Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, October 24, 2025.

We start today with safety concerns in our neighborhoods. After years of complaints, the city’s Building and Standards Commission has ordered the demolition of a hazardous, abandoned home at 1306 Magoffin Avenue. Neighbors say they’ve seen everything from overdoses to late-night fights and even gunshots. With the property owner given 30 days to tear it down, residents along Magoffin are breathing a sigh of relief, hoping for quieter nights and a safer block.

In breaking news from our streets, multiple traffic incidents have made headlines. A serious motorcycle crash in Far East El Paso yesterday afternoon sent one rider to the hospital near John Hayes Street and Loma Dante with critical injuries. Just hours later, another motorcycle accident in West El Paso, at Resler and High Ridge, resulted in one person being airlifted according to local authorities. Elsewhere, a dramatic moment but no injuries after an SUV crashed right into Montwood Star Bakery at noon on Montwood Drive and Joe Battle Boulevard. The bakery’s owners say they’re shaken but thankful no one was hurt.

From city hall, Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a stop at Riviera Cocina & Cantina on Doniphan this week, urging all of us to vote in the November election. He’s highlighting concerns over crime and water issues, pushing for Proposition 3 to keep dangerous suspects behind bars before trial. Abbott also laid out plans for a multi-billion dollar upgrade to Texas water infrastructure, with early voting underway until October 31.

As for weather, we're starting the morning with cool fall temperatures in the mid-60s, climbing to a comfortable high near 82 this afternoon. Skies are mostly sunny, with a gentle breeze, making it a great day for outdoor plans. Expect similar weather heading into the weekend, but keep an eye out for slightly warmer afternoons.

Turning to our local job market, new postings are up this week, with nearly 4500 active openings across retail, healthcare, and logistics. In real estate, average home prices have ticked up slightly, now at about $243,000 citywide, with demand strongest for single-family homes on the east side and near Franklin Mountains.

For community events, Día de Muertos celebrations are ramping up. Look for music, food, and crafts at San Jacinto Plaza tomorrow, starting late morning and running into the evening. The El Paso Museum of History is also offering free guided tours on Sunday focused on the region’s cultural roots.

On the sports front, high school football is heating up. The Ysleta Indians and Irvin Rockets are locked in a battle for the division lead, with playoffs just around the corner. UTEP Miners volleyball continues its stellar run, undefeated in conference play, set for a big away matchup this weekend. Transmountain Early College High School is also generating buzz after several students earned national honors in STEM competitions.

For our feel-good story, neighbors in the Duranguito area are coming together to honor longtime community advocate Toñita Flores Morales at a special memorial service. Her legacy of caring for the most vulnerable still inspires actions across the city.

Before we go, a quick crime report. Major incidents in the past 24 hours include the motorcycle accidents mentioned earlier, plus a continued police presence on Magoffin Avenue after previous code enforcement calls. No injuries have been reported in the bakery crash, and authorities say recent street violence in that area is under investigation, with public safety patrols increased.

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