Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, October seventeenth, twenty twenty-five. As we start the day, our city is waking up to both heartbreak and hope. Late Wednesday night, a tragic incident unfolded in far east El Paso. Police say a dispute over trash led to the deadly shooting of forty-nine-year-old Rachel Creed on Tierra Rica near Pebble Hills. Authorities continue to investigate, with the community shaken and seeking answers.

On the public safety front, El Paso authorities removed more than twenty squatters from an empty home on Hemingway Drive and McCombs Street, right near Dyer, thanks to a new Texas bill that helps property owners reclaim their homes. Five arrests for theft followed, and local officials say these actions keep neighborhoods safe and give families a sense of security.

In our southern neighborhoods, an El Paso family is calling for justice after Border Patrol agents shot and killed their dog Chop in early September. The family, working with Attorney Marisa Ong, has filed a federal claim and is seeking accountability. The story is making waves on social media and has even caught the attention of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, who promises to look into the case.

If you’re heading out today, expect partly cloudy skies and a high near eighty-four, according to KFOX fourteen. A gentle wind will make it comfortable for outdoor plans, and you can expect similar weather as we roll into the weekend, so community events should see great turnout.

Speaking of the local economy, Meta has just broken ground on a massive new AI data center on the east side. This billion-dollar project promises hundreds of new tech jobs, with hiring already ramping up. For those looking for work, El Paso’s unemployment rate is holding steady around five percent, and job listings in healthcare and logistics remain strong.

The County Commissioners met yesterday at the Enrique Moreno Courthouse. Among the decisions, they prioritized funding for local parks and updated zoning for new residential developments, which could mean more options for families eyeing homes near Pebble Hills and Montwood. Housing prices are up about three percent this month, but agents say affordable listings are still available in northeast and central neighborhoods.

Now for our schools, Eastwood High students took first place in the state robotics regional this week, and El Paso High’s varsity football kept their undefeated streak alive with a win over Franklin. It’s a proud week for our young athletes and scholars.

In sports, UTEP Cross Country heads to the Arturo Barrios Invitational today in College Station. The Miners hope to build on their strong season with several runners poised for top ten finishes.

This weekend, don’t miss the Chalk the Block arts festival downtown, running from Friday through Sunday. Expect vibrant murals, live music, and food trucks lining San Jacinto Plaza. The El Paso Symphony performs at the Plaza Theatre on Saturday night, and the farmer’s market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing gets busy early Sunday.

For a feel-good story, volunteers with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger distributed over one thousand meal packs yesterday along Alameda Avenue, supporting families hit by the long government shutdown.

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