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Also on today's calendar: Vfast Golf Tournament and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Old El Paso Water HQ falls, $55M new one opens near retail centers (elpasotimes.com) — El Paso Water has opened its new $55 million headquarters on Hawkins Boulevard, across from Cielo Vista Mall, with demolition of the old building underway and full campus completion expected by February. Funded by utility customers, the project includes a parking garage, extensive landscaping, and space for about 290 employees. Local and regional firms handled construction, design, and landscaping.
2. El Paso traffic deaths drop 36% since 2023, outpacing national decline, city says (kfoxtv.com) — El Paso's Vision Zero push is paying off, with roadway deaths dropping 36% since 2023 and pedestrian fatalities also improving faster than national trends. City leaders outline new grants, quick-build projects, and future construction to make streets safer near schools, parks, transit centers, and busy corridors. Residents can track progress and upcoming bike-plan updates online.
3. West El Paso canine cantina closes its doors (ktsm.com) — A beloved West El Paso dog park and bar, MUTTS Canine Social Club on Vin Rambla, is permanently closing after struggling with the economy and location challenges. Owner April Mendoza says she's exploring new ways to keep serving El Paso pet lovers through her Double Dog Dare Bakery, pop-ups, collaborations, and rescue support.
4. El Paso outlines priorities for possible community agreement with Meta (ktsm.com) — El Paso officials are shaping a potential community agreement with Meta tied to the massive Northeast data center, focusing on local hiring, training, and neighborhood investments. Possible projects include weatherization, energy upgrades, water conservation, and grants, plus eight district-based community meetings this fall. Nothing is final yet, but the city is eyeing Meta's new national fund for local support.
5. El Paso weighs shifting $2.5M from first-time buyer aid to affordable housing (cbs4local.com) — El Paso officials are considering moving $2.5 million from an underused first-time homebuyer program into building and rehabilitating affordable multi-family housing, responding to rising home prices that outpaced program limits. Residents will have a chance to comment before the city submits its plan to federal housing officials, with new funding opportunities expected by year's end.
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