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Good morning El Paso! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an El Paso driver's mistake led to an animal cruelty charge
  • Could your next El Paso dental visit reveal hidden diabetes risks?
  • Recognize this turkey theft suspect from the North Mesa Albertson's?

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• El Paso sheriff's deputies arrest driver after puppy falls from pickup truck bed (kfoxtv.com) — El Paso County deputies arrested a 64-year-old driver after they saw an unsecured German Shepherd puppy fall from a moving pickup on Darrington Road, suffering visible injuries. The man faces an animal cruelty charge and a $6,000 bond, while the Sheriff's Office urges local pet owners to properly secure animals when transporting them to prevent similar incidents.
   

• Texas Tech program links dental care to diabetes screening (ktsm.com) — El Paso residents visiting certain dental offices can now get quick diabetes risk screenings right in the waiting room through Texas Tech Health El Paso's "Diabetes and the Dentist" program. Promotores help patients take a risk test and HbA1c finger-prick, then connect at-risk patients to primary care. A new grant will expand screenings and train more local dental and hygiene students. To schedule at the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic, call (915) 215-6700.
   

• Crime of the week: El Paso man steals turkey and Tylenol (kfoxtv.com) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking for help identifying a man who allegedly stole packaged turkey and Tylenol from the Albertson's on North Mesa, then injured an employee with a thrown trash can while fleeing. The suspect is described as about 5'10" with a thin build, long hair, and a mustache. Anyone with information can anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 566-8477 (TIPS).
   

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  • To the person who posted about a kitten near the transmountain underpass that was curled on the rocks.
    The kitten is alive, my husband and I drove to see if we could spot him. We were able to get him and is now safe. He is very frightened and fatigued… (Nextdoor Bradley)
  • UPDATE: OWNER FOUND!
    YIPPEE Found a Husky on Thorn near the St. Sharbel Church. Please call me at 915-241-7912 if this is your dog. I have him at a friend's house… (Nextdoor Bandolero - Tarascas)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Gate Agent in El Paso. Apply here.
  • Eaton Aerospace posted a job opening for Assembler - Hiring Now in El Paso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Paso here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Bliss

  • On this day in space! Oct. 3, 1942: 1st successful launch of Germany's V-2 rocket lays foundation for the space age (space.com)
  • 120th Airlift Wing completes "fini flight" in C-130H models; new aircfraft expected in June (theelectricgf.com)

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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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