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In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to college? See what Ysleta ISD's big fair offers Thursday
  • Why El Paso dropped a proposed three-year contract ban on WestStar
  • Have you seen this missing 61-year-old man in El Paso?

Also on today's calendar: The El Paso Occult Tour: Tunnels, Temples & Secret Societies and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some sun; record-tying heat, with a high of 103 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 101, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ysleta ISD to host college fair with financial aid workshops (kvia.com) — College-bound students in El Paso can explore universities and financial aid options at Ysleta ISD's college fair this Thursday at the district's Central Office Atrium on Sims Drive. A morning session targets YISD juniors and seniors, while an evening session is open to all local students and families, with workshops on scholarships and representatives from schools nationwide.
   

2. WestStar no longer facing three-year contract ban with City of El Paso (ktsm.com) — City of El Paso officials say WestStar is back in good standing after addressing concerns over its title services contract, so a proposed three-year ban on city contracts is off the table. Staff had questioned whether the bank exceeded its authority, but now accept WestStar's corrective plan and will continue working with the company on title services.
   

3. El Paso police ask for help finding missing 61-year-old man (ktsm.com) — El Paso police are asking for the public's help finding 61-year-old Melvin Garcia, who disappeared Wednesday afternoon after leaving the Salvation Army on East Paisano, saying he'd been dropped at the wrong place. Garcia, who has a mental disorder, was last seen on foot wearing a blue polo, dark green cargo pants, black orthopedic Velcro shoes and a wooden rosary.
   

4. Residents press congresswoman for answers after Marathon pollution release (cbs4local.com) — East El Paso residents packed a community meeting to demand answers after the Marathon refinery released more than 15 tons of pollutants into the air earlier this month. Neighbors questioned city, state and federal accountability as Rep. Veronica Escobar described the EPA declining to investigate, leaving oversight to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
   

5. Upon A Burning Body Announce 2026 'Everything Is Heavier In Texas' Tour (themosh.net) — Metal fans in El Paso can catch Texas band Upon A Burning Body when their "Everything Is Heavier In Texas" tour hits Lowbrow Palace on December 3. The run also includes several other Texas cities and two Oklahoma dates later that month.
   

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    Thursday August 27
  • Fall Pictures with uniform
    Helen Ball El El Paso, TX 79936
    8:00 am
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  • Full Moon Nature Therapy Walk
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    • Friday August 28
  • Popcorn Social
    Vista Del Sol El El Paso, TX 79936

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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