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El Paso School Board Elections, Border Security Zones, and Utility Rate Hikes
Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Today marks Election Day for local school board races across El Paso County. Polling stations opened at 7 AM and will remain open until 7 PM. Despite having over half a million registered voters, early voting turnout was disappointingly low with only 4,499 residents participating between April 22-29. Several crucial races are on the ballot, with voters deciding on trustees for districts including EPISD and SISD, which are currently facing important decisions about superintendent searches and budget cuts.
In major border news, the Pentagon has established a second military zone in the El Paso area. This new zone extends from Fort Bliss eastward about 53 miles to Fort Hancock. U.S. soldiers will patrol this area as part of the Trump administration's border security measures. This follows a similar military zone created last month along the New Mexico-Mexico border. Immigration advocates have expressed concern about this escalation, particularly as migrant deaths in the El Paso Border Patrol Sector have been increasing.
City finances remain a major concern as El Paso's city and county governments prepare for the upcoming fiscal year. Both entities have adopted no-new-revenue tax rates for recent budgets, but officials warn this may not be sustainable. The City Council and County Commissioners are closely monitoring potential economic downturns that could impact sales tax revenue and property values. Budget decisions will be finalized later this summer.
El Paso Electric customers should prepare for potential rate increases. The utility is seeking to recover approximately $120.4 million invested in its Texas Solar One facility near Fabens. If approved, residential customers would see an average monthly increase of $2.11. The City Council voted unanimously to intervene in this request, marking the second time this year they've challenged El Paso Electric's rate increases.
For today's weather, we're looking at clear skies with temperatures reaching the upper 80s, perfect for outdoor activities or heading to your local polling station. Winds will remain light from the southwest.
Looking ahead, the Texas Solar One generation project is expected to begin operations by late August, bringing more renewable energy to our region while potentially impacting utility rates.
Remember, if you haven't cast your ballot yet, today is your last chance to have your voice heard in these important school board elections that will shape education in our community.
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
Today marks Election Day for local school board races across El Paso County. Polling stations opened at 7 AM and will remain open until 7 PM. Despite having over half a million registered voters, early voting turnout was disappointingly low with only 4,499 residents participating between April 22-29. Several crucial races are on the ballot, with voters deciding on trustees for districts including EPISD and SISD, which are currently facing important decisions about superintendent searches and budget cuts.
In major border news, the Pentagon has established a second military zone in the El Paso area. This new zone extends from Fort Bliss eastward about 53 miles to Fort Hancock. U.S. soldiers will patrol this area as part of the Trump administration's border security measures. This follows a similar military zone created last month along the New Mexico-Mexico border. Immigration advocates have expressed concern about this escalation, particularly as migrant deaths in the El Paso Border Patrol Sector have been increasing.
City finances remain a major concern as El Paso's city and county governments prepare for the upcoming fiscal year. Both entities have adopted no-new-revenue tax rates for recent budgets, but officials warn this may not be sustainable. The City Council and County Commissioners are closely monitoring potential economic downturns that could impact sales tax revenue and property values. Budget decisions will be finalized later this summer.
El Paso Electric customers should prepare for potential rate increases. The utility is seeking to recover approximately $120.4 million invested in its Texas Solar One facility near Fabens. If approved, residential customers would see an average monthly increase of $2.11. The City Council voted unanimously to intervene in this request, marking the second time this year they've challenged El Paso Electric's rate increases.
For today's weather, we're looking at clear skies with temperatures reaching the upper 80s, perfect for outdoor activities or heading to your local polling station. Winds will remain light from the southwest.
Looking ahead, the Texas Solar One generation project is expected to begin operations by late August, bringing more renewable energy to our region while potentially impacting utility rates.
Remember, if you haven't cast your ballot yet, today is your last chance to have your voice heard in these important school board elections that will shape education in our community.
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
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By Inception Point AiGood morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Today marks Election Day for local school board races across El Paso County. Polling stations opened at 7 AM and will remain open until 7 PM. Despite having over half a million registered voters, early voting turnout was disappointingly low with only 4,499 residents participating between April 22-29. Several crucial races are on the ballot, with voters deciding on trustees for districts including EPISD and SISD, which are currently facing important decisions about superintendent searches and budget cuts.
In major border news, the Pentagon has established a second military zone in the El Paso area. This new zone extends from Fort Bliss eastward about 53 miles to Fort Hancock. U.S. soldiers will patrol this area as part of the Trump administration's border security measures. This follows a similar military zone created last month along the New Mexico-Mexico border. Immigration advocates have expressed concern about this escalation, particularly as migrant deaths in the El Paso Border Patrol Sector have been increasing.
City finances remain a major concern as El Paso's city and county governments prepare for the upcoming fiscal year. Both entities have adopted no-new-revenue tax rates for recent budgets, but officials warn this may not be sustainable. The City Council and County Commissioners are closely monitoring potential economic downturns that could impact sales tax revenue and property values. Budget decisions will be finalized later this summer.
El Paso Electric customers should prepare for potential rate increases. The utility is seeking to recover approximately $120.4 million invested in its Texas Solar One facility near Fabens. If approved, residential customers would see an average monthly increase of $2.11. The City Council voted unanimously to intervene in this request, marking the second time this year they've challenged El Paso Electric's rate increases.
For today's weather, we're looking at clear skies with temperatures reaching the upper 80s, perfect for outdoor activities or heading to your local polling station. Winds will remain light from the southwest.
Looking ahead, the Texas Solar One generation project is expected to begin operations by late August, bringing more renewable energy to our region while potentially impacting utility rates.
Remember, if you haven't cast your ballot yet, today is your last chance to have your voice heard in these important school board elections that will shape education in our community.
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
Today marks Election Day for local school board races across El Paso County. Polling stations opened at 7 AM and will remain open until 7 PM. Despite having over half a million registered voters, early voting turnout was disappointingly low with only 4,499 residents participating between April 22-29. Several crucial races are on the ballot, with voters deciding on trustees for districts including EPISD and SISD, which are currently facing important decisions about superintendent searches and budget cuts.
In major border news, the Pentagon has established a second military zone in the El Paso area. This new zone extends from Fort Bliss eastward about 53 miles to Fort Hancock. U.S. soldiers will patrol this area as part of the Trump administration's border security measures. This follows a similar military zone created last month along the New Mexico-Mexico border. Immigration advocates have expressed concern about this escalation, particularly as migrant deaths in the El Paso Border Patrol Sector have been increasing.
City finances remain a major concern as El Paso's city and county governments prepare for the upcoming fiscal year. Both entities have adopted no-new-revenue tax rates for recent budgets, but officials warn this may not be sustainable. The City Council and County Commissioners are closely monitoring potential economic downturns that could impact sales tax revenue and property values. Budget decisions will be finalized later this summer.
El Paso Electric customers should prepare for potential rate increases. The utility is seeking to recover approximately $120.4 million invested in its Texas Solar One facility near Fabens. If approved, residential customers would see an average monthly increase of $2.11. The City Council voted unanimously to intervene in this request, marking the second time this year they've challenged El Paso Electric's rate increases.
For today's weather, we're looking at clear skies with temperatures reaching the upper 80s, perfect for outdoor activities or heading to your local polling station. Winds will remain light from the southwest.
Looking ahead, the Texas Solar One generation project is expected to begin operations by late August, bringing more renewable energy to our region while potentially impacting utility rates.
Remember, if you haven't cast your ballot yet, today is your last chance to have your voice heard in these important school board elections that will shape education in our community.
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