Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share El Paso Pulse: Commissioners Debate Spending, Dust Storms Disrupt, and Community Shines
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
El Paso Pulse: Commissioners Debate Spending, Dust Storms Disrupt, and Community Shines
Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Thursday, May 15, 2025.
We start with breaking news from downtown, where the County Commissioners are holding a special session this morning at the Enrique Moreno Courthouse on East San Antonio. On the agenda are public safety funding and infrastructure repairs, issues that affect us all as the city continues to grow. There’s also debate brewing over how local government funds big projects. El Paso leaders have issued more than eight hundred million dollars in public debt through certificates of obligation, a method that lets them bypass voters altogether. That has some residents pushing for more transparency and a greater say in big-ticket spending.
Turning to the weather, we’re in for another gusty day. Dust storm warnings remain in effect, with winds expected to continue through the afternoon. We’re looking at a high of about eighty-seven, and those with allergies or asthma will want to keep windows closed. Outdoor events and sports practices may see delays, especially around the Franklin Mountains and down towards Horizon.
Speaking of sports, congratulations go out to the UTEP Miners baseball team, who just notched another home win last night, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the regular season nears its close. In local schools, Ysleta ISD is considering early staff buyouts to address a nineteen million dollar budget deficit, while Canutillo ISD will be discussing staffing cuts at their next board meeting. Our local students continue to excel, though, with several El Paso ISD robotics teams bringing home awards from a statewide competition this past weekend.
On the business front, dust storms haven’t slowed downtown revitalization. A new café opened this week on Mesa Street, bringing more life to the Union Plaza area, while repairs continue at the city’s largest wastewater plant following last week’s major pipe rupture. Job seekers will find new postings in healthcare as SimGHOSTS X, a national medical simulation conference, kicks off today at the TECHS center on Rick Francis Drive. Hundreds of medical professionals are in town for hands-on workshops and networking, boosting the local hospitality industry.
Looking at real estate, home prices have held steady with the median listing around two hundred forty thousand dollars. Activity is brisk in the Kern Place and Eastwood neighborhoods, with several new listings this week and quick sales reported.
For our community calendar, mark your schedule for the farmer’s market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Saturday morning, and the Sun City Music Festival in downtown this weekend. There’s also a police academy graduation coming up, reflecting new efforts to reduce training time while maintaining high standards for our city’s newest officers.
On the crime beat, El Paso police made two arrests in connection with Sunday’s shooting on Dalton Street. The investigation is ongoing, and the department urges anyone with information to come forward. Police are also reminding drivers to slow down after a rollover crash near I-10 and Hawkins, where passersby assisted the injured driver until first responders arrived.
Rounding out today’s Local Pulse is a feel-good story: neighbors in central El Paso rallied to clean up Lincoln Park after the recent storms. Their work brought together families, seniors, and a local youth soccer team, reminding us all why El Paso always comes together when it counts.
This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
We start with breaking news from downtown, where the County Commissioners are holding a special session this morning at the Enrique Moreno Courthouse on East San Antonio. On the agenda are public safety funding and infrastructure repairs, issues that affect us all as the city continues to grow. There’s also debate brewing over how local government funds big projects. El Paso leaders have issued more than eight hundred million dollars in public debt through certificates of obligation, a method that lets them bypass voters altogether. That has some residents pushing for more transparency and a greater say in big-ticket spending.
Turning to the weather, we’re in for another gusty day. Dust storm warnings remain in effect, with winds expected to continue through the afternoon. We’re looking at a high of about eighty-seven, and those with allergies or asthma will want to keep windows closed. Outdoor events and sports practices may see delays, especially around the Franklin Mountains and down towards Horizon.
Speaking of sports, congratulations go out to the UTEP Miners baseball team, who just notched another home win last night, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the regular season nears its close. In local schools, Ysleta ISD is considering early staff buyouts to address a nineteen million dollar budget deficit, while Canutillo ISD will be discussing staffing cuts at their next board meeting. Our local students continue to excel, though, with several El Paso ISD robotics teams bringing home awards from a statewide competition this past weekend.
On the business front, dust storms haven’t slowed downtown revitalization. A new café opened this week on Mesa Street, bringing more life to the Union Plaza area, while repairs continue at the city’s largest wastewater plant following last week’s major pipe rupture. Job seekers will find new postings in healthcare as SimGHOSTS X, a national medical simulation conference, kicks off today at the TECHS center on Rick Francis Drive. Hundreds of medical professionals are in town for hands-on workshops and networking, boosting the local hospitality industry.
Looking at real estate, home prices have held steady with the median listing around two hundred forty thousand dollars. Activity is brisk in the Kern Place and Eastwood neighborhoods, with several new listings this week and quick sales reported.
For our community calendar, mark your schedule for the farmer’s market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Saturday morning, and the Sun City Music Festival in downtown this weekend. There’s also a police academy graduation coming up, reflecting new efforts to reduce training time while maintaining high standards for our city’s newest officers.
On the crime beat, El Paso police made two arrests in connection with Sunday’s shooting on Dalton Street. The investigation is ongoing, and the department urges anyone with information to come forward. Police are also reminding drivers to slow down after a rollover crash near I-10 and Hawkins, where passersby assisted the injured driver until first responders arrived.
Rounding out today’s Local Pulse is a feel-good story: neighbors in central El Paso rallied to clean up Lincoln Park after the recent storms. Their work brought together families, seniors, and a local youth soccer team, reminding us all why El Paso always comes together when it counts.
This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
View all episodes
By Inception Point AiGood morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Thursday, May 15, 2025.
We start with breaking news from downtown, where the County Commissioners are holding a special session this morning at the Enrique Moreno Courthouse on East San Antonio. On the agenda are public safety funding and infrastructure repairs, issues that affect us all as the city continues to grow. There’s also debate brewing over how local government funds big projects. El Paso leaders have issued more than eight hundred million dollars in public debt through certificates of obligation, a method that lets them bypass voters altogether. That has some residents pushing for more transparency and a greater say in big-ticket spending.
Turning to the weather, we’re in for another gusty day. Dust storm warnings remain in effect, with winds expected to continue through the afternoon. We’re looking at a high of about eighty-seven, and those with allergies or asthma will want to keep windows closed. Outdoor events and sports practices may see delays, especially around the Franklin Mountains and down towards Horizon.
Speaking of sports, congratulations go out to the UTEP Miners baseball team, who just notched another home win last night, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the regular season nears its close. In local schools, Ysleta ISD is considering early staff buyouts to address a nineteen million dollar budget deficit, while Canutillo ISD will be discussing staffing cuts at their next board meeting. Our local students continue to excel, though, with several El Paso ISD robotics teams bringing home awards from a statewide competition this past weekend.
On the business front, dust storms haven’t slowed downtown revitalization. A new café opened this week on Mesa Street, bringing more life to the Union Plaza area, while repairs continue at the city’s largest wastewater plant following last week’s major pipe rupture. Job seekers will find new postings in healthcare as SimGHOSTS X, a national medical simulation conference, kicks off today at the TECHS center on Rick Francis Drive. Hundreds of medical professionals are in town for hands-on workshops and networking, boosting the local hospitality industry.
Looking at real estate, home prices have held steady with the median listing around two hundred forty thousand dollars. Activity is brisk in the Kern Place and Eastwood neighborhoods, with several new listings this week and quick sales reported.
For our community calendar, mark your schedule for the farmer’s market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Saturday morning, and the Sun City Music Festival in downtown this weekend. There’s also a police academy graduation coming up, reflecting new efforts to reduce training time while maintaining high standards for our city’s newest officers.
On the crime beat, El Paso police made two arrests in connection with Sunday’s shooting on Dalton Street. The investigation is ongoing, and the department urges anyone with information to come forward. Police are also reminding drivers to slow down after a rollover crash near I-10 and Hawkins, where passersby assisted the injured driver until first responders arrived.
Rounding out today’s Local Pulse is a feel-good story: neighbors in central El Paso rallied to clean up Lincoln Park after the recent storms. Their work brought together families, seniors, and a local youth soccer team, reminding us all why El Paso always comes together when it counts.
This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
We start with breaking news from downtown, where the County Commissioners are holding a special session this morning at the Enrique Moreno Courthouse on East San Antonio. On the agenda are public safety funding and infrastructure repairs, issues that affect us all as the city continues to grow. There’s also debate brewing over how local government funds big projects. El Paso leaders have issued more than eight hundred million dollars in public debt through certificates of obligation, a method that lets them bypass voters altogether. That has some residents pushing for more transparency and a greater say in big-ticket spending.
Turning to the weather, we’re in for another gusty day. Dust storm warnings remain in effect, with winds expected to continue through the afternoon. We’re looking at a high of about eighty-seven, and those with allergies or asthma will want to keep windows closed. Outdoor events and sports practices may see delays, especially around the Franklin Mountains and down towards Horizon.
Speaking of sports, congratulations go out to the UTEP Miners baseball team, who just notched another home win last night, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the regular season nears its close. In local schools, Ysleta ISD is considering early staff buyouts to address a nineteen million dollar budget deficit, while Canutillo ISD will be discussing staffing cuts at their next board meeting. Our local students continue to excel, though, with several El Paso ISD robotics teams bringing home awards from a statewide competition this past weekend.
On the business front, dust storms haven’t slowed downtown revitalization. A new café opened this week on Mesa Street, bringing more life to the Union Plaza area, while repairs continue at the city’s largest wastewater plant following last week’s major pipe rupture. Job seekers will find new postings in healthcare as SimGHOSTS X, a national medical simulation conference, kicks off today at the TECHS center on Rick Francis Drive. Hundreds of medical professionals are in town for hands-on workshops and networking, boosting the local hospitality industry.
Looking at real estate, home prices have held steady with the median listing around two hundred forty thousand dollars. Activity is brisk in the Kern Place and Eastwood neighborhoods, with several new listings this week and quick sales reported.
For our community calendar, mark your schedule for the farmer’s market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Saturday morning, and the Sun City Music Festival in downtown this weekend. There’s also a police academy graduation coming up, reflecting new efforts to reduce training time while maintaining high standards for our city’s newest officers.
On the crime beat, El Paso police made two arrests in connection with Sunday’s shooting on Dalton Street. The investigation is ongoing, and the department urges anyone with information to come forward. Police are also reminding drivers to slow down after a rollover crash near I-10 and Hawkins, where passersby assisted the injured driver until first responders arrived.
Rounding out today’s Local Pulse is a feel-good story: neighbors in central El Paso rallied to clean up Lincoln Park after the recent storms. Their work brought together families, seniors, and a local youth soccer team, reminding us all why El Paso always comes together when it counts.
This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI