Good morning, El Paso.

Eliseo Silva Fernandez, a 101-year-old WWII veteran, was honored yesterday at City Hall as the community recognized his service.

The city declared December 22 as his special day (Fernandez earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star while serving with Merrill's Marauders).

Autism Hope El Paso won $7,000 in City Bank Community Rewards as part of a $60,000 initiative to support local nonprofits.

The award recognizes the nonprofit's strong role in boosting community services.

Just Cheesecake Outlet opened its second location on the East Side on Dec.

22 at 10:48 a.m. to meet high demand and support holiday orders for Christmas and New Year gatherings + the owner plans a third outlet.

Downtown El Paso's Plaza Theatre is recognized as the top-grossing theater in Texas (ranked No. 22 worldwide in Billboard’s venue list) after a strong year of performances.

El Paso Times published a photo essay that captured the city's events and cultural moments from 2025 (including sports meets, community celebrations, and local gatherings).

The series showed vivid snapshots of everyday life that underline our shared local spirit.

IM NOVELTIES Boutique in downtown El Paso hosts rotating fashion collections and public pop-ups that link local designers with shoppers.

Its next fashion show will be held on January 10th at Smolder and Brass — just two doors from the boutique.

El Paso City Council approved an MOU with Concanaco Servytur Mexico today to boost cross-border business ties.

The deal will strengthen cooperation & support new trade opportunities.

Residents in El Paso & Juárez face longer wait times at border crossings as last-minute holiday shopping boosts travel, with some waiting at the Bridge of the Americas.

U.S. Customs advises travelers to declare goods to avoid fines.

On Dec. 22, UMC El Paso’s board approved a 14% pay raise for CEO Jacob Cintron that increased his salary to $1,128,582 and added a $346,449 bonus—changes retroactive to Oct.

1. Six board members voted in favor during the public meeting.

The El Paso Environmental Services Department announced changes to holiday trash and recycling schedules with no collection on December 25 to 26 and January 1 to 2.

Rescheduled collections will occur on December 27 and January 3, and residents may drop off live holiday trees starting December 27.

A community health center in Segundo Barrio made over 200 food baskets for families using donated canned goods & non-perishables collected during Saturday’s 31st Annual Navidad De La Fe Luminarias event at Scenic Drive, and monetary donations will be accepted on Monday and Tuesday.

Hospitals of Providence has introduced the new Mako 4 robotic surgery system at its facility in El Paso + the advanced technology is set to improve patient care with more precise robotic assistance during procedures.

Senior Maskim Lares and his mother expressed disappointment after head coach Matthew Taylor was relieved at Eastlake—citing their long-standing bond from when Maskim began playing as a freshman.

Principal Gilbert Martinez's explanation left them unsatisfied with the decision.

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.

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.

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.

Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings

6:30-7:29 p.m. — St. Rogers Depot — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting melodies from 'Bridgerton' by candlelight with a talented string quartet.