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"Stamp Out Hunger, Fiery Crash, and Graduation Season in El Paso"


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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Today marks the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive across El Paso, the nation's largest single-day food drive. If you haven't already, there's still time to leave non-perishable food items by your mailbox for letter carriers to collect during their regular routes today. El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is coordinating volunteer efforts at ten local post office sites from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. They need about 30 volunteers at each location to help sort donations, so consider lending a hand if you're free this afternoon.

A fiery semi crash on Transmountain Road has claimed the life of a 65-year-old passenger and injured seven others. Meanwhile, Crime Stoppers of El Paso released their "Most Wanted" fugitives list today, and authorities are investigating a crash in East El Paso that left two injured, with one person requiring airlift for medical care.

For families celebrating academic achievements, graduation season is in full swing throughout El Paso County. Thousands of high school seniors and college graduates will attend ceremonies throughout May and June. Most ceremonies will take place at UTEP's Don Haskins Center, which enforces a clear bag policy. Remember, there's no re-entry once you leave the facility, and outside food and beverages aren't allowed.

At City Hall, the Council recently approved the 2025 Public Art Plan and authorized funding for several projects including improvements to the Playa Drain Padilla-Zaragoza project and solar lights for Memorial Park. Looking ahead, both city and county governments are facing financial uncertainty as they plan their 2025-26 budgets, potentially leading to service cuts or tax increases in the coming fiscal year.

In education news, Ysleta ISD is offering a $5,000 resignation incentive for up to 400 teachers and administrators, signaling ongoing adjustments in our local education system.

El Paso is experiencing childcare challenges, with Senator Blanco pushing for reform to address what's being called a childcare crisis in our community.

Weather-wise, we're looking at a warm Saturday with temperatures reaching 77 degrees – perfect for outdoor activities. Tomorrow will be even warmer at 81, with Sunday climbing to 87, so plan accordingly if you're heading out.

For those following local criminal justice developments, the Walmart gunman has begun serving his life sentence in a state prison outside Houston.

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

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