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El Paso
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bank of America announced a $5 million donation to help families with urgent food needs, and nearly 100 nonprofits will get the funds. The bank will donate $250 million over the next five years plus employees will volunteer 100,000 hours and match donations to food programs. KVIA
- ➤ El Paso will host its 2nd Annual Dia De Los Muertos Block Party today from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Zeke's Pueblo Mexican Supermarket parking lot at 115 Ysleta Lane—attendees can enjoy live music, vendors, food trucks, and a mural unveiling by Ysleta High School students at 6 p.m. KFOX14
- ➤ Fashion design students at Hanks High created over 200 pink beanies that were donated to a local breast cancer care clinic in El Paso—each beanie made to lift the spirits of patients during tough moments. Teacher Rita Sanchez Garcia said students from five fashion classes worked on the month-long project, and she plans to launch a similar effort to help other local organizations. KVIA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Food City launched the Community Support Gift Card program to help SNAP recipients and federal workers affected by the government shutdown—customer Nicole Roldan’s idea led to free grocery cards funded by donations and a $1,000 store contribution, with applications available online for both locations. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Families and communities in El Paso prepare for Día de los Muertos by creating altars, laying marigold petals, and dressing as skeletons—events start on Oct. 31 with official celebrations on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. Traditional foods and parades honor deceased loved ones while sharing the rich cultural heritage of the holiday. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso celebrates Día de los Muertos with a downtown festival at the Mexican American Cultural Center today from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. featuring a parade with over 60 colorful entries starting at 4 p.m.—additional events include live music, artisan vendors, themed art displays, and a pet altar exhibition running through early November. El Paso Times
- ➤ Moises ‘Moi’ Garcia, named Best Fine Artist by City Magazine five years in a row, said he supports local artists and has stayed in the Borderland after a newspaper ad led him to work at Dunham Jewelry Manufacturing. He has worked there for 20 years where he uses 3D printing to design custom rings—helping create unique jewelry pieces for many clients. El Paso Times
- ➤ A new study by Hard Rock Bet found that Texas is the second spookiest state with 120 haunted locations, 550 ghost towns, and 6,592 UFO sightings — the research points to ghost town Smeltertown in El Paso as a notable example. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso dancer Kaitlyn Bradham (25-year-old) turned her lifelong passion into a career by earning a spot with the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue team after several rounds of auditions in Arlington, Texas. KVIA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Sunland Park City Council approved annexing 534 acres on Oct. 28 to allow the Rancho Santa Teresa housing development to grow and strengthen the city’s tax base. The annexed land—307 acres within the development and 227 acres adjacent—will support public improvements and set the stage for housing up to 3,500 homes in the coming years. El Paso Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Del Valle's Dante Ecthison caught a pass with one hand and scored a touchdown against Burgess when Jake Fette threw a screen pass that helped him beat defenders. KFOX14
- ➤ El Paso Locomotive hosts Phoenix Rising in a USL Western Conference quarterfinal game today at 7:30 p.m. at Southwest University Park—after a big turnaround from last season, coach Cabrera said the team's new players and stronger mindset are key as the winner moves on to the semifinals to face Tulsa or Colorado Springs. El Paso Times
- ➤ Ysleta High School won its first district title since 1997 with a 61-50 win over Riverside as quarterback Rodrigo Martinez scored 8 touchdowns on every drive to help the team finish 9-0. The Indians celebrated with a trophy ceremony on the field—while Riverside dropped to a 7-2 record. El Paso Times
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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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Shop Diesel Mechanic
We are seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team in providing top-notch maintenance and repair services for our trucking fleet. This role is crucial in ensuring our vehicles operate efficiently and safely, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional logistics solutions across the country. Send updated resume to [email protected] ***Work Schedule is: Tues, Thur, Sat, and Sun 7:00am - 4:00pm***
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