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🌱 Patch AM: El Paso remembers the life and legacy of Tibor Schaechner.

And on the El Paso Patch calendar - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Hi there, El Paso! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • El Paso remembers the life and legacy of Tibor Schaechner.
  • What El Paso residents should do after the 7th West Nile case
  • How you can help preserve El Paso's Black neighborhood histories

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tibor Schaechner, El Paso's last living Holocaust survivor, dies at 98 (elpasomatters.org) — El Paso is mourning Tibor Schaechner, the city's last living Holocaust survivor, who died Tuesday at 98 after decades of calling this community home. A longtime Popular department store buyer and supporter of the El Paso Holocaust Museum, he leaves a legacy of resilience and a message to future generations about defending their rights; his funeral is Thursday at B'Nai Zion Cemetery.
   

2. El Paso confirms 7th case of West Nile Virus as rain raises risk (elpasotimes.com) — Health officials in El Paso have confirmed a seventh case of neuroinvasive West Nile virus in a man from the 79927 area, who is hospitalized but recovering. With recent rains boosting mosquito activity, residents are urged to use repellents, eliminate standing water, and repair window and door screens to reduce infection risk.
   

3. Eastside-Central Coalition launches project documenting El Paso's Black community (ktsm.com) — A new Black Families Oral History Project is working to preserve the stories of Black families, leaders, and businesses that shaped historic El Paso neighborhoods like Alameda-Piedras, Lincoln Park, and Five Points. The Eastside-Central Coalition hopes collecting memories, photos, and documents now will protect an under-documented part of El Paso's history and support future community and economic development efforts.
   

4. Resler Drive Extension to link both sides of Loop 375 in Northwest El Paso (kfoxtv.com) — Construction has begun on the Resler Drive Extension in Northwest El Paso, finally linking both sides of Loop 375 and giving Enchanted Hills residents safer, faster access in and out of their neighborhood. Funded by the 2022 Community Progress Bond, the $13 million project should take about 13 months and is expected to improve commutes and emergency response times from nearby Fire Station 36.
   

5. $500,000 gift for Texas Tech Health El Paso from the GECU Foundation (kvia.com) — A new $500,000 gift from the GECU Foundation is helping speed construction of the Fox Cancer Center at Texas Tech Health El Paso, bringing comprehensive cancer care closer to home for local families. The center, built in partnership with UMC El Paso, aims to offer world-class treatment and academic medicine for Borderplex patients for generations to come.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Brutus Maximus got a clean bill of health from our vet, who estimated that he's around 3yrs old.
    Vet checked his 1 open wound and gave us supplies to keep it clean. He's 6lbs and charmed everyone around. Shared his story with Dr. Giles, and… (Nextdoor Devil's Tower)
  • Urgent!
    My dog got out this afternoon and we haven't been able to find him. He's old and can barely see or hear. If anyone sees him or has him, please call… (Nextdoor Valley Creek North)
  • Provincial Senior Living posted a job opening for Activities Coordinator / Driver in El Paso. Apply here.
  • County of El Paso TX posted a job opening for PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT - CUSTODIAN (Part Time) in El Paso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Paso here.

Ok El Paso! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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