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El Paso roundup: free A1c screenings for World Diabetes Day, Dia de los Muertos turnout, municipal court recognition, and Veterans Day closure
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The Public Health Department will host free A1c screenings for World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14, the city celebrated Municipal Court staff and the Dia de los Muertos festival drew a record turnout; the city also held a Veterans Day luncheon and will close administrative offices on Nov. 11.
The El Paso Public Health Department is hosting a free World Diabetes Day event on Friday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pablo Real Senior Center, offering A1c screenings, health resources and wellness activities, the city said.
A public health staff member told the Your City in 5 segment: "So it is very important that people understand and learn simple ways of learning how to eat healthy and portion control and doing what it is necessary to prevent from having arising health issues and, having, you know, long term disabilities when they can catch it earlier on through the free a 1 c screenings that we will be providing." The event is free and will include prizes and giveaways.
The city also celebrated the work of Municipal Court judges, clerks and staff to recognize their role in making justice accessible. The city called the recognition a way to "thank you for all you do" and to acknowledge court staff dedication.
A Your City in 5 field piece by storyteller Nigel Sherman covered the Dia de los Muertos festival and parade, which organizers said drew record turnout. One resident said, "It's really important to celebrate our culture and then teach it to our son. So that's what we're here for, to celebrate this awesome day." Another said, "We love to celebrate it with all the and just all the music and vibes from everyone. It helps keep this memory of those who we miss and love, and it helps us to remember that they're not dead, but they're still living as long as we remember them." Participants cited the parade's length and the community atmosphere.
El Paso also held its 10th annual Veterans Day luncheon at the convention center to honor city employees who are serving or have served in the military; Mayor Johnson and Ben Miranda from the Texas POWMIA remembrance table were guest speakers. The city said more than 300 city employees are veterans. The city reminded residents that all city administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
