Good morning, El Paso. A massive giveaway is under way and we have the details. Also, the property tax deadline is fast approaching!

In today’s Border City Buzz:

• Road Closures On I-10

• Coffee With A City Rep.

• Locomotives Join National Tournament

Let’s get to it.

Around Town

$10,000 Giveaway In El Paso 💰

Want a shot at $10,000? Just roll up your sleeve and donate blood! ABC-7 and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. at 4140 Rio Bravo St. in El Paso.

Every donor between January 8 and 31 is automatically entered into the Thrive in ‘25 Giveaway, where three lucky people will win a $10,000 gift card.

Not only could you win big, but you’ll also help save lives—pretty solid deal. Stop by, do some good, and maybe walk away with a serious payday!

Road Closure On I-10 ⛔

Heads up, El Paso drivers! A stretch of I-10 on the west side will be closed for two nights.

El Paso Electric is upgrading its energy delivery system, meaning both eastbound and westbound lanes between Artcraft and Transmountain will shut down from 9 P.M. to 6 A.M. through Friday morning.

Detour signs will be in place, so plan ahead and follow the alternate routes: westbound drivers should exit at Artcraft, while eastbound drivers will be routed off at Transmountain. Stay safe, be patient, and maybe leave a little earlier to dodge the detour delays!

El Paso Property Tax Deadline Nears 😨

El Paso homeowners, your property tax deadline is creeping up! To avoid those pesky penalties, make sure your payment is in by Friday, January 31.

The city collects taxes for all 44 entities in the county, and they’ve made paying as easy as possible. You can settle up online, over the phone, by mail, or in person at various tax office locations (which you can see here).

Need details? Visit the city's tax website or call (915) 212-0106. Don’t let the deadline sneak past—you’ll thank yourself later when you’re not stuck with extra fees!

Things To Do

Coffee With A City Rep. ☕

El Paso City Representative Chris Canales is hosting a District 8 Open House today from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Savage Goods (1201 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79902).

Stop by for a free coffee and a casual chat about community issues, ideas, and initiatives. No appointment needed—just drop in!

Local Food Sustainability Forum Returns! 🍓

El Paso’s food and sustainability scene takes center stage at Cultivate: Local Food Systems & Sustainability Forum tonight, January 29, at 5:30 P.M.

The event, hosted by the El Paso Community Foundation, will be held in the Foundation Room at 333 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79901.

Expect three engaging presentations by local experts covering food equity, composting, and water harvesting, plus a screening of the short documentary Harvest Rain. 

Attendees can enjoy refreshments while discussing ways to improve local sustainability efforts. For more details check here.

Pre-School Story Time 📖

Do you have a little one and are looking for something fun to do? Today from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Esperanza Acosta Moreno Branch Library there will be Pre-School Story Time!

Enjoy engaging stories, fun crafts, and lively songs to help little ones socialize and get creative before starting their educational journey.

Local Business

Want Art Created By Pets? 🐶

El Paso Animal Services is hosting a virtual art auction where the artists are actual shelter pets! The auction is live now and runs until January 31 at 11:45 PM.

All proceeds go toward lifesaving programs for animals in need. Don’t miss your chance to own a unique, paw-painted masterpiece while supporting a great cause! You can check out some of the art here: Pet Art Auction.

Weather

Wednesday

⬆️ 54 ⬇️ 32 | ☀️ | 1% chance of rain

Thursday

⬆️ 55 ⬇️ 29 | ☀️🍃 | 8% chance of rain

Friday

⬆️ 62 ⬇️ 33 | ☀️ | 3% chance of rain

Live Music & Entertainment

Wednesday

• Bosse - Speaking Rock - 122 South Old Pueblo Rd, El Paso, TX - 7:00 P.M.

• The Jazz Exchange - The Garrison - 420 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX - 7:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

• Trivia Night - NEEP Collective - 8144 Dyer St Suite A, El Paso, TX - 7:00 P.M.

• DJ Sky - Bowl El Paso - 11144 Pellicano Dr, El Paso, TX 79935 - 6:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Thursday

• Jez - 1922 - 502 N Oregon St Ste B, El Paso, TX 79901 - 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

• Indie Alternative Night - Rosewood - 412 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX 79901 - 10:00 P.M.

Sports

Locos Playing In Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 🏆

El Paso Locomotive FC is gearing up for another shot at glory in the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, a tournament where amateur and professional teams go head-to-head in a knockout-style battle for soccer supremacy.

The Locos will kick off their campaign in the First Round on March 18-20, aiming for their first-ever win in the tournament under Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera.

This historic competition, dating back to 1914, is the only one in U.S. sports where amateur teams can face off against the pros, making every match unpredictable.

With 96 teams in the mix, El Paso is hoping to make a deep run and put their name on the national stage.

Why does this matter? The tournament winner earns $300,000, a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions League, and the ultimate bragging rights. So, get ready to cheer for the Locos as they chase history!

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