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Also on today's calendar: The Sunset Heights Ghost Walk and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Contractor injured during maintenance work at Marathon refinery in Central El Paso (cbs4local.com) — A contractor was injured during weekend maintenance work at the Marathon refinery in Central El Paso and was taken to a medical facility, though their condition and the cause remain unclear. Marathon says safety is its top priority and has launched an investigation to determine what happened and whether corrective actions are needed, with more details expected as this developing story continues.
2. One person in serious condition after crash involving motorbike in East El Paso (kfoxtv.com) — A person is in serious condition after an SUV and motorbike collided Monday afternoon at Pebble Hills Boulevard and Nolan Richardson Drive in East El Paso, near Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School. El Paso Fire Department officials say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to the hospital, and details on how the crash happened are still pending as this story develops.
3. Know before you go: Karol G concert at Sun Bowl (ktsm.com) — Karol G is bringing two massive shows to UTEP's Sun Bowl this Labor Day weekend, and organizers want El Paso fans to be ready. The guide covers parking rules, ADA access, clear bag policies, water and prohibited items, ticket tips, and why you absolutely can't watch from the surrounding mountains.
4. UTEP enrollment hits record high as students report 30-40 minute searches for parking (kfoxtv.com) — UTEP's record-breaking enrollment is crowding campus parking lots, leaving many El Paso students circling for 30–40 minutes and weighing tickets against being late to class. University officials cite new housing construction and preparations for Karol G's Sun Bowl concerts, and are expanding Miner Shuttle hours and exploring off-campus options while urging students to arrive early, carpool, or use transit.
5. Data center boom enters Texas governor's race as Meta builds $14B El Paso campus (kfoxtv.com) — A $14 billion Meta data center campus in El Paso is now at the center of the Texas governor's race, as Gov. Greg Abbott pauses new data center approvals and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa demands tougher rules. Both campaigns are responding to El Paso residents' worries about water use, electricity demand, noise, and neighborhood impacts as the project moves forward.
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