.m. with general sales starting on October 31.

A Tucson couple, Antonio Estrada and Gloria Valenzuela, built community altars this Día de Muertos to honor loved ones and share Mexican heritage through workshops and public displays — a tradition that unites border communities.

The local Mexican American Cultural Center is hosting a festival expected to draw over 50,000 people, further cementing these deep-rooted customs.

Pete's Plate at UTEP is giving warm meals to students to help boost graduation rates, especially for first-generation students facing food insecurity — the program, a collaboration between the Women’s and Gender Studies department and The Mustard Seed Cafe, provides over 600 meals each month from Wednesday to Friday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Room 233 of the Liberal Arts building.

El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte warned parents to check the Texas Sex Offender Registry—which lists around 2,100 offenders—before letting children go trick-or-treating this Halloween.

He also urged families to stay with their kids, inspect candy before eating, and avoid accepting items from strangers.

El Paso County recognized retired Sgt. James Green Jr. as the Veteran of the Year for 2025 to 2026 during the County Commissioners Court Meeting on Monday—he plans to visit local events while honoring service in the community.

Private First Class Eliseo Silva Fernandez, a 101-year-old World War II veteran, was also named the Honorary Veteran of the Year.

On Oct. 7, Texas Tech Health El Paso and GECU revealed the new GECU Women’s Health Wing at Fox Cancer Center during Breast Cancer Awareness Month while GECU donated $10 million to the Building Hope Campaign; the wing will offer specialized care for women—providing local access to comprehensive cancer treatment.

River Oaks sold its 70,000 square-foot Promenade shopping center on N.

Mesa St. to competitor Mimco as part of its plan to diversify its property holdings—Mimco will upgrade the center with a new roof next year while it continues to serve 27 long-time tenants in a busy retail corridor.

Nour Assisted Living and Memory Care facility is being built at 5965 Westside Dr in a residential area near Ada Lane & Aqueduct Avenue and is set to open in January 2026 on a $7 million project led by architect Rodney Kroeger for owner Western Paisano, Inc. The new facility will include three luxury homes designed to serve 16 seniors each who need memory care or daily living assistance.

UTEP showcased a Dirty Dozen list naming 12 top defensive players—ranging from NFL stars like Fred Carr and Seth Joyner to current standout Micah Davey, who has 77 tackles in seven games—demonstrating a long legacy of defensive excellence dating back to 1914.

Perfume De Gardenia Concert

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Abraham Chavez Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a captivating concert by Perfume De Gardenia in El Paso.

Jurassic Park in Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the iconic film with a live orchestra performing John Williams’ legendary score.

Cinderella - Ballet

5:00 – 6:30 PM — The Plaza Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting ballet rendition of Cinderella's timeless story.

Venesti Concert

8-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of live music with Venesti in the heart of El Paso.

Hiring Red, White & You

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Armed Forces Reserve Center — Free transportation for service members — Connect with employers and enhance your career opportunities.

Paradigm Texas Holiday Open House Weekend Event

Paradigm Texas's Holiday Open House Weekend Event is this weekend, Friday & Saturday, November 14th & 15th: 11 am - 3 pm as we present the First Annual Kern Village Holiday Market! A festive shopping experience to kick off the Holiday season!

Career Exploration and Goal Setting Workshop

4-6 p.m. — Center for Civic Empowerment Conference Room — Snacks provided — Explore your career interests and learn to set achievable goals through interactive activities.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS at UTEP Dinner Theatre

7:30-9 p.m. — UTEP Dinner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting musical CATS in a lively theater setting.

An Evening with Chris Botti

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting evening with the world's top-selling instrumental artist, Chris Botti, as he brings a fresh twist to contemporary jazz.

Jon 'Polar Bear' Gonzalez Live

8-9:30 p.m. — El Paso Comic Strip — Cost Varies — Enjoy an evening of laughter with stand-up from the viral comedian Jon 'Polar Bear' Gonzalez.