Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of November.
Good morning, El Paso.
🏘️ Community
El Paso held its Downtown Veterans Day Parade as thousands carried flags along a route from Myrtle Avenue and North Campbell Street through N.
Stanton Street—passing key landmarks like Hotel Indigo, the Postal Service and City Hall. The parade, presented by the United American Veterans Organization in partnership with Flags Across America, honored 250 years of America’s military service with Bel Air JROTC cadets carrying state and service flags.
Rollin’ Smoke Barbecue in Anthony is teaming up with The Salvation Army of El Paso to smoke 95 turkeys for Operation Thanksgiving — a project to feed about 800 people in need.
The smoked turkey will be frozen and served at a free drive-thru meal on Nov. 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
🎭 Culture
Filmmakers from El Paso and Juarez made the short film Dynamite in just two days at Filmapalooza 2026 and won eight awards on October 23rd at the LUX Cine 17 in Bassett Place Mall.
The film will head to Lisbon, Portugal from March 25th—28th, 2026.
📰 Economy
Warner Bros. Pictures’ film 'One Battle After Another'—directed by Paul Thomas Anderson—brought nearly $6 million in direct spending to El Paso and boosted the local economy.
🎓 Education
El Paso Community College's Center for Students with Disabilities celebrated the tenth anniversary of Project HIGHER, a program that helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities earn their degrees—63 of nearly 100 participants have graduated and 26 are currently enrolled. Program founder Rick Razo and the team have noted that students have built new study habits and self-advocacy skills since the program began in 2015.
🏛️ Government
The city of El Paso spent nearly $8 million to buy five downtown parcels for an expansion of the Judson F.
Williams Convention Center that will help it attract larger events and boost tourism. City staff will present detailed plans and designs soon—potentially including new spaces like a ballroom and kitchen—to guide the project’s next steps.
🏥 Health
Bowie Bakery Socorro hosted a motorcycle bike run to benefit El Paso’s Alzheimer's Association in honor of owner Anabel Salazar’s mother who battled the illness for 10 years + motorcyclists joined an outdoor market and traveled from the east side to Rosa’s Cantina.
🏈 Sports
The UTEP Miners lost 30 to 27 at the Sun Bowl on Saturday to Jacksonville State, ending their bowl hopes as their record fell to 2-7.
The New Mexico State Aggies lost 24 to 21 to Kennesaw State and will need to win out to secure a bowl berth.
🎉 El Paso Events
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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.
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.
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.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS
7:30-9 p.m. — UTEP Dinner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting musical magic of CATS in El Paso's renowned dinner theatre.
Barrio Sports Club Thanksgiving Meal
12-3 p.m. — El Barrio Park — Free entry — Enjoy a community Thanksgiving meal in a welcoming park setting.
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