Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, October 11.
Our morning starts with breaking news: a 21-year-old El Paso man accused of killing a teenager with an SUV earlier this year has been arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Abraham Alvarado, wanted for the deadly incident that happened at a Petro Gas Station back in April, was arrested Thursday night on Valle Hermoso Drive. He’s now being held at the county jail annex with a $300,000 bond. The Sheriff's Office urges anyone with tips on fugitives to call Crime Stoppers, as their weekly most wanted list still features suspects linked to recent violent incidents around town.
From City Hall, the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee met Thursday, rescheduling their November meeting due to the launch of the UNICEF USA child-friendly cities initiative. They also discussed updates to the city’s investment policy and how El Paso plans to integrate new audit items for better oversight. These moves aim to increase transparency and accountability in how our city manages tax dollars, directly impacting how services are delivered across neighborhoods.
As we look outside today, we're greeted by mild temperatures, with highs in the mid-70s and a light breeze. Not much rain is expected, so it’s a great day to head out in the sun. This pleasant weather is a welcome change after last week’s thunderstorms and should hold through the weekend, just in time for outdoor festivals and soccer matches.
The El Paso job market remains solid, with more than three thousand job openings available from warehouse associates in the Lower Valley to office assistants uptown. Remote jobs are also trending, with average salaries near $130,000 a year for experienced professionals. New business activity is buzzing—Costco is hiring for several roles at its Central location, and Handgards is urgently seeking press operators in the Lower Valley. Locally owned spots on Mesa Street are gearing up for fall, with a new artisan bakery set to open next week, promising weekend crowds.
Turning to real estate, home prices across El Paso are holding steady after summer’s big surge. Average price for a starter home in the Eastside stands around $210,000, making homeownership attainable for first-time buyers. Apartment rentals, meanwhile, remain competitive especially near UTEP and downtown.
Culture lovers have plenty to do this weekend: the Plaza Theatre hosts a benefit concert tonight featuring borderland musicians, and El Paso Museum of Art has a new exhibit opening Sunday showcasing local Chicano artists. For sports fans, El Paso Locomotive FC face Lexington SC tonight at 5 p.m., with playoff hopes riding on this away match. Key players Amando Moreno and Eric Calvillo are in top form, coming off standout performances last week.
School pride is shining bright after El Paso Community College’s Tejanas Freshman clinched a win at the NMJC Thunderbird Open yesterday. El Paso Leadership Academy is celebrating statewide recognition for faculty excellence, another boost for our students.
One feel-good story before we go. Volunteers at Memorial Park spent yesterday cleaning up playgrounds and planting trees, with dozens of families pitching in. Their efforts make green spaces safer for our kids and build neighborly bonds.
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