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El Paso
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ El Paso World War II veteran Gabriel Malafronte—who flew 15 air missions over Germany—will turn 100 on November 10 and has asked for 100 birthday cards to mark his centennial a day before Veterans Day. The Texas Veterans Land Board and Dr. Dawn Buckingham are urging Texans to support his wish through the 100 for 100 program. El Paso Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ L&F Distributors opened a new 225,000 sq ft warehouse at 1200 Burgundy Rd in the Lower Valley to support rising businesses in Far East El Paso and the City of Horizon, nearly doubling its former space. The company said it would finish the move by late November or early December (and it also donated $100,000 to Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Fox Cancer Center). KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UTEP will honor over 30 members of its 2005 football team during its home game against Jacksonville State on November 8 at Sun Bowl Stadium—returning players and coach Mike Price will be recognized as Hall of Fame inductees. El Paso will also hold a free Veterans Day parade on November 8 beginning at 10 a.m. in Downtown, with a route along Myrtle Avenue that ends near City Hall to honor local service members. El Paso Matters
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Socorro ISD leaders said Wednesday that they will keep educating students after voters narrowly rejected Proposition A that would have added extra funding—Superintendent James Vasquez warned the setback may force the district to take short-term loans, delay upgrades, and cope with a loss of about 800 students next year. State conservators confirmed that the vote does not change the timeline for ending oversight and stressed the need to rebuild voter trust. KVIA
- ➤ A UTEP geology professor discovered dinosaur fossils near the Indio Mountains Research Station that extend the known range of an ornithopod species from 115 million years ago—he worked with UTEP students and researchers from New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and Montana State University to study the fragments in the university labs. KVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Paso lawmakers and state officials announced Phase II of the nearly $30M Wyler Tramway revival after a $7M boost was secured during the legislative session. The plan will add a modern tramway, visitors center, aerial station, and expanded trails—aimed at uniting the border region through both public and private support. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso County is launching emergency aid measures to ease food insecurity caused by SNAP delays amid the government shutdown. The commissioners directed legal reviews, expanded aid programs, and opened channels for donations — steps aimed at helping 143,000 residents affected by the slowdown. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso Airport stays on schedule during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history because federal workers have shown up as usual, the president of local FG 1050 said—covering workers from New Mexico and El Paso. KVIA
- ➤ Texas Gas Service is proposing a 27% gas rate hike that led the City Council to order community meetings November 10th through November 13th at local centers — residents can attend to share concerns while the Railroad Commission will decide on the final rates in January 2026. KFOX14
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Beloved El Paso musician Russ Kalman, who survived stage 4 laryngeal cancer and lost most of his teeth, is raising money through a GoFundMe campaign organized by his wife (Kat Tyler) to cover the $13,000 needed for new dentures to help him eat and smile again. The campaign has raised over $6,000 to date and has gained strong support from fellow musicians who value his decades-long contributions to El Paso’s music scene. El Paso Matters
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ El Paso boxer Stephanie Han will defend her WBA lightweight title against Holly Holm on Jan 3 at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico—this will be her second title defense after a recent knockout win. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso Masters athlete Elizabeth Teague will compete in Mexico City at the North, Central American and Caribbean Masters Athletics Championships and may win four gold medals this weekend. David and Victoria Jackson will travel to Santiago, Chile for the South American Masters Track and Field Championships around Thanksgiving — a rest day with a scheduled feast — and they aim for top-10 finishes in their events. 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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