Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, November 14, 2025.
We start our day with breaking news from South Central El Paso, where a tragic incident unfolded just two days ago. Police arrested 30-year-old Manuel Ivan Gutierrez for the stabbing death of Juan Francisco Gomez at a gas station on Alameda Avenue. Reports say the attack lasted about a minute, resulting in over twenty stab wounds. Gutierrez is now charged with murder and remains in custody. In another major development, El Paso County deputies responded to a SWAT situation on Oxley Street after a stabbing suspect barricaded himself inside a residence. The suspect surrendered after negotiations and was arrested without further incident. Both cases are under active investigation, but authorities stress there is no ongoing threat to the public right now.
Turning to city hall, debate over property taxes continues. Governor Greg Abbott visited El Paso to promote his five-step plan aimed at easing the property tax burden. His proposals include local spending limits, voter controls on tax increases, and even the elimination of school property taxes for homeowners. Local leaders are weighing these ideas and what they could mean for average families, renters, and home buyers across El Paso.
On the business front, Chicas Locas on Gateway Boulevard East, formerly known as Jaguars, has officially closed for good after reopening briefly earlier this year. Despite shutting its doors, the city is pushing ahead with legal action over permit issues, with a court hearing set for December. The closure has brought questions about city regulatory processes and how local entertainment spots impact our community.
For those seeking jobs, some promising news. A new wellness center for military and first responders opened yesterday in El Paso, offering new employment opportunities and specialized support services for our local heroes. Job listings for healthcare and support positions are expected to go up, and city employment boards show about five hundred new job postings this week, mostly in healthcare, tech, and logistics.
Looking at real estate, local listings indicate just over three hundred homes are available, mostly in Northeast and Eastside neighborhoods. Average prices are holding steady, with newer builds on Montana Avenue and Pebble Hills seeing the most activity. That stability is welcome news for both buyers and sellers after a year of fluctuating interest rates.
Weather-wise, we start out cool this morning with scattered clouds, expecting a high near seventy degrees by mid-afternoon. Winds pick up a bit from the west, but no rain in the forecast. Tonight should stay clear, perfect for outdoor events and high school football games.
In local schools, Canutillo ISD is celebrating the groundbreaking of Alderete Middle School, a sign of continued investment in education. Meanwhile, Lower Valley’s soccer team made headlines as students called for reinstatement of their suspended coach—protests are planned outside the district offices on Zaragosa Road this afternoon.
For music lovers, Alamo Drafthouse hosts a live jazz night downtown tonight. Sun City Music Festival kicks off tomorrow at Ascarate Park with local acts and vendors showcasing El Paso's creativity and flavor. There’s also a family-friendly Science and Art Fest in the Plaza District on Saturday, bringing together local students and community artists.
And to end on a heartwarming note, yesterday’s opening of that first-of-its-kind wellness center brought together military families, first responders, and volunteers from across the city. Their goal: building resilience and stronger support networks right here in our neighborhoods.
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