Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Hospice El Paso is launching a holiday toy drive to fulfill 7-year-old Kenia’s wish — donations accepted until Dec.
10 will bring joy to underserved children in the community.
A Horizon City family says free-roaming dogs have caused safety concerns as repeated complaints to Animal Services failed to stop bites on children and the appearance of new litters continues to worry neighbors.
Hospice El Paso is hosting a holiday toy drive inspired by 7-year-old Kenia's wish to bring joy to underserved children.
Donations of toys and gifts will be accepted until Dec. 10 at Hospice El Paso.
💼 Business
Bank of America named Tech Frontier as its 2025 Neighborhood Builder — awarding a grant and training to boost STEM and digital skills programs for local students.
🎓 Education
UTEP professor Yolanda Chávez Leyva is among nine advisers helping the State Board of Education redesign the K-8 social studies curriculum to focus more on Texas and U.S. history—reducing world history—with new guidelines coming soon and board vote set for next summer and classroom use in 2030.
UTEP appointed Jesse Pisors as its new VP for institutional advancement — the former president of Pasco-Hernando State College will help guide university development initiatives.
🏛️ Government
Farmers blocked the Tornillo and Zaragoza ports after Mexican lawmakers passed a new water rights law on Dec.
4, 2025 + the blockades now affect both commercial and non-commercial traffic and may slow regional shipments.
🏥 Health
ABC-7 has shared holiday decorating safety tips for those setting up indoors and outdoors in El Paso.
Fire Captain Carlos Ornelas advises checking artificial trees, watering real trees, and testing extension cords (by feeling their heat) to prevent fires and damage.
🏈 Sports
El Dorado running back Ryan Estrada signed with Minnesota on Wednesday and will enroll in January, while wide receiver JaDarius Sanders committed to New Mexico State for a summer start (both signed during the early signing period).
The 64-team field for NCAA volleyball was set yesterday for a six-round, three-week tournament held at 16 regional sites.
Eight Texas teams competed, and UTEP earned its first-ever No. 6 seed in the tournament.
El Paso’s youth football team, the Slaughter Gang Sharks, will play in the 7u state championship game on Sunday at Texas State University in San Marcos and is asking for local travel support (via Cashapp at $EPSharks).
The undefeated team has won all games this season.
Franklin offensive linemen Justin Morales and Eric Sandoval signed with Division I schools Wednesday during the early signing period.
Morales flipped from Kansas State to Arizona after a visit and Sandoval signed locally with UTEP for the revamped Miners' offensive line as more signings are expected in the spring.
🎉 El Paso Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Labor Market Information Workshop
9-11 a.m. — Workforce Solutions Borderplex - North Loop Center — Snacks Provided — Discover employment trends and skills employers seek in today’s job market.
UP AND RUNNING Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Up & Running, El Paso, TX — Registration fees apply — Lace up for a festive 5K run/walk filled with holiday cheer.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
3-7:30 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful holiday classic with the magical performance of The Nutcracker.
Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel
6:30 p.m. — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical tribute to Juan Gabriel in a stunning candlelit setting.
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