Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, August 8, 2025.

Let’s start with our weather, since it is a big part of life this week. We remain under a heat advisory, with temperatures expected well into the triple digits. The warning stays in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday, so we all need to be careful, stay inside when possible, and keep extra water on hand. Outdoor activities and weekend events will feel the heat, so organizers are encouraging shade, breaks, and checking on neighbors who might need help.

Now to city developments. El Paso just announced the second phase of a six-point-three million dollar street improvement for Rojas Drive. Construction will start summer of 2026, but this is something many in the eastside neighborhoods have been waiting for—new signs, upgraded sidewalks, ramps, and better curb access, especially near Lomaland, Lee Trevino, Goodyear, and Pendale. The city says design work will wrap up by the end of this year, followed by the procurement process in early 2026.

On the energy front, there is pushback from residents about a proposed ninety-three million dollar El Paso Electric rate hike. Public comment periods are heating up—literally and figuratively—as families worry about higher bills during this stretch of high summer use.

On the jobs and real estate side, hiring remains steady in health care and at logistics hubs around the airport. Local real estate agents report steady demand in family neighborhoods like Eastwood and Montwood, though some buyers are hesitating, waiting to see how interest rates settle.

Turning to arts and culture, the city is buzzing with events for all interests. The El Paso Chihuahuas face Oklahoma City tonight at Southwest University Park starting at 6:30. If baseball is not your thing, check out Roulette Recitations, a unique open mic at Joe Vinny and Bronsons on North Piedras, where acts are chosen by chance. For art lovers, a mural tour along Main Street in San Elizario happens at 3 p.m., but you’ll need to register today to join. Fans of cult films will be excited to hear that director Kevin Smith is a special guest at this year’s El Paso Film Festival.

For music and festival fans, Brewdoso 2025 is on Saturday at Wingfield Park in Ruidoso from eleven to seven, a great spot for local brews and live performances. And for something a little different, Speed Dating on the Streetcar rolls out from International Bar downtown at 5:30.

In education, Ysleta ISD celebrated two robotics teams who just placed in state finals, and Franklin High’s girls soccer team clinched another district win last night.

Sports fans will want to mark their calendars—the Chihuahuas face Oklahoma City again on Sunday at 12:05.

Public safety is always a priority. In the last 24 hours, El Paso Police responded to a burglary on Dyer near Fort Bliss. Quick investigation led to an arrest without injury. No other serious incidents were reported overnight, but officers remind everyone to lock up cars and homes, especially during summer breaks.

Finally, we want to share a feel-good story about Anthony Lerma, a local man who found hope through the Opportunity Center and Texas Tech Health El Paso. A new grant means even more neighbors struggling with mental health and homelessness can find support—a powerful example of partnership changing lives in our city.

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