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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ El Paso International Airport is celebrating the holidays with decorations in its main lobby and surrounding areas until mid-January (pop-up events will replace the annual social due to parking construction). El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso Water advises residents to wrap pipes with insulation and keep cabinet doors open during freezing temperatures to prevent leaks and bursts. It also reminds homeowners to locate the water meter and turn the knob 90 degrees to shut off water. KVIA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An OXXO store opened in central El Paso today at Boulevard West & Copia using a converted DK gas station. FEMSA will rebrand seven more DK locations by year-end with plans to expand to 77 stores by 2027. KFOX14
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Popular YouTuber Peter Santenello (4 million subscribers) visited El Paso and filmed local landmarks from the Paso Del Norte Bridge to UTEP, including Sacred Heart Church and Tacos El Tapatio (off Fort Boulevard) in a video that has reached over 730,000 views. El Paso Times
- ➤ El Paso’s Hanukkah celebrations continue at West El Paso’s Chabad Lubavitch Center for Jewish Life as Rabbi Levy Greenberg explains the traditions, with community members gathering for menorah lightings that began on Friday & will continue tonight and Sunday. KFOX14
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UMC El Paso’s board approved a 14% raise that boosts CEO Jacob Cintron’s salary to $1,128,582 & a bonus of $346,449, retroactive to Oct. 1 of the 2026 fiscal year during a Tuesday public meeting with a 6-0 vote and one abstention. KFOX14
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Del Valle star Jake Fette signed with Arizona State and celebrated his commitment with family at a Thursday ceremony. He will join Sun Bowl practices later this month and enroll for classes in January. KFOX14
- ➤ Freddy Sanchez won the state arm wrestling championship after beating top competitors in a closely contested match. El Paso Times
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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.
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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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Days of Remembrance - Bridal, Quince & Sweet 16 Expo
11 AM – 5 PM — El Paso Convention Center — Admission details not specified — Discover the largest and longest-running bridal and quinceañera expo in the region.
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1st Meetup Fundraiser Luncheon at L&J Cafe
1-3 p.m. — L & J Cafe — Fundraising event — Enjoy a cozy luncheon while supporting a community-driven Meetup group for those 50 and over.
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