Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, July twenty fifth.
As we start our day, let’s check in on our weather. After a rainy and muggy night, we wake up to partly cloudy skies with highs expected near the upper nineties. The risk of afternoon showers lingers, but forecasters predict most activities around town should stay dry until late evening. If you are headed out, keep water and sunscreen handy, and consider an umbrella just in case.
We begin today with a story of bravery and community spirit. In Central El Paso, two young men are being hailed as heroes after rescuing residents during a house fire on Wyoming Avenue late last night. Fire crews credit their quick thinking with saving lives before emergency responders arrived. Our thanks go out to them, and to all our neighbors who step up in moments of need.
Flooding remains on everyone’s mind after this week’s storms. Across the region, health officials warn us of potential risks like skin irritation, respiratory issues, and a spike in mosquito activity. Residents in Vado and the Lower Valley are urged to dry out flooded areas quickly and watch for any signs of mold or illness, especially among kids and older adults.
Big news from city hall: major changes are under discussion in Austin that could impact daily life in El Paso. State lawmakers are debating a bill that would ban cities from using public funds to hire lobbyists. The measure has drawn strong opinions from city officials, who say it could limit El Paso’s voice in future state-level decisions about disaster response, water policy, and more.
On the job front, El Paso’s unemployment rate is holding steady at around four percent, according to the most recent data from the Texas Workforce Commission. Local job fairs continue this week, including a career expo today at the Convention Center on Santa Fe Street with more than seventy local employers and on-the-spot interviews for retail, hospitality, and healthcare positions.
In real estate, average home prices in the city remain just over two hundred thirty thousand dollars, with inventory holding steady. Agents say buyers are facing a competitive market, but several new housing developments are opening for pre-sale on the Eastside near Zaragoza.
Business news this morning includes the grand opening of Border Bites on Mesa Street, promising locally sourced eats. Meanwhile, a long-standing hardware store in the Five Points area will shutter its doors this weekend after serving our community for nearly forty years.
For community events, we have a packed weekend ahead. The forty fifth season of Viva El Paso opens tonight at McKelligon Canyon, celebrating our city’s vibrant cross-cultural history. The Chihuahuas host Sugar Land at Southwest University Park this evening, with first pitch at six thirty-five, and a country night party with Pat Green gets underway at seven on Castellano Drive near Sunland Park Mall. If you are looking for music, the Palomazo Norteno tour rolls into El Paso County Coliseum tomorrow night.
Turning to schools, back-to-school is right around the corner. School districts in El Paso are reminding families that orientations begin next week, and several schools have won recent awards for robotics and esports—shout out to Socorro ISD for placing first in last weekend’s regional STEM competition.
In sports, the Chihuahuas enter today’s game on a three-game winning streak. The Locomotive soccer team is gearing up for a home clash Sunday evening at Southwest University Park.
Our public safety update reports a quiet night with police making two arrests tied to a string of recent car burglaries in the Kern Place area. Residents are reminded to lock up vehicles and report any suspicious activity on their street.
And for a bit of good news, we want to recognize a team of El Paso high school students who spent their summer volunteering to clean up parks and deliver food to elderly neighbors. Their positive energy has made a real difference.
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