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TravelEl Paso flights resume after a nationwide FAA ground stop lasted more than four hoursIf you were flying out of El Paso on Friday, you hit a nationwide ground stop. The FAA ordered airports to hold departing traffic for “extraordinary circumstances” and safety concerns, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed to a communication issue at air route traffic control centers. El Paso International Airport listed five cancellations and 37 delays for the rest of the day as of 3:30 p.m.Today’s editionRead High School FootballEastwood holds off a Central rally to win its playoff opener 35-33If you caught Friday's game, you saw a wild one. Eastwood held off a Central rally to beat San Angelo Central 35-33 in the bi-district round, after Central trailed by 22 points on the road. Central scored the last touchdown with 3:44 left, but Zey Johnson was stopped just short of the goal line on the two-point try.Today’s editionRead Local PrideEPCC nursing student Daniel Domínguez wins Mister Universe International 2026Congrats are in order: El Paso Community College nursing student Daniel Domínguez won the Mister Universe International 2026 title, according to an Instagram post announcing it Thursday. He represented the United States in the adult competition, which was scheduled for Nov. 1-9 in Panama, two years after winning Mister Teen Universe International in 2024.Friday’s editionRead UTEP BasketballUTEP and New Mexico State meet tonight for the 232nd time in the Battle of I-10If you're headed to the Don Haskins Center tonight, you'll see a rivalry with a lot of new faces. UTEP has no returning players from last season, and New Mexico State has just two, including guard Gabe Pickens. No Miner has played in this game before, though guard Reese Miller says the team got a preview at a September volleyball match in Las Cruces.Thursday’s editionRead High School FootballCanutillo's Scott Brooks will retire after this season with a playoff game FridayScott Brooks is retiring when Canutillo's season ends, and he's leaving on a high. The 60-year-old reached his 200th career win in October, joining his late father, Don Brooks, in the 200-win club.Thursday’s editionRead City HallEl Paso City Council approves a $72.5 million, five-year plan for the city's international bridgesIf you cross the border on a city-owned bridge, Tuesday's vote maps out the next five years. Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 International Bridges Capital Improvement Program, with more than $72.5 million in planned work at the Paso del Norte, Stanton-Lerdo and Ysleta-Zaragoza ports of entry.Wednesday’s editionRead DowntownA $250,000 FirstLight gift pushes Deck Plaza commitments past $74 millionIf you've been following the Downtown Deck Plaza, here's the latest: FirstLight announced a $250,000 gift for a Veterans Walk in the 6.5-acre park, also known as the Fred Loya Family Deck Plaza. The project now has more than $74 million committed.Wednesday’s editionRead EducationUTEP is taking applications for a full-ride engineering scholarship through Jan. 31, 2027If you know a high school senior headed for engineering, UTEP just opened applications for a full ride. The Loya Scholarship is a four-year award that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, books, transportation, food and on-campus living. It also pays a $1,000 monthly stipend, so that's a full ride with spending money.Tuesday’s editionRead City HallEl Paso approved a 10-year plan to improve its parks and recreation systemIf you use an El Paso park, there's now a 10-year plan for it. The City approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Monday, a roadmap for a system of 291 park properties, 23 recreation and sports centers, 15 aquatic facilities and 10 senior centers.Tuesday’s editionRead UTEP BasketballUTEP men's basketball rolls past Incarnate Word, 79-60, in the home openerIf you missed Sunday night at the Don Haskins Center, here's the short version: the new-look Miners looked good. UTEP beat Incarnate Word 79-60 for its first win of the 2026-27 season and moved to 1-1. Cam McDaniels scored a career-high 27 points, and Youssouf Traore had his first career double-double, 12 points and 10 rebounds.Monday’s editionRead UTEP FootballUTEP football loses 17-14 to Hawaii at the Sun Bowl for a seventh straight defeatIf you watched at the Sun Bowl on Saturday, you saw a close one get away. Micah Alejado threw for 303 yards and a touchdown as Hawaii beat UTEP 17-14. Hawaii came in leading the Mountain West at 275.8 passing yards per game, and it led 10-7 at halftime.Monday’s editionRead Locomotive FCLocomotive's season, one of its best in club history, ends with a 2-1 semifinal loss at SacramentoIf you stayed up for it, you know how it ended. El Paso Locomotive FC's season ended Saturday night with a 2-1 loss to Sacramento Republic FC in the USL Championship Western Conference semifinals. Sacramento scored in the 14th minute, and Alex Méndez tied it in the 21st. Sacramento went ahead again in the second half, and Méndez's shot in stoppage time hit the post.Sunday’s editionRead UTEP FootballUTEP loses 17-14 to Hawai'i at the Sun Bowl, its seventh straight defeatUTEP football lost 17-14 to Hawai'i at the Sun Bowl on Saturday night. The Miners are 1-8 overall and 0-5 in their first Mountain West season, and they trailed just 10-7 at halftime.Sunday’s editionRead

Around El Paso

From KVIA, sanmarcosrecord.com and 17 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. KVIA1 hour ago

    Cool, breezy conditions ahead

    EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso and Las Cruces can expect a cool, breezy Saturday, with temps below seasonal averages. Showers may linger in higher elevations, while most lower-elevation communities remain dry. West winds of 10-20 mpg could produce gusts up to 35 mph. Conditions should be calmer overall compared with Friday night’s rain.

  2. sanmarcosrecord.com2 hours ago

    Former museum director shares insight into Tom Lea’s artwork

    As the former director of the El Paso Museum of Art, Becky Duval Reese developed extensive knowledge of Tom Lea and his work. She recently shared that expertise with Lifelong ...

  3. Fort Worth Star-Telegram7 hours ago

    Fort Worth-area football pairings: See where, when teams will play in area round

    Check out the UIL area round football pairings for Fort Worth-area teams. See when and where local teams will play in the second round of UIL playoffs.

  4. Press Pass Sports7 hours ago

    What We Learned from the bi-district round of the High School Football playoffs across the Texas Panhandle

    Press Pass Sports editor Kale Steed and KAMR/KCIT-TV Sports Anchor Corrin Davis break down the bi-district round for teams across the Texas Panhandle. It was a dominating opening round for Amarillo ISD schools. Tascosa, Amarillo High and Palo Duro all dominated El Paso schools. Canyon ISD teams – Canyon, Randall and West Plains also blistered

  5. KCBD7 hours ago

    Estacado’s season ends with loss to Graham

    he Estacado Matadors suffered their third-consecutive defeat Friday, falling to the Graham Steers 49-22.

  6. Newswest 98 hours ago

    Bi-District: El Paso Franklin vs. Midland High

    The Bulldogs outscore the Cougars 21-3 to close out a 35-24 victory in the Bi-District, and next take on Southlake Carroll.

  7. Newswest 98 hours ago

    Bi-District Game of the Week: El Paso Eastlake vs. Permian

    MOJO cruises with a 58-22 thumping of the Falcons, hosting Keller next in the Area round.

    Also reported byOdessa American

  8. San Angelo LIVE!8 hours ago

    Central Bobcats' Comeback Falls Just Short Against Eastwood

    EL PASO, TX — Trailing by 22 points on the road, the Central Bobcats fought back and nearly sent their playoff opener to overtime before coming up a yard short in a 35-33 loss to El Paso Eastwood on Friday.Central scored the game's final touchdown with 3:44 remaining, but Zey Johnson was stopped just shy of the goal-line on the two-point conversion try.The Bobcats' defense — which had four interceptions, including three in the second half — made one last stop to give their offense a chance for a miracle from its own 36-yard line with 15 seconds remaining. Learn More Here.

  9. KCBD8 hours ago

    Frenship survives EP El Dorado comeback attempt, 44-39

    Frenship will now turn its attention to the Denton Ryan Raiders, who hold a 9-2 record.

  10. El Paso Times8 hours ago

    Abilene Cooper uses late surge to defeat Canutillo in UIL football playoffs

    El Paso's Canutillo High School saw its season end in the 2026 Texas playoffs vs. Abilene Cooper.

  11. El Paso Times8 hours ago

    Troopers earn playoff win after storm-delayed showdown

    Eastwood outlasted San Angelo Central 35-33 in a weather-delayed UIL bi-district playoff game Friday night, advancing to the area round.

  12. El Paso Times8 hours ago

    Eastwood survives wild Central rally, advances with two-point stops

    Eastwood holds off Central comeback to win bidistrict game

  13. KTSM 9 News8 hours ago

    End of an Era at Canutillo: Scott Brooks to retire

    Also reported byKVIA

  14. BigCountryHomepage.com8 hours ago

    Cooper endure a lightning day en route to a first-round playoff win

    Abilene Cooper receiver Zaylon Johnson scored two touchdowns to lead the Cougars (7-4) to a 41 to 21 bi-district playoff win on Friday over the Canutillo Eagles (8-3). The game was tied 21-21 with 9:32 left in the fourth quarter when lightning in El Paso delayed play for 1 hour and 54 minutes. After the delay,

  15. ConchoValleyHomepage.com8 hours ago

    FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Week 11 Bi-district round of the playoffs

    SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Fifteen Concho Valley teams opened the 2026 playoffs in the bi-district round this week, and eight are still standing. Here’s a recap of this week’s first-round matchups. El Paso Eastwood def. Central 35-20: New Deal def. Sonora 38-6: Ballinger def. New Home 30-20: Ozona def. No. 7 Post

  16. Texomashomepage.com8 hours ago

    FNF+: Legacy at El Paso

  17. Newswest 98 hours ago

    Permian's Dae Dae McDowell and Head Coach Jeff Ellison talk after Permian's Bi-District win

    Grabiel Silva talks with Permian's Dae Dae McDowell and Head Coach Jeff Ellison after the Panthers 58-22 win over El Paso Eastlake.

  18. KFOX-TV9 hours ago

    Redzone names Chapin vs. Legacy 'touchdown spin' move as Play of the Week

    Redzone names its Play of the Week from Chapin vs Legacy: Wichita Falls Legacy QB Knox Hodges hits WR Jourian Wiggins, who spins past two defenders and races into the end zone.

  19. Dave Campbell's9 hours ago

    BI-DISTRICT INSTANT REACTION: Who Says Four Teams from Each District is Too Many?!

    The top takeaways from the bi-district round of the 2026 Texas high school football playoffs, including Amarillo vs. El Paso Bel Air, Hutto vs. Cy Ranch,

  20. BigCountryHomepage.com9 hours ago

    Wylie uses big plays to beat El Paso Del Valle, 41-17

    ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – The Wylie Bulldogs threw haymaker after haymaker at El Paso Del Valle on Friday night, and they eventually wore the Conquistadors down, 41-17. Both teams came up with big plays in the first half. Del Valle delivered the first one. Eli Nunez busted loose for a 71-yard run that set

  21. El Paso Times9 hours ago

    Canutillo hosts Abilene Cooper in El Paso 5A D-II football playoffs

    Canutillo faces Abilene Cooper in the Class 5A, Division II football playoffs at Canutillo High School in El Paso, Texas, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.

  22. www.fox34.com9 hours ago

    END ZONE EXTRA: Final scores and highlights from Nov. 13, bi-district playoffs, TAPPS semifinal

    Final scores from Bi-District round of playoffs, TAPPS semifinal

  23. ConchoValleyHomepage.com9 hours ago

    INSIDE THE GAME: Friday night highlights | Week 12

    SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — KSAN Sports breaks down all the first round action of the Bi-District round of the 2026 high school football season See the videos below for in-depth highlights among Class 6A through 3A schools. El Paso Eastwood def. Central 35-20: New Deal def. Sonora 38-6: Ballinger def. New Home 30-20:

  24. KTSM 9 News10 hours ago

    #9OT scores, highlights for Bi-District playoffs

    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Playoffs! Yes, it is playoff time for local high-school football from El Paso to New Mexico. Our 9 Overtime crew -- Sam Guzman, Jesus Baltazar, Jason Flores and Aaron Montes -- will bring you all the scores, highlights and context. Tune in at 10:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at KTSM

  25. KFOX-TV10 hours ago

    Downtown El Paso to kick off WinterFest with rink opening, parade and Santa

    Downtown El Paso will light up for six weeks of holiday festivities when WinterFest returns Nov. 21 through Jan. 3, 2027, bringing more than one million lights, seasonal attractions and the city’s only illuminated

  26. Texomashomepage.com10 hours ago

    FNF: Legacy at El Paso second quarter score

  27. EverythingLubbock.com10 hours ago

    Seminole zeroes El Paso Bowie

    KLBK's "The Blitz" Playoffs Week 1

  28. KTEM-AM10 hours ago

    If You're Reading This, You Survived the CRAZIEST Week

    El Paso's week leading up to Friday the 13th included a Santa Teresa fire, Microsoft 365 outage, FAA ground stop and a bizarre doomsday prediction.

  29. ConchoValleyHomepage.com10 hours ago

    ITG: El Paso Eastwood defeats Central 35-20

  30. El Paso Times10 hours ago

    Texas Lottery results: Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for Nov. 13, 2026

    Check your tickets for Texas daily lottery draw games here.

  31. KTSM 9 News11 hours ago

    51-hour road closure slated for I-10 from Anthony to Transmountain

    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 51-hour closure on Interstate 10 in West El Paso is scheduled to begin at 3 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. The closure will is for deck pours for the I-10 Widening West project and will impact I-10 East between Anthony and Transmountain. This is a full closure that will

  32. El Paso Times11 hours ago

    Wyoming overcomes travel problems to reach El Paso; UTEP game is on

    Wyoming was stuck in Laramie after flights were grounded nationally, but travel ban was lifted in time to make trip to El Paso.

  33. KVIA11 hours ago

    ‘Why sit and wait?’: Travelers at El Paso International reckon with 4.5 hour ground stoppage

    EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- As El Paso & Las Cruces residents along with travelers from across the county dealt with the chaos that was the Federal Aviation Administration's nationwide ground stoppage, one that lasted from just after 2 p.m. to nearly 6:30 p.m. local time, many threw in the proverbial towel of trying to

  34. KVIA12 hours ago

    Man finds grandfather’s WWII manuscript hidden under hay in old barn

    EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- There's a lot to learn from history and times of war, especially from personal stories. Imagine one man's surprise when he found a manuscript written by his grandfather during World War II. He printed it and made it available for all in a new book. A manuscript filled with factual

  35. KTSM 9 News12 hours ago

    Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy: "We've opened the airspace"

    The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice that the grounding of all domestic flights was lifted. Officials at the El Paso International Airport said they were monitoring the situation following the lift.

  36. KVII13 hours ago

    The Blitz: Bidistrict playoff scores

  37. San Angelo LIVE!13 hours ago

    LIVE UPDATES: San Angelo Central vs. El Paso Eastwood

    Follow here for live updates from the Central Bobcats' bi-district playoff football game against El Paso Eastwood at 7:30 p.m. tonight:

  38. KTSM 9 News13 hours ago

    #9OT Football Scoreboard Week 12, 2026, Bi-District playoffs

    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Eighteen El Paso high school football teams have made it to the Bi-District playoffs, facing off against regional schools to advance to the next round in the UIL state championship. Nine games were played Thursday, and 11 more kickoff tonight under the Friday night lights! Tune in at 10:15 p.m.

  39. KTSM 9 News13 hours ago

    EPCC instructor Billy Townes releases album

    El Paso musician and El Paso Community College (EPCC) music instructor recently released his 17th album, With These Hands, bringing contemporary jazz, funk, soul and Latin influences together to make one sound. https://www.ktsm.com/estelas-estrellas/epcc-instructor-billy-townes-releases-17th-album/

  40. KTSM 9 News13 hours ago

    Rain chances linger, then cool, fall temps in El Paso area

    We take a look at our nine day forecast for the El Paso region

In brief

The short notes of Daily El Paso’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • I-10If you're driving in West El Paso, I-10 East is fully closed between Anthony and Transmountain from 3 a.m.

    If you're driving in West El Paso, I-10 East is fully closed between Anthony and Transmountain from 3 a.m. today until 6 a.m. Mon., Nov. 16, for deck pours on the I-10 Widening West project. The same closure is scheduled for Nov. 21-23, according to TxDOT.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KTSM 9 News

  • RefineryABC-7 obtained hundreds of 911 calls from residents about the Aug.

    ABC-7 obtained hundreds of 911 calls from residents about the Aug. 4 incident at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in South-Central El Paso. TCEQ reports said two incidents on Aug. 4-5 released more than 15 tons of pollutants.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KVIA

  • ThanksgivingIf your family needs help with Thanksgiving dinner, Operation H.O.P.E.

    If your family needs help with Thanksgiving dinner, Operation H.O.P.E. hosts its 31st annual giveaway today from 9 to 11 a.m. at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano Drive. It's a drive-thru, and baskets include a turkey, eggs, milk, fresh produce and nonperishables.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KTSM 9 News

  • WinterFestDowntown's WinterFest opens on Sat., Nov.

    Downtown's WinterFest opens on Sat., Nov. 21, starting with the rink at noon. The Scherr Legate Light Parade at 6 p.m. is set to feature more than 70 participants.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KFOX-TV

  • Holiday lightsLights on the Lake returns to Ascarate Park on Sat., Dec.

    Lights on the Lake returns to Ascarate Park on Sat., Dec. 5, with free displays nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 6 at 6900 Delta Drive. Opening night starts with a Canine Paw-rade at 5 p.m., and dogs must stay leashed. The 1st Armored Division Band will play at the celebration.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: KFOX-TV, KVIA

  • Data centerServerDome Global has proposed a data center campus costing $13.5 billion to $15 billion on about 2,200 acres in Hudspeth County, east of El Paso.

    ServerDome Global has proposed a data center campus costing $13.5 billion to $15 billion on about 2,200 acres in Hudspeth County, east of El Paso. The Texas startup pitched a domed design in the Desert Haven area, and residents voiced concerns at an Oct. 26 open house.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: El Paso Times, El Paso Times

  • PlayoffsPebble Hills beat Midland Lee 39-27 in the 6A DI bi-district round, and two late Spartan touchdowns snapped Lee's nine-game bi-district winning streak.

    Pebble Hills beat Midland Lee 39-27 in the 6A DI bi-district round, and two late Spartan touchdowns snapped Lee's nine-game bi-district winning streak. It's the school's second bidistrict title. Nine of the 20 qualified El Paso-area teams played Thursday, and Americas fell 41-38 to Amarillo Tascosa. Pebble Hills now awaits the winner of Martin vs. Byron Nelson.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: KTSM 9 News, KCBD, El Paso Times

  • MinersCam McDaniels scored a game-high 22 points as UTEP held off New Mexico State 60-58 in the 232nd Battle of I-10 at the Don Haskins Center.

    Cam McDaniels scored a game-high 22 points as UTEP held off New Mexico State 60-58 in the 232nd Battle of I-10 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners improve to 2-1 and the Aggies fall to 1-2. The teams were tied 28-28 at halftime, and Jermaine Washington led NMSU with 16 points.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: KTSM 9 News, KDBC

  • BoxingChampionship boxing returns to the El Paso County Coliseum on Friday, Nov.

    Championship boxing returns to the El Paso County Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 13 with a seven-bout card and three WBC regional title fights. Juárez native Bryan Flores (29-1-1) headlines against undefeated Panamanian Jose Núñez (18-0-2) for the WBC FECARBOX Super Lightweight Championship.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: KTSM 9 News

  • Project JupiterThe 11-member Community Monitoring Committee meets at 1 p.m.

    The 11-member Community Monitoring Committee meets at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Sunland Park Sports Complex, 4700 McNutt Road, and the public is invited. Members are expected to finish reviewing bylaws and strengthen plans for an information session on water usage. They'll also look at options for reimbursing committee fuel expenses.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: Organ Mountain News, KTSM 9 News