Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, May 23, 2025.
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and El Paso is buzzing with activities. Today marks the start of the annual flag placement at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, with volunteers needed beginning at 6:30 a.m. to place American flags at gravesites to honor our fallen heroes.
The City's Parks and Recreation Department continues its popular "Movies at the Park" series tonight with a showing of "Inside Out 2" at Braden Aboud Memorial Park on River Bend Drive. The event starts at 7:30 p.m., and District 1 funds have been allocated to provide refreshments including popcorn and water. Remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
Music lovers can head to the Convention Center Plaza downtown tonight for the return of the El Fresco Music Series. This year's series features a "Ritmo & Rodeo" theme showcasing local country and Latin bands. Tonight's free concert is the first of four scheduled throughout the summer.
On the east side, Enhanced Fest 2025 kicks off tomorrow at X Motorball on Loving Lane. This free family-friendly event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and features activities like axe throwing, face painting, and performances by artists including Holy Cabana and ASAP Preach.
In city news, the El Paso ISD board remains divided over budget issues as they face a $23 million deficit. In a positive development, they voted 5-2 to keep Lamar Elementary open for the upcoming school year.
El Paso Electric is ramping up maintenance to meet summer energy demands as we've already recorded our first triple-digit temperatures of the year. Today's forecast calls for a high of 102 degrees, so stay hydrated if you're heading to outdoor events.
Business developments include Amazon purchasing property in El Paso with plans to open a delivery station, creating new job opportunities. Burritos Crisostomo is expanding with a new location near the El Paso International Airport.
Looking ahead to concert announcements, Christian Nodal will perform at the Don Haskins Center in November, while Kali Uchis brings her "Sincerely Tour" to El Paso later this year.
Public safety remains a concern as officials call for more officers to address a surge in DWI cases. The District Attorney is continuing the Uber voucher campaign to curb drunk driving this holiday weekend.
Firefighters have been busy, recently containing a brush fire in the Lower Valley caused by welding sparks near a school. No injuries were reported.
This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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