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Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pet's Barn will host a vibrant Día de los Muertos festival on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Zaragoza Road location—where pet owners will honor lost pets and enjoy over 21 local vendors, food trucks, pet adoptions, and wellness booths. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Borderland filmmakers will premiere their first film, Sunset Memory, on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the cinema in Bassett Place Mall— they hope the event will spark local talent to shoot their own movies. KFOX14
- ➤ The Mexican American Cultural Center says Dia de los Muertos festival offers families a chance to honor loved ones with traditions like ofrendas, marigolds, and cherished foods. The event will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1—featuring over 60 floats, live dancers, musicians, and a mile-long parade in the Downtown Arts District. KVIA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Filming of the action thriller 'One Battle After Another' brought nearly $6 million in spending to El Paso — local businesses provided materials and labor to build two major sets. Officials said the spending helped boost the local economy and reinforced the city's film-friendly reputation. El Paso Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Radford School celebrated its 115th anniversary by honoring alumni Sandra James Matteucci—named Alumni of the Year—and Sheri Fashing for their lasting contributions to the school community during a commemorative ceremony. El Paso Inc.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Water executive Gilbert Trejo explained the city’s 50-year water plan and projects like a $300 million Pure Water Center that will help keep our water safe amid rising bills and new tech demand. The podcast showed that careful planning—expanding treatment plants and water rights—will help our community manage drought and future growth challenges. El Paso Matters
- ➤ State Rep. James Talarico spoke at a packed session at Firefighters Hall on Oct. 29, urging El Paso voters to support his U.S. Senate campaign that promotes a politics of love—rejecting big-money influence in favor of a grassroots movement. He emphasized the need to challenge established leaders ahead of the March primary. El Paso Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospital officials at Hospitals of Providence NICU held a Halloween costume contest for newborns today with costumes including a baby doctor, a witch, and a pumpkin spice latte—costumes that brought smiles to visitors. Officials said the event made for a memorable first Halloween for the NICU babies. KVIA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 701 Rim Road's Spanish-Colonial mansion, originally built in 1930 as the W.F. Ritter home, is now on market for just under $1.6M; the nearly 6,000-square-foot property features six bedrooms and bathrooms, a private in-law casita, and a new pool built in 2024 — it retains its original charm. El Paso Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ El Paso high school sports scores from Oct 28 to Oct 30 show wins in football and volleyball, with El Dorado beating Americas 68 to 47 and San Elizario advancing after a close playoff win. Several bidistrict playoff games are set for Thursday and Friday at schools like Eastlake and Coronado — game times range from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso Locomotive FC will play Phoenix Rising FC in the opening round of the USL Championship Playoffs at Southwest University Park on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. MT—this is the team's first home playoff match since 2021 and follows their record 61-goal season as they aim to advance. KFOX14
- ➤ High school football week ten’s Game of the Week features Riverside vs Ysleta — the teams will face off in a key contest that is part of the season schedule in El Paso. The game is set to showcase local talent as the season progresses. KFOX14
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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.
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Cinderella - Ballet
5:00 – 6:30 PM — The Plaza Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting ballet rendition of Cinderella's timeless story.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Texas International Fashion Week™ 2025
7-10 p.m. — El Paso Convention Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate global fashion and cultural diversity with runway showcases and luxury vehicles.
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