Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
We begin with breaking news from overnight in local public safety. On Sunday night, a serious crash at Sean Haggerty Drive and Gateway North Boulevard in northeast El Paso sent two people to the hospital. One is fighting for his life with critical injuries, while the other suffered minor wounds. Traffic on Gateway North was disrupted into Monday morning as crews worked the scene and details about what caused the wreck remain under investigation. In another incident on Saturday night in far east El Paso, a two-vehicle crash at Montana Avenue and Flager Street sent five people to the hospital. Injuries in that crash ranged from minor to serious, with both El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and emergency services responding quickly. There are no new updates on these cases, but these incidents serve as a reminder to drive cautiously, particularly in busy intersections and during evening hours.
Turning to public safety, a former IDEA Public Schools teacher was arrested after a short standoff in far east El Paso on Monday. Authorities say the man faces multiple sexual assault charges. Police acted quickly and made the arrest without injuries to any bystanders. In west El Paso, police responded last week to reports of shots fired on Hillview Drive. No injuries were reported there, and the case remains open as detectives gather more information.
Now, let’s talk city hall and developments that impact our daily lives. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited El Paso this week to highlight ongoing border security upgrades, which could bring changes to local law enforcement resources and border crossing procedures. On the city’s website, officials announced all city offices will close next Monday, March 31, in observance of Cesar Chavez Day—something to plan for if you need city services next week.
It’s warm and muggy out there today, with thick clouds hanging over the Franklin Mountains. No rain is expected for Tuesday, but we could see scattered thunderstorms develop by Wednesday. Some of those storms could bring heavy rain, hail, or gusty winds. Keep an umbrella handy if you have plans later in the week.
For our business community, we’re seeing steady activity with several new shops opening near the Fountains at Farah. Local job postings are up slightly, with estimates showing around 350 new positions added this month, especially in hospitality and logistics. In real estate, prices are steady and homes on the west side are averaging less than two weeks on the market.
Looking ahead, the downtown arts festival returns this Friday with food trucks lining San Jacinto Plaza and live music from El Paso bands. The Sun Bowl is hosting a youth soccer tournament on Saturday, and several local high schools just earned state science fair medals—congratulations to our up-and-coming STEM stars.
For some feel-good news, a group of students at El Paso High have organized a neighborhood cleanup on Scenic Drive this Saturday morning—volunteers are welcome to join and help keep our city beautiful.
This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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