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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, August 9, 2025.
We begin our day with a major development coming out of City Hall. The City of El Paso is heading into critical hearings over the ongoing El Paso Electric rate case that could affect what we pay for power. The hearing runs through August 15 and city leaders are pushing hard on behalf of residents, aiming for a fair decision. Over at the El Paso Community College, good news for faculty and staff as the board just approved a three percent pay raise starting September 1. Meanwhile, City Council is in transition after longtime Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon’s retirement on August 1. No interim chief auditor will be appointed for now, so City Manager Dionne Mack will fill some of those oversight roles as a permanent replacement is considered.
Turning to the weather, we remain under a heat advisory until 9 tonight. It is another scorcher across the El Paso metro, so let us remember to stay extra hydrated, avoid strenuous activity outdoors during peak midday heat, and keep an eye on neighbors and pets. This evening should cool off slightly but plan your community outings early or much later in the day.
In breaking news this week, all eyes are on Fort Bliss where a county commissioner has raised alarms about the billion-dollar migrant detention center now under construction. The facility, now called Camp East Montana, opens soon with space for up to one thousand detainees and room to grow to five thousand. The call from county leaders is for more transparency on operations, staffing, and conditions, with formal demands heading to the Commissioners Court meeting this coming Monday.
Moving to crime and safety, El Paso Police report a 41-year-old man was arrested after being caught stealing a Circle K cashier’s wallet and using stolen credit cards around the city. Authorities worked quickly to recover the cards and the suspect is now in custody. There are no reports of violent incidents overnight, but as always, we encourage listeners to send tips if you spot suspicious activity, and a reminder that Crime Stoppers posts the city’s most wanted for this week online.
In local sports, we are gearing up for UTEP Football Fan Day at the Sun Bowl from 1 to 2:30 this afternoon. This is a free event where we can meet our 2025 Miners, grab autographs, and let the kids play games on the field. Season ticket holders get a shot at exclusive Sun City hats. Soccer fans, the El Paso Locomotive FC rides a wave of momentum after a record 6-0 win last week. They are away at Miami FC today at 5 p.m. Our players, including Eric Calvillo and Amando Moreno, are grabbing national attention with their recent performances. In local schools, Northwest Early College High continues to shine, and several El Paso student-athletes just landed top state honors for academic achievements and summer sports.
The job market remains tight but positive, with more than five hundred new positions listed this week, especially in logistics, healthcare, and customer service. Real estate activity keeps steady, with the median home price holding around three hundred thousand, still attractive to many families relocating from out of state.
On a cultural note, the iconic Star on the Mountain will be lit tonight in memory of Eddie Bob Black, a tribute from the Portillo family, and also in honor of the American Legion Eastwood Post’s 105 years in El Paso. Community spirit runs deep, and if you are looking for something uplifting, a big thanks to the volunteers who coordinated last night’s mural painting on Ysleta’s Main Street—a colorful new symbol of resilience and pride.
Before we go, remember the city is full of upcoming events this weekend. Farmer’s markets are open at Ardovino’s, Streetcar concerts return downtown tonight, and several neighborhoods across the Eastside are organizing Back-to-School Block Parties with supplies and free haircuts for kids.
Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
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We begin our day with a major development coming out of City Hall. The City of El Paso is heading into critical hearings over the ongoing El Paso Electric rate case that could affect what we pay for power. The hearing runs through August 15 and city leaders are pushing hard on behalf of residents, aiming for a fair decision. Over at the El Paso Community College, good news for faculty and staff as the board just approved a three percent pay raise starting September 1. Meanwhile, City Council is in transition after longtime Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon’s retirement on August 1. No interim chief auditor will be appointed for now, so City Manager Dionne Mack will fill some of those oversight roles as a permanent replacement is considered.
Turning to the weather, we remain under a heat advisory until 9 tonight. It is another scorcher across the El Paso metro, so let us remember to stay extra hydrated, avoid strenuous activity outdoors during peak midday heat, and keep an eye on neighbors and pets. This evening should cool off slightly but plan your community outings early or much later in the day.
In breaking news this week, all eyes are on Fort Bliss where a county commissioner has raised alarms about the billion-dollar migrant detention center now under construction. The facility, now called Camp East Montana, opens soon with space for up to one thousand detainees and room to grow to five thousand. The call from county leaders is for more transparency on operations, staffing, and conditions, with formal demands heading to the Commissioners Court meeting this coming Monday.
Moving to crime and safety, El Paso Police report a 41-year-old man was arrested after being caught stealing a Circle K cashier’s wallet and using stolen credit cards around the city. Authorities worked quickly to recover the cards and the suspect is now in custody. There are no reports of violent incidents overnight, but as always, we encourage listeners to send tips if you spot suspicious activity, and a reminder that Crime Stoppers posts the city’s most wanted for this week online.
In local sports, we are gearing up for UTEP Football Fan Day at the Sun Bowl from 1 to 2:30 this afternoon. This is a free event where we can meet our 2025 Miners, grab autographs, and let the kids play games on the field. Season ticket holders get a shot at exclusive Sun City hats. Soccer fans, the El Paso Locomotive FC rides a wave of momentum after a record 6-0 win last week. They are away at Miami FC today at 5 p.m. Our players, including Eric Calvillo and Amando Moreno, are grabbing national attention with their recent performances. In local schools, Northwest Early College High continues to shine, and several El Paso student-athletes just landed top state honors for academic achievements and summer sports.
The job market remains tight but positive, with more than five hundred new positions listed this week, especially in logistics, healthcare, and customer service. Real estate activity keeps steady, with the median home price holding around three hundred thousand, still attractive to many families relocating from out of state.
On a cultural note, the iconic Star on the Mountain will be lit tonight in memory of Eddie Bob Black, a tribute from the Portillo family, and also in honor of the American Legion Eastwood Post’s 105 years in El Paso. Community spirit runs deep, and if you are looking for something uplifting, a big thanks to the volunteers who coordinated last night’s mural painting on Ysleta’s Main Street—a colorful new symbol of resilience and pride.
Before we go, remember the city is full of upcoming events this weekend. Farmer’s markets are open at Ardovino’s, Streetcar concerts return downtown tonight, and several neighborhoods across the Eastside are organizing Back-to-School Block Parties with supplies and free haircuts for kids.
Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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, August 9, 2025.
We begin our day with a major development coming out of City Hall. The City of El Paso is heading into critical hearings over the ongoing El Paso Electric rate case that could affect what we pay for power. The hearing runs through August 15 and city leaders are pushing hard on behalf of residents, aiming for a fair decision. Over at the El Paso Community College, good news for faculty and staff as the board just approved a three percent pay raise starting September 1. Meanwhile, City Council is in transition after longtime Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon’s retirement on August 1. No interim chief auditor will be appointed for now, so City Manager Dionne Mack will fill some of those oversight roles as a permanent replacement is considered.
Turning to the weather, we remain under a heat advisory until 9 tonight. It is another scorcher across the El Paso metro, so let us remember to stay extra hydrated, avoid strenuous activity outdoors during peak midday heat, and keep an eye on neighbors and pets. This evening should cool off slightly but plan your community outings early or much later in the day.
In breaking news this week, all eyes are on Fort Bliss where a county commissioner has raised alarms about the billion-dollar migrant detention center now under construction. The facility, now called Camp East Montana, opens soon with space for up to one thousand detainees and room to grow to five thousand. The call from county leaders is for more transparency on operations, staffing, and conditions, with formal demands heading to the Commissioners Court meeting this coming Monday.
Moving to crime and safety, El Paso Police report a 41-year-old man was arrested after being caught stealing a Circle K cashier’s wallet and using stolen credit cards around the city. Authorities worked quickly to recover the cards and the suspect is now in custody. There are no reports of violent incidents overnight, but as always, we encourage listeners to send tips if you spot suspicious activity, and a reminder that Crime Stoppers posts the city’s most wanted for this week online.
In local sports, we are gearing up for UTEP Football Fan Day at the Sun Bowl from 1 to 2:30 this afternoon. This is a free event where we can meet our 2025 Miners, grab autographs, and let the kids play games on the field. Season ticket holders get a shot at exclusive Sun City hats. Soccer fans, the El Paso Locomotive FC rides a wave of momentum after a record 6-0 win last week. They are away at Miami FC today at 5 p.m. Our players, including Eric Calvillo and Amando Moreno, are grabbing national attention with their recent performances. In local schools, Northwest Early College High continues to shine, and several El Paso student-athletes just landed top state honors for academic achievements and summer sports.
The job market remains tight but positive, with more than five hundred new positions listed this week, especially in logistics, healthcare, and customer service. Real estate activity keeps steady, with the median home price holding around three hundred thousand, still attractive to many families relocating from out of state.
On a cultural note, the iconic Star on the Mountain will be lit tonight in memory of Eddie Bob Black, a tribute from the Portillo family, and also in honor of the American Legion Eastwood Post’s 105 years in El Paso. Community spirit runs deep, and if you are looking for something uplifting, a big thanks to the volunteers who coordinated last night’s mural painting on Ysleta’s Main Street—a colorful new symbol of resilience and pride.
Before we go, remember the city is full of upcoming events this weekend. Farmer’s markets are open at Ardovino’s, Streetcar concerts return downtown tonight, and several neighborhoods across the Eastside are organizing Back-to-School Block Parties with supplies and free haircuts for kids.
Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
We begin our day with a major development coming out of City Hall. The City of El Paso is heading into critical hearings over the ongoing El Paso Electric rate case that could affect what we pay for power. The hearing runs through August 15 and city leaders are pushing hard on behalf of residents, aiming for a fair decision. Over at the El Paso Community College, good news for faculty and staff as the board just approved a three percent pay raise starting September 1. Meanwhile, City Council is in transition after longtime Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon’s retirement on August 1. No interim chief auditor will be appointed for now, so City Manager Dionne Mack will fill some of those oversight roles as a permanent replacement is considered.
Turning to the weather, we remain under a heat advisory until 9 tonight. It is another scorcher across the El Paso metro, so let us remember to stay extra hydrated, avoid strenuous activity outdoors during peak midday heat, and keep an eye on neighbors and pets. This evening should cool off slightly but plan your community outings early or much later in the day.
In breaking news this week, all eyes are on Fort Bliss where a county commissioner has raised alarms about the billion-dollar migrant detention center now under construction. The facility, now called Camp East Montana, opens soon with space for up to one thousand detainees and room to grow to five thousand. The call from county leaders is for more transparency on operations, staffing, and conditions, with formal demands heading to the Commissioners Court meeting this coming Monday.
Moving to crime and safety, El Paso Police report a 41-year-old man was arrested after being caught stealing a Circle K cashier’s wallet and using stolen credit cards around the city. Authorities worked quickly to recover the cards and the suspect is now in custody. There are no reports of violent incidents overnight, but as always, we encourage listeners to send tips if you spot suspicious activity, and a reminder that Crime Stoppers posts the city’s most wanted for this week online.
In local sports, we are gearing up for UTEP Football Fan Day at the Sun Bowl from 1 to 2:30 this afternoon. This is a free event where we can meet our 2025 Miners, grab autographs, and let the kids play games on the field. Season ticket holders get a shot at exclusive Sun City hats. Soccer fans, the El Paso Locomotive FC rides a wave of momentum after a record 6-0 win last week. They are away at Miami FC today at 5 p.m. Our players, including Eric Calvillo and Amando Moreno, are grabbing national attention with their recent performances. In local schools, Northwest Early College High continues to shine, and several El Paso student-athletes just landed top state honors for academic achievements and summer sports.
The job market remains tight but positive, with more than five hundred new positions listed this week, especially in logistics, healthcare, and customer service. Real estate activity keeps steady, with the median home price holding around three hundred thousand, still attractive to many families relocating from out of state.
On a cultural note, the iconic Star on the Mountain will be lit tonight in memory of Eddie Bob Black, a tribute from the Portillo family, and also in honor of the American Legion Eastwood Post’s 105 years in El Paso. Community spirit runs deep, and if you are looking for something uplifting, a big thanks to the volunteers who coordinated last night’s mural painting on Ysleta’s Main Street—a colorful new symbol of resilience and pride.
Before we go, remember the city is full of upcoming events this weekend. Farmer’s markets are open at Ardovino’s, Streetcar concerts return downtown tonight, and several neighborhoods across the Eastside are organizing Back-to-School Block Parties with supplies and free haircuts for kids.
Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI