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"Graduates, Gun Buyback, and Renewed Fire Station: El Paso Pulse Update"


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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Today marks a significant milestone for our community as the El Paso Police Department celebrates 152 years of service. Established on May 17, 1873, the department continues its commitment to public safety and community engagement.

At UTEP, more than 3,000 graduates are receiving their diplomas this weekend. The first ceremonies begin today at 1 PM with the Colleges of Health Sciences and Nursing, followed by the College of Science, Woody L. Hunt College of Business and School of Pharmacy at 6 PM. Ceremonies continue tomorrow. This graduating class includes the first-ever Doctor of Occupational Therapy program graduates and the largest graduating class in the history of the College of Science.

In city news, the City Council recently authorized $1,500 from District 5 discretionary funds for water safety gear ahead of water park openings. District 1 is allocating $1,000 for refreshments at the upcoming Movies in the Park event at Braden Aboud Memorial Park on May 23, where Inside Out 2 will be screened.

A serious crash occurred in East El Paso last week at George Dieter Drive and Montana Avenue when a vehicle collided with a semitrailer. Two people were injured, with one requiring airlift for medical treatment. The incident disrupted traffic for about an hour.

If you're looking to make our community safer, the county is hosting a Gun Buyback event today. This initiative aims to reduce the number of unwanted firearms in our community.

For those concerned about border issues, an El Paso judge has reportedly issued dismissals in border-related cases, according to yesterday's reports. Meanwhile, Amnesty International has raised concerns about the treatment of Venezuelan migrants at El Paso detention facilities.

On the positive side, two El Paso siblings are among the thousands of Borderland students graduating this weekend, a remarkable achievement for their family.

The newly renovated Fire Station No. 25 in east El Paso was recently unveiled, improving emergency response capabilities in that area.

For families with children, the BOOST Network has launched its 2025 Spring Into Summer campaign, offering quality programming for youth during the summer months.

As a reminder for those heading to any of today's graduation ceremonies at the Don Haskins Center, clear bag policies are in effect, and no re-entry is allowed once you leave.

This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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