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Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of El Paso is inviting residents to join its Virtual Gift Giving Tree program to support children, seniors, and veterans facing hardships—participants select a gift tag online and drop off wrapped gifts at designated locations by Dec. 5. KFOX14
- ➤ Today, military and veterans in El Paso will enjoy free meals and drinks from several restaurants as part of Veterans Day promotions—offers include free coffee from Einstein Bros. Bagels and free taquitos at Whataburger breakfast hours—with details varying by location. El Paso Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On November 9, Matteo's Mexican Food announced it will close its four locations, including the El Paso restaurant, due to rising inventory costs and a drop in sales that made it unsustainable to use high-quality ingredients. El Paso Times
- ➤ Matteo's Authentic Mexican Food is closing all its locations including West El Paso, two in Las Cruces, and one in Alamogordo due to rising inventory costs and falling sales—owners said they hope to regroup and return in the future. KVIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A car dealership donated 2,500 children's books to Books are Gems—an El Paso nonprofit fighting local illiteracy. The donation is part of the Defender Book Trek campaign, which started Oct. 27 in New Jersey and will end Nov. 14 in California, with the dealership planning another donation effort in 2026. KFOX14
- ➤ El Paso ISD's Board of Trustees is discussing the search for a new superintendent at tonight’s executive session meeting, following interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre taking over after former Superintendent Diana Sayavedra offered early retirement—amid conflicts over Lamar Elementary School's closure. The board is taking its first step to address the leadership change and work through the ongoing school closure debate—aiming to set a clear path forward for the district. KVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials say warehouse development is expanding on the East Side as border trade + manufacturing boost economic growth. Roberto Tinajero and Karina Brasgala shared these details on ABC-7's noon newscast. KVIA
- ➤ Travelers at El Paso International Airport face delays + cancellations as new FAA directives tied to the government shutdown and staffing shortages lead airlines like Southwest, American, United, Delta, and Frontier to offer waivers for rebooking or refunds with updates available on their apps. KVIA
- ➤ TxDOT is closing and alternating lanes on I-10 and Loop 375 between November 10 and November 16 due to construction work that includes widening, barrier repairs and pavement improvements — detour routes are set for eastbound and westbound traffic during these updates. KFOX14
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA is asking companies to remove the black box warning from estrogen hormone therapy drugs used for treating menopause symptoms—health officials say the outdated label has kept many women from getting proper care. This change is expected to lead to clearer discussions between patients and doctors today. KVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Week 12 of the high school football season is scheduled on November 13 and November 14 with various schools competing in key matchups. The schedule lists games such as Hanks vs Palo Duro on November 13 and Anthony vs Wall on November 14 — additional games are set to complete the lineup. KFOX14
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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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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.
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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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Anything Box with T-4-2 Live
8-11 p.m. — RockHouse Divebar Kitchen Venue — No cover info — Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with an exciting live performance from Anything Box and special guest T-4-2.
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