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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Study: El Paso spends more income on groceries than any Texas city (elpasotimes.com) — El Paso households are now spending the highest share of income on groceries of any Texas city, according to a new WalletHub study. Residents devote about 2.59% of their income to groceries, ranking 17th nationally and ahead of Lubbock and Houston, underscoring how food costs are squeezing local budgets.
2. El Paso Water launches “My E-P Water” app for billing, usage tracking and outage alerts (kfoxtv.com) — El Paso Water customers can now manage bills, track usage, and receive outage alerts directly from the new "My E-P Water" app. Officials say the tool is part of modernizing service after a major Northeast El Paso water main break raised concerns about communication and emergency notifications.
3. Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Preserves Tigua Culture in El Paso (texashighways.com) — The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is working to preserve Tigua culture and language in El Paso after centuries of displacement, land loss, and changing governments. Tribal leaders now oversee their own healthcare, education, and language programs, including Southern Tiwa classes and a preschool that weaves Indigenous identity into daily learning for younger generations.
4. Feeling the pinch at the pump? Here are simple ways to save money on gas (ktsm.com) — El Paso drivers watching every dollar at the pump get practical, research-backed tips to stretch each tank, from using gas price trackers to maintaining proper tire pressure. The advice focuses on simple driving and maintenance habits that can improve fuel efficiency without major lifestyle changes, and points locals to KTSM's gas tracker for up-to-date prices.
5. Horizon City VA clinic lease signed; construction to finish by next year (kfoxtv.com) — Veterans served by the El Paso VA Health Care System will gain easier access to care once a new community-based outpatient clinic opens in nearby Horizon City. The VA has signed a lease for the facility, aiming to expand mental health, primary, and specialty services, with construction expected to finish by late 2027 and patients seen starting March 2028.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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