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1. El Paso Public Safety Coalition Offers Free Medication Disposal Pouches at Fire Stations (kvia.com subscription) — El Paso residents can now pick up free Deterra medication disposal pouches at any El Paso Fire Department station to safely get rid of unused or expired drugs at home. The El Paso Public Safety Coalition, including EPFD, Public Health, and EPPD with support from Aliviane, launched the effort to prevent poisonings, misuse, and other medication-related dangers across the city.
2. El Paso County Sheriff's Office faces over $4 million deficit (kvia.com) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is now facing a projected deficit of more than $4 million, driven largely by salaries, overtime, and jail meal costs. County commissioners responded by shifting $1.5 million for jail meals and $27,000 for courthouse ballistic shields, while over $9 million remains in the department's budget as leaders work to manage growing expenses.
3. El Paso City Council votes to rename Lincoln Park as Lincoln-El Paso Chicano Park (cbs4local.com) — El Paso City Council has officially renamed Lincoln Park to Lincoln-El Paso Chicano Park, highlighting its role as a hub for Chicano and Mexican-American culture. The change, unanimously approved after a recommendation from the Lincoln Park Conservation Committee, keeps the Lincoln name while honoring the community's heritage and the park's iconic murals in central El Paso.
4. Short-term rentals in El Paso will face higher guest fees (ktsm.com) — El Paso City Council has approved changes to start collecting the city's hotel occupancy tax from short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo, meaning guests will see higher total fees on stays under 30 days. The tax, already collected for hotels, will now generate an estimated $3.5 million annually for local government, while platforms—not property owners—handle collection and payment.
5. Police investigate shooting near Andress High School in Northeast El Paso (kfoxtv.com) — Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting in Northeast El Paso near Andress High School, where officers found a man who was taken to the hospital. Activity centered around the 10300 block of Windsor, drawing a significant response near the campus. Authorities have not yet released details on the victim's condition or any suspects.
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