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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Crime Stoppers searching for accused 'turkey robber' (kvia.com) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking for help identifying a man accused of stealing turkey meat and Tylenol, then allegedly throwing a trash can at an employee at the Albertsons on N. Mesa and Resler in West El Paso. The suspect is described as about 5'10", thin, with long hair and a mustache, and tips to Crime Stoppers could earn a cash reward.
2. A peek into renovations at the historic Kress Building (kvia.com) — Renovations to El Paso's historic Kress Building are moving forward, with Franklin Mountain Investments investing over $20 million, including more than $2 million in city incentives, to transform the downtown landmark. Plans call for a spa, salon, food hall, entertainment venue, and even a possible tunnel connection to the Plaza Hotel, all aimed at drawing more people to Downtown El Paso.
3. Las Palmas, Del Sol workers seek higher pay as contract talks continue (ktsm.com) — Hospital workers at Las Palmas and Del Sol in El Paso are publicly pushing for higher wages and better staffing as contract talks with HCA Healthcare drag on, saying some earn under $15 an hour. Supported by SEIU and County Commissioner David Stout, they argue proposed raises are too small, while hospital management insists it is bargaining in good faith toward a fair agreement.
4. El Paso Finally Got the 'Twilight' Weather Fall Fans Needed (krod.com) — El Paso residents have been reveling in a rare stretch of rainy, gray "Twilight" style weather that had many comparing the city to Forks, Washington. A viral TikTok captured the cozy mood with gloomy El Paso scenes, grilled cheese, soup, and Gilmore Girls, as locals embraced a brief taste of true fall before the sunshine inevitably returns.
5. Why El Paso's Downtown Plaza Was Once Called La Plaza De Los Lagartos (1025kiss.com) — San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso once housed real alligators, inspiring the nickname La Plaza de los Lagartos and decades of colorful, sometimes troubling stories. The article traces famous gators like Oscar, Sally, and Minnie, the pranks and vandalism that led to their move to the El Paso Zoo, and how a modern sculpture now keeps their memory alive for El Pasoans.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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