Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.
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🏘️ Community
NORAD has launched its Santa Tracker website for the 70th year to let local kids track Santa and his reindeer with a holiday countdown, music, and games available online — live cams will stream on Christmas Eve.
Call or text 1-877-HiNORAD for Santa’s location.
🎭 Culture
Labubus, the fuzzy collectible monsters trending on TikTok have become must-haves for local collectors.
Buyers should check for an authentication code to avoid replicas and can visit Mexican Candy Lady (12301 Rojas Drive, Suite A4), which is open every day.
📰 Economy
Businesses in El Paso are reporting a sharp drop in holiday sales as fewer shoppers from Mexico visit amid economic uncertainty (one owner noted nearly a 50% decline).
Local leader Hector Chavez plans to work with others to propose measures to boost downtown activity.
🎓 Education
UTEP will honor over 2,900 graduates in four ceremonies at the Don Haskins Center, including a record 2,280 fall graduates.
Saturday events were held at 1 and 6 p.m. while today's ceremonies are scheduled at 1 and 6 p.m. Free parking and livestream options are available.
Dozens of SISD students built, coded and tested robots at Americas High School during ROBOCOM 12 under the archaeology theme 'Unearthed' to solve science and tech challenges.
Forty-five teams competed with awards set for Dec. 18 and 25 teams may advance to a regional contest at UTEP on Jan. 24.
🏛️ Government
El Paso Water crews are repairing a main break at the intersection of Mesquite Hills & Dyer, causing low water pressure for customers for an estimated 5 to 6 hours.
A water tank near Idea Charter School will supply potable water to those affected.
President Claudia Sheinbaum visited Ciudad Juarez on Saturday, Dec.
13 to inaugurate the LIBRE Center for Women, which will offer free services to women facing violence and social vulnerability. She met with local officials, including Chihuahua Gov. María Eugenia Campos, during her visit.
🏈 Sports
In a game Saturday night, UTEP men's basketball lost to Hawaii 66-61 in Honolulu after a late run erased their 14-point lead.
The Miners will play at home in the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational Sunday (Dec. 21) at 7:30 p.m.
The UTEP Miners women's basketball team lost to Brigham Young on Saturday, Dec.
13 & dropped to a 7-2 record after an early deficit. They will host UC Irvine on Thursday at 7 p.m.
🎉 El Paso Events
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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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