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Good morning to you El Paso! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new tower could change flying in and out of El Paso
  • Which SISD robotics teams will advance to UTEP’s big regional showdown?
  • Why downtown El Paso’s holiday shopping season is suddenly struggling

Also on today's calendar: A Ceremony of Carols & Christmas Lessons & Carols.

Find out what's happening in El Pasofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in El Pasofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 64, low: 34.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Congresswoman Escobar introduces bill to modernize El Paso air traffic control tower (kfoxtv.com) — Federal legislation from Rep. Veronica Escobar aims to fund a long-overdue replacement of the nearly 60-year-old air traffic control tower at El Paso International Airport, promising safer, more modern operations. The bill, backed by local air traffic controllers, could bring new jobs, investment, and upgraded infrastructure that directly affects El Paso travelers and airport workers.
   

2. SISD students compete in ROBOCOM 12 as students looks ahead to STEM careers (kvia.com) — El Paso’s Socorro ISD students spent the day at Americas High School coding, building, and testing robots in the ROBOCOM 12 competition, sharpening skills for future STEM careers. Forty-five elementary and middle school teams are competing under this year’s archaeology-themed “Unearthed” challenge, with about 25 teams expected to advance to a regional showdown at UTEP in January.
   

3. Economic woes and immigration concerns hit downtown El Paso's holiday shopping season (cbs4local.com) — Downtown El Paso shops, especially along El Paso Street, are seeing steep holiday sales drops, with one furniture store reporting nearly 50% less business than last year. An economist points to lost maquiladora jobs, rising debt, Medicaid worries, and immigration tensions, while local owners look to city council collaboration to revive the area.
   

4. Multi-area agencies respond to train fire (kvia.com) — Emergency crews from Fort Bliss, White Sands Missile Range, and Otero County teamed up to put out a train fire along Highway 54 near El Paso, keeping the flames contained to a single railcar. Officials say mutual aid is crucial in that large, rural service area, where long response times can make collaboration especially important for residents’ safety.
   

5. NORAD is ready to track Santa's flight for the 70th year (cbs4local.com) — Families in El Paso can once again follow Santa’s journey in real time as NORAD’s Santa Tracker marks its 70th year online. Kids can enjoy games and music now, then watch live “Santa cams” and even call or text for updates starting Christmas Eve, all through the free noradsanta.org tools.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND DOG!!!
    Found on country club rd. A little banged up but we have her safe. Please contact me if you recognize her!! (Nextdoor Portsmouth)
  • Please keep an eye out for my cat, Bobbie.
    He got out today (late morning/early afternoon) from our house on Espolon Dr. He is wearing a red collar with a Home Again tag. (Nextdoor Falcon Hills)
  • GAT Airline Ground Support posted a job opening for Airport-Ramp Agent in El Paso. Apply here.
  • Under Armour, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate 9:00PM shift start time in El Paso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Paso here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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