🌱 Which 2026 candidates have direct ties to Canutillo schools?

What's up Canutillo! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which 2026 candidates have direct ties to Canutillo schools?
• How did Canutillo’s boys and girls stack up on Tuesday?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 37 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 74, low: 40.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who's running? Republicans look to challenge El Paso Democratic stronghold in 2026 elections (elpasomatters.org) — Canutillo residents will see a familiar name in 2026, as former Canutillo ISD board member Sergio Coronado seeks another term as El Paso County commissioner amid a crowded slate of local, state and federal races. The article breaks down who’s running for everything from Congress to justice of the peace, plus key primary and registration dates that local voters should note.
   

• El Paso, Texas high school sports scoreboard: Dec. 9-13 (elpasotimes.com) — Canutillo basketball fans can see how both the boys and girls teams fared in Tuesday’s action, including a solid 49-15 win over Bowie for the girls and a competitive boys loss to Eastlake. The roundup also lists key scorers from schools across the El Paso area, giving context for how Canutillo stacks up early in the week’s games.
   

📸 Around Canutillo

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Story Time & New Parent Support
  Mickelsen Community Library , 2 Sheridan Rd , Fort Bliss
  9:00 am
• Toddler Storytime – Mickelsen Community Library
  Mickelsen Community Library , 2 Sheridan Rd , Fort Bliss
  9:00 am
• ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER AT SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE
  Saltgrass Steak House , 5030 N Desert Blvd , El Paso
  5:30 pm
• Christmas With C.S. Lewis
  El Paso Live , 1 Civic Center Plaza , El Paso
  7:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Shreveport Mudbugs at El Paso Rhinos
  El Paso County Coliseum , 4100 E Paisano Dr , El Paso
  7:00 pm
• Dark Union Goth Night
  Lowbrow Palace , 1006 Texas Ave , El Paso
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• 2025 Pecan Show
  Texas AgriLife Research Center , 1380 A and M Cir , El Paso
  9:00 am
• Mrs. Doubtfire
  The Plaza Theatre , 125 W Mills Ave , El Paso
  1:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• The Dinner Detective: True Crime Mystery Dinner Show
  Centennial Banquet and Conference Center , 11199 Sergeant E Churchill St , Fort Bliss
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Old Tin Mine Hike
  Franklin Mountains State Park FranklinMountainsStatePark Map&Directions
  8:00 am
• Chihuahuan Desert Ornament Making
  Chamizal National Park , 800 South San Marcial Street , El Paso
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• anybody interested in kittens there super sweet.
  Around a couple months old, can’t sadly keep them trying to find them good homes! Dm for photos! (Nextdoor Canutillo La Union)
• I need some internet recommendations for Canutillo area.
  Having daily issues with Spectrum and I work from home so, looking to change services. Verizon is not an option for my area right now. Any others… (Nextdoor Canutillo)

• Guess?, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal - Stock Associate in Canutillo. Apply here.
• The Gap posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Outlet Shop at El Paso in Canutillo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canutillo here.

🗞 Nearby News

El Paso

• El Paso County appoints new Animal Welfare Director (kvia.com)
• El Paso hosts toy and clothing drive for Indigenous community in Mexico (kfoxtv.com)
• ABC-7 at 4: Mija, Yes You Can' & Mijo Things Foundation Launch Operation Wrap & Play (kvia.com)

Fort Bliss

• Texas Tech Veteran Establishes Scholarship for Fellow Service Members (ttu.edu)

Ok Canutillo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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