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Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this month, the Hanger Clinic's Amputee Life Support Group held a painting class led by UTEP Art Professor Alix Gaytan that helped local amputees show their creativity by creating an 'Exquisite Corpse'—a surreal art piece where each artist added a part before passing the work along. The event aimed to build peer connections ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. KFOX14
- ➤ Today, the Salvation Army in El Paso handed out more than 800 turkey dinners to families arriving by car or on foot — a pandemic-inspired method that boosts meal distribution. The organization has long provided these meals and saw strong volunteer turnout under director Joanna Estrada. KVIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso Times published a Casasola Studio Collection photograph from the UTEP Library identified as PH041-02-00056—readers with information are asked to contact Susannah Holliday at 915-747-6839. El Paso Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ El Paso families will face higher bills in 2026 as Texas Gas Service proposes a 27% rate increase expected to add $10 to $15 monthly while El Paso Electric and El Paso Water rate changes remain under review. A decision on the Electric case is expected on Dec. 9 and the Water proposal will be decided in January—public meetings are scheduled on Dec. 10 and Dec. 14. KFOX14
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traffic delays in East El Paso are slowing holiday shopping as lane closures from a new EP Water main building project continue to affect the right lane from Gateway West to Viscount on Hawkins. Officials said the traffic controls will remain through the holidays—despite the project being expected to finish by spring and campus landscaping scheduled for fall 2026. KFOX14
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During the holiday season, mental health experts warn that shorter days, colder weather, and holiday pressures can trigger symptoms of seasonal depression, including persistent sadness and low energy. They advise setting clear boundaries + planning breaks to reduce stress and help those at risk. KFOX14
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ New and expectant parents in El Paso can save on basic baby items this Black Friday—Walmart, Target, Amazon and other retailers offer deals on diapers, clothes, high chairs, swaddles, and strollers—so families can shop for essentials during the busy holiday season. El Paso Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After Coryn Watts scored 20 points in UTEP's 67-40 win over the Regis Rangers, UTEP will host Denver on Saturday — marking their first matchup. El Paso Inc.
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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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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS at UTEP Dinner Theatre
2-3:30 p.m. — UTEP Dinner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of CATS in a local theatrical setting.
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Run the 915 Challenge
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Wells Fargo Plaza — Registration required — Celebrate health and community while running through El Paso's vibrant streets over a two-week challenge.
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December Holiday Potluck & Resource Night
5:30-8 p.m. — Cactus Trails Elementary — Free entry — Experience community and connection while enjoying a potluck dinner and accessing resources for families of children with autism.
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El Paso Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily — El Maida Shriners — Free admission — Explore a treasure trove of gems, minerals, and fossils with family-friendly activities and door prizes.
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TNA Wrestling Live Event
7-8:30 p.m. — El Paso County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience high-octane wrestling entertainment with TNA stars in action.
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Frontera Land Alliance Trail Race
8:30-11 a.m. — San Jacinto Plaza — Entry Fee $25-$35 — Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Wakeem/Teschner Nature Preserve with a trail race and family walk in beautiful Resler Canyon.
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Christmas With C.S. Lewis
7:30-11:30 p.m. — El Paso Live — Cost Info TBD — Experience an emotional journey through C.S. Lewis's transformative Christmas celebrations influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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A Christmas Carol on the Border
7-9 p.m. — Woman's Club of El Paso — Enjoy a bilingual retelling of Dickens’ classic with local performers from elementary to high school.
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Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Oak & Antler American Tavern — Ticketed event — Embrace the holiday spirit in your ugliest sweater while enjoying games, contests, and festive cheer in El Paso.
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