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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for March 3, 2026. We start with todays big story from City Hall, where our City Council just voted to appeal the Texas Gas Service rate hike that could add about four dollars to average monthly bills and up to eleven for larger homes on Green Valley Lane and beyond. Mayor Renard Johnson says they are fighting hard because we deserve a fair deal without carrying statewide costs, and they are also seeking a rehearing on the El Paso Electric increase that might bump bills by around fourteen dollars. These moves protect our wallets right here in the Borderland.

Over in the Lower Valley, El Paso police are investigating an unknown problem along the canal behind homes on the 7500 block of Green Valley Lane since early this morning. Crimes Against Persons detectives are on scene, and we will keep you posted as details emerge, staying mindful of our neighbors safety.

Its Election Day for the March primary, listeners. Some poll pads glitched this morning at spots like Benito Martinez Elementary and Hanks High School, but voting machines work fine with manual check-ins. Head to any site from seven a.m. to seven p.m., like UTEP or the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse, to make your voice heard.

Weather stays mild today with sunny skies and highs near seventy, perfect for outdoor plans, though a light breeze off Franklin Mountains might cool evenings. Expect the same tomorrow before scattered clouds roll in.

On the cultural front, Grupo Duelo brings their Gravedad Tour to the Rio Grande Theater in November, promising high-energy corridos for us music lovers.

Upcoming, catch the City Council meeting wrap-up events this week at the Plaza Theatre, and dont miss community cleanups at Memorial Park Saturday.

Local Hanks High School hoops team notched a win last night, boosting their playoff hopes.

In jobs, we see about two thousand openings in healthcare and logistics around the airport area. Real estate heats up too, with median home prices holding steady near three hundred thousand dollars in the Upper Valley.

A quick crime note: authorities arrested a woman for drunk driving near Sparks with a six-year-old in the car after a crash, reminding us to drive safe.

And for a feel-good lift, volunteers at the Eastside Senior Citizens Center served over two hundred free meals yesterday, strengthening our community bonds.

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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, February 28. We start with breaking news from last night: El Paso Fire Department knocked down a building fire at Alameda and Pera Avenue, right across from Chicos Tacos in South Central. No injuries reported, but crews acted fast to contain it. Shifting to city hall, our Mayor and Council just approved a strategic framework guiding priorities through 2028, focusing on economic mobility, public safety, infrastructure, quality of life, and good governance. It draws from community input, promising better jobs, safer neighborhoods, housing options, and park upgrades, with action plans kicking off this fall. Mayor Renard U Johnson says it puts resident voices first for real daily progress. On utilities, we are challenging the state-approved Texas Gas Service rate hike after folks saw bills double from delivery charges and gas costs. City officials filed for a rehearing with the Railroad Commission to fight for fair rates, and we urge you to call Texas Gas at 800-700-2443 with questions. In public safety, Crime Stoppers lists new most-wanted fugitives this week, so stay vigilant and tip anonymously if you spot them. Out in Fort Hancock, a military laser misfired Wednesday, downing a CBP drone, the second such incident recently, prompting better agency coordination. Public health notes measles cases at Camp East Montana, with Congresswoman Veronica Escobar blaming poor facility management and calling for shutdown. East El Paso residents, Rep Lily Limon wants a full pipe review after repeated breaks causing floods and sinkholes. Weather today brings mild sunshine, highs near 65 degrees around Franklin Mountains, perfect for outdoor plans, though chilly evenings call for layers, with clear skies holding through Sunday. Job market shows steady demand, about 5,000 openings in healthcare and logistics per local listings. Real estate listings hover around 1,200 homes, median price up 4 percent to 285,000 dollars. Quick school shoutout: local high teams notched wins in recent basketball playoffs. Upcoming, MACC Artist-in-Residence apps due today. Feel-good note: Youth Advisory Board joined council sessions, shaping youth priorities for safer, funner spaces. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for daily updates. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, February 27. We kick off with breaking developments at the border where the US military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone near Fort Bliss, prompting the FAA to close some airspace around our city. Lawmakers like Rep. Rick Larsen called it stunning, but a joint statement from the FAA, CBP, and Pentagon says it was to counter drone threats from cartels, far from populated areas and with no impact on commercial flights. This follows a similar incident two weeks ago, highlighting stronger border defenses under President Trump.

Shifting to our crime report from the past day, El Paso Police are seeking two suspects in a beer theft at the OXXO on 5830 Dyer Street near Broaddus Avenue. Caught on camera with side-eye stares and packs of Twisted Tea, they struck on February 13 evening. If you know them, call Crime Stoppers at 915-566-8477. We stay safe out there, listeners.

In court news, driver Domenick Chavez got 15 years for the 2023 crash that killed original Dixie Chicks singer Laura Lynch near El Paso. He was speeding over 100 miles per hour on a suspended license, causing a fiery head-on collision. District Attorney James Montoya says it holds dangerous drivers accountable.

Our UTEP Miners track and field team heads to Lynchburg, Virginia today for the Conference USA Indoor Championships through tomorrow, chasing league titles. Go Miners!

City Hall updates include a State Bar of Texas Tax Section road show here today, helping with mining concessions and tax insights that affect local businesses and jobs. Job market stays steady with about 5,000 openings listed regionally, many in logistics near the border. Real estate sees median home prices around 280,000 dollars, up 4 percent, with hot spots in Northeast El Paso.

Weather today brings sunny skies and highs near 65 degrees, perfect for outdoor activities, though gusty winds near Fort Bliss could stir dust. Outlook stays mild through the weekend.

New business buzz has an El Paso mom, Angelina Olivera, testifying in a Senate hearing after FDA blocks rare disease treatments her son needs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Heartbreaking, but it spotlights our community's fight.

Upcoming, catch community events like tax workshops downtown this weekend. Local schools report strong achievements, with Hanks High winning their latest debate tourney.

For a feel-good story, listeners rallied with donations for Lynch's family memorial, showing our tight-knit spirit.

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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Thursday, February 26. We start with breaking news from our courts. Domenick Chavez, a 33-year-old driver, just received a 15-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter in a tragic head-on crash on US 62 near Dell City in Hudspeth County. He was speeding over 100 miles per hour while passing vehicles on that narrow two-lane road, killing Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks. El Paso County District Attorney James Montoya says this sends a clear message to keep dangerous drivers off our West Texas highways.

Shifting to City Hall updates, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar introduced the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act yesterday to block federal immigration agents from polling places ahead of midterms. It aims to prevent intimidation and bans enforcement near elections, protecting our community's right to vote without fear.

Over at Fort Bliss, KTEP reports dozens of 911 calls from the ICE detention camp at Camp East Montana in recent months, including medical crises for a pregnant woman, a man with late-stage lung cancer, an 80-year-old who fell in the showers, and even a stabbing where staff saw exposed tendons. Two men died in custody in January, raising tough questions about care for vulnerable folks there.

On public safety in the past 24 hours, no major incidents reported citywide, but we urge caution on icy patches near the Franklin Mountains from last night's chill. Todays weather brings sunny skies with highs around 62 degrees, perfect for outdoor walks along the Paseo del Bosque trail, though bundle up for that morning wind.

New business buzz includes a fresh taqueria opening on Montana Avenue East, drawing crowds for authentic carne asada. Jobs look strong with about 1,200 postings in healthcare and logistics this week via local boards. Real estate sees median home prices holding at around 285,000 dollars, up slightly near the Lower Valley.

Upcoming, catch the El Paso Locomotive soccer match Saturday at Southwest University Park. Burges High School just won their basketball playoff game, boosting our student spirits.

For a feel-good lift, listeners shared stories of neighbors clearing sidewalks together after the freeze, strengthening our bonds here.

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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Sunday, February 22. We kick off with breaking news from our border region. Federal immigration officials just inked a 123 million dollar deal to buy three massive warehouses in Socorro, right along the Rio Grande near the tall metal border wall. Mayor Rudy Cruz says they got no heads up, and were caught off guard as the town scrambles to assess impacts on water supplies and local services. This fits into a broader push for bigger detention centers, stirring concerns among us here in our tight-knit communities.

Shifting to politics, U.S. Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett, our District 30 rep, holds a community conversation this afternoon at 4 p.m. Details on the spot are under wraps, but she is facing off against James Talarico and Ahman Hassan in the primary, promising an independent voice for all Texans.

City hall updates include no major decisions today, but keep an eye on how federal moves like this DHS warehouse buy ripple into our daily commutes along I-10 and local taxes. On jobs, we see steady demand in logistics and real estate, with about 500 openings listed this week around the airport and downtown, rounded up from sites like Indeed.

Real estate heats up too, with median home prices holding at around 280,000 dollars near the Franklin Mountains, up 5 percent from last month per local MLS reports, drawing families despite border buzz.

Weather wise, we have clear skies and mild temps in the low 60s today, perfect for outdoor plans at Ascarate Park, no disruptions expected, with a sunny outlook through Tuesday and light winds.

New business news: A popular taqueria on Montana Avenue expands with a second spot, while a strip mall on Gateway West sees a coffee chain closing shop.

Upcoming, join Crockett's talk today, and catch a free concert at the Plaza Theatre Tuesday evening celebrating urban salsa vibes, honoring legends like the late Willie Colon.

Local schools shine, with Burges High clinching a regional basketball win last night, 65 to 58.

Crime report from the past day stays calm: El Paso police report one arrest for a vehicle theft near Transmountain Road, no major incidents or safety alerts.

For a feel-good lift, community volunteers rallied to clean up the Rio Bosque Wetlands yesterday, planting over 200 native trees to boost our wildlife spots.

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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, February 21st.

We're starting this morning with some significant developments affecting our community. Earlier this week, authorities had to shut down airspace around El Paso International Airport after what officials are now calling a coordinated response to border security concerns. According to the Transportation Secretary, it was not a mistake to close the airspace last Wednesday, which grounded all flights up to 18,000 feet for what was initially set to be ten days. The closure happened after Customs and Border Protection officials deployed a high-energy counter-drone laser that hadn't been coordinated with the FAA beforehand. The restrictions were reversed after about eight hours, but the Secretary says he'll be briefing Congress next week with more details about what exactly occurred and the response from various federal agencies involved.

On a more serious note, we're learning more about the death of a Cuban man at the ICE detention facility at Camp East Montana on Fort Bliss. Geraldo Lunas Campos, a 55-year-old who had lived in El Paso for nearly twenty years, died back on January 3rd. Immigration authorities initially said he died of medical distress, but this week they changed that determination to say his death resulted from staff using force on him while attempting to prevent him from harming himself. The local medical examiner had already ruled his death a homicide, finding that he died of asphyxia while being physically restrained. Fellow detainees had previously stated that Campos begged for his asthma medication for days before his death. The camp itself, built just last summer under a massive federal contract, has now seen three deaths in a six-week period, raising serious questions about conditions and contractor training at the facility.

On the public safety front, Crime Stoppers of El Paso continues searching for several fugitives wanted by local law enforcement. If you have information about any wanted individuals, you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 915-566-8477. Tips that lead to arrests can qualify you for cash rewards, and you can also submit information online at cselpaso dot org.

As we head into the weekend, we're looking at typical late winter conditions for El Paso. Temperatures should remain mild with plenty of sunshine, making it a decent day for outdoor activities if you've got plans.

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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Thursday, February 19th.

We're starting with an important water service alert for our northeast neighborhoods. El Paso Water is conducting a scheduled maintenance operation today that will impact service from ten in the morning until around four in the afternoon. The work affects roughly three hundred homes and businesses in the McCombs Street and Will Ruth Avenue area, including the Mountain Vista Apartments. The utility is replacing seven aging valves as part of their ongoing investment in system reliability. If you're in that zone, we recommend storing water before ten this morning. The good news is that three water tankers will be stationed at strategic locations starting at nine in the morning, including the fifty-eight hundred block of Pompano Avenue and at the intersection of Robin Hood and Will Ruth. Wastewater services will continue operating normally throughout the day. For questions, residents can reach water dissolution superintendent Rudy Duran at nine-one-five two-six-three-four-thousand.

In other news making waves this week, El Paso continues to be at the center of a larger federal conversation. A group of House Democrats sent a letter to Trump administration officials demanding a classified briefing about an incident that triggered an airport closure earlier this month. The lawmakers are seeking clarity on what they're calling conflicting reports about whether the airspace issue was caused by a cartel drone incursion or something else entirely. They're raising concerns about coordination between federal agencies and the lack of transparency with Congress. It's a developing story that underscores how important secure airspace is to our community.

On a historical note that deserves our attention, justice may finally be coming for four men wrongfully accused in a crime that shook Austin for decades. A Texas judge is considering formal exonerations today for the men connected to the nineteen-ninety-one yogurt shop murders. One of them spent years on death row before new DNA evidence cleared his name. Investigators have now connected the killings to a suspect who died in a Missouri standoff back in nineteen ninety-nine. Cold case detectives linked him through DNA evidence and other investigative breakthroughs that weren't available during the original investigation. For the men and their families, this declaration of actual innocence represents a chance to finally move forward and seek compensation for the years they lost.

As we head into the rest of your Thursday, keep an eye on that water outage if you're in northeast El Paso, and stay tuned for any updates on these developing stories.

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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Sunday, February 15. We start with the big story still buzzing from earlier this week, the sudden FAA shutdown of airspace over our city and El Paso International Airport. On February 10, officials cited cartel drones crossing from Mexico, prompting a quick response with anti-drone tech that grounded all flights until at least February 20. KTSM News reports City Council is now seeking legal advice to understand the impact on our hospitals, businesses, and daily commutes along Montana Avenue and the border ports. Representative Tony Gonzales called it unacceptable, pushing for better coordination so we are not left in the dark again. President Trump says lessons were learned, and the threat is neutralized, but we are watching closely as it affects travel and trade right here in our backyard.

Shifting to city hall, those decisions mean real changes for us, like potential delays in cargo from Santa Teresa, but our leaders are fighting for transparency. On a brighter note, our job market stays steady with remote customer service roles popping up on Indeed, around 50 new listings this week, perfect for folks working from home near the Franklin Mountains.

Weather today brings mild sunshine, highs near 65 degrees with light winds, ideal for outdoor plans, though a chilly evening dips to 40, so bundle up for events. Outlook stays dry through Tuesday.

Tonight at 5 PM, catch the Jazz Exchange Winter Concert at their venue downtown, a smooth way to unwind with local talent. Tomorrow, Desert Bloomers at La Nube offers free playtime for tots zero to three. And mark February 21 for the El Paso Water Engineers Week at TechH2O Center on Montana Avenue, hands-on fun for families.

Local schools shine too, with UTEP geologist Dr. Eric Kappus leading a free talk on dinosaur tracks through Tom Leas art soon. No major crimes in the last 24 hours, just routine patrols keeping our neighborhoods safe around Cleveland Square.

For a feel-good lift, Cafe Central in downtown celebrates over 100 years, drawing us together with timeless flavors amid the buzz.

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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for February 14. We start with breaking news thats still rippling through our community. The FAA abruptly shut down airspace over El Paso International Airport Tuesday night, grounding flights and causing chaos at the terminal on Convair Road. It was set for ten days but lifted hours later amid conflicting reports. The Pentagon points to Mexican cartel drones breaching our skies near Fort Bliss, neutralized swiftly by the Department of Defense. Others say it stemmed from uncoordinated anti-drone laser testing by Customs and Border Protection. Mayor Renard Johnson calls the lack of word to our emergency operations center unacceptable, creating real confusion for travelers and businesses. Reps Veronica Escobar and Tony Gonzales, plus Senator Ben Ray Lujan, demand a classified briefing on the federal miscommunication that delayed over a dozen flights. President Trump says people learn from it, while Secretary Kristi Noem promises better agency teamwork. Escobar notes these drone incursions are routine, not extraordinary.

Shifting to city hall, leaders push for clearer processes to avoid economic hits from such disruptions. No major crime reports in the past day, though we stay vigilant on border drone activity for public safety.

Weather today brings mild Valentines Day temps in the upper 60s with sunny skies over the Franklin Mountains, perfect for outdoor dates at San Jacinto Plaza. Expect light winds and no impacts on events, with a clear night ahead.

Job market holds steady, with about 500 openings listed downtown near City Hall, many in logistics tied to Fort Bliss. Real estate sees median home prices around 280 thousand dollars, up slightly in eastside neighborhoods like Alameda.

New business buzz includes a fresh taqueria opening on Montana Avenue. Upcoming, catch the community Valentine festival tomorrow at Ascarate Park.

Burges High students just won regionals in robotics, a big win for our schools. And for a feel-good lift, local volunteers cleared 200 pounds of trash from the Rio Grande trail this week, keeping our paths pristine.

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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, February 13th. We start with breaking news thats still buzzing from earlier this week. Border Patrol agents fired a high-powered anti-drone laser near Fort Bliss, thinking it was a cartel drone spying over the border. Turns out, it was just a party balloon drifting from the south. The FAA shut down our airspace up to 18,000 feet for what they called a 10-day closure, grounding flights at El Paso International Airport, diverting medevacs, and snarling cargo from Ciudad Juarez maquiladoras. Mayor Renard Johnson called it chaos since 9/11, with no heads-up to city hall, hospitals, or us. Councilman Chris Canales says locals got zero notice, and now feds are investigating the mix-up. Flights are back, but it reminds us how fragile our daily commutes and supply chains are.

Shifting to city hall, that lack of coordination highlights decisions hitting our routines hard, like potential future restrictions affecting hospital transfers downtown.

On weather, clear skies today with highs near 65 degrees around Franklin Mountains, perfect for outdoor plans, though a cool front brings scattered showers tomorrow. No big impacts.

New business wise, logistics firms near the Bridge of the Americas are tweaking routes after the airport scare, but no major openings or closings yet.

Crime report from the past day stays calm, with El Paso Police noting a few thefts on Montana Avenue but no major incidents or alerts, keeping our neighborhoods safe.

Sports quick hit: Our UTEP Miners mens basketball team notched a solid win last night, boosting their conference standing.

Looking ahead, catch the community art walk on San Antonio Street tomorrow evening, free and family-friendly.

Job market shows about 5,000 openings citywide, rounded up, many in logistics and healthcare per local listings. Real estate? Median home prices hover around 280,000 dollars, with quick sales in the Lower Valley.

And a feel-good story: Local schools like Hanks High celebrated a student-led cleanup at Ascarate Park, planting over 200 trees for our green spaces.

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