Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, September 5th, 2025.

We start today with a quick look at breaking news and major developments here in our city. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reports that earlier this week on Maxwell Street deputies arrested two individuals after discovering drugs and children inside a vehicle during a patrol stop. This continues a recent push by law enforcement to increase safety in some problem areas. Over on Horizon Boulevard, a couple was arrested for endangering a child after they were seen driving recklessly with their nine-month-old on their lap. Both have been released on bond, but it’s a reminder for all of us to stay vigilant about kids’ safety in vehicles.

Turning to City Hall, the City of El Paso just wrapped up phase one of major Modesto Gomez Park improvements. With a price tag around 1.7 million dollars, the changes include new lighting for baseball and kickball fields, a wide walking trail, more benches, and ADA-accessible seating. Neighbors who grew up playing in the park are saying these upgrades bring new energy and safety to the Lower Valley. Another six million dollars is now on track for phase two, due to start construction in 2026, promising more fields, solar lights, and better restrooms.

On the school front, El Paso ISD’s Board of Trustees met this week to select a search firm for the new superintendent. They’ve moved several candidates forward, but final details will not be public until a firm is officially selected. The district is hoping to find a leader who will continue progress in student achievement, which just got a boost as 32 area schools landed on this year’s Texas Purple Star Campus list—a statewide honor recognizing schools for exceptional service to military-connected students.

Weather-wise today, we start off mild with some sunshine, but clouds will build by mid-afternoon. There’s a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms, especially over the west side, after heavy rain yesterday left some roads briefly flooded near Sunland Park Drive and I-10. If you’re planning outdoor events, keep an eye on the sky and have a backup plan. Weekend weather should clear for Saturday morning but more scattered showers are possible by Sunday night.

In business headlines, Adventure Zone on Doniphan is selling the recipe to its iconic tacos following its closure earlier this summer, offering loyal fans a taste of nostalgia from home. Around the job market, the FBI division here is actively recruiting, offering new opportunities for physically fit adults interested in federal service.

The real estate market remains steady, with median home prices holding near three hundred thousand dollars and listings moving a bit faster than last month as we approach the fall season.

For sports fans, local high schools are back on the field. The Socorro Bulldogs grabbed a win last night in football over Franklin High, and we’re cheering all our student athletes as district play heats up.

Looking ahead, Modesto Gomez Park will host a family movie night tomorrow at dusk, and UTEP’s Minerpalooza continues all weekend with live music, food, and games near Sun Bowl Stadium. If you’re in a giving mood, several food banks are looking for extra volunteers for their September distributions.

And for a feel-good story to wrap up, twins Jesus and Angel Jasso, who took up taekwondo during the pandemic, just brought home national medals. Their dedication inspires so many young athletes across El Paso.

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