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Hi El Paso! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much could your El Paso water bill go up next year?
  • Serious Far East El Paso crash sends three people to the hospital
  • How a federal judge just protected El Paso County's safety funding

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. El Paso Water mulls budget, rate increase options as key projects loom (elpasomatters.org) — Your El Paso water bill could rise by about $60 a year as El Paso Water weighs several budget options tied to major pipe, plant, and flood-control projects. The Public Service Board will decide in January, and residents can learn more or comment at nine community meetings across the city from Oct. 13–22 before any rate hike is finalized.
   

2. One person airlifted to hospital, two others injured after two-vehicle crash in Far East El Paso (kvia.com) — Three people have been taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash early Saturday afternoon at Montana Avenue and Mager Drive in Far East El Paso, with one person airlifted by FireStar in serious condition. Deputies and firefighters remain on scene, and officials have not yet released further details on the victims' conditions or what caused the collision.
   

3. Judge blocks Trump's efforts to block El Paso County federal funding (texarkanagazette.com) — El Paso County just won a major federal court case protecting more than $1.9 million in local anti-terrorism and first-responder funding from being tied to new Trump administration election rules. A judge in Washington, D.C., ruled FEMA and DHS acted unlawfully by trying to condition Homeland Security grants on controversial voting changes, allowing El Paso to keep its current election practices while preserving critical public safety dollars.
   

4. Deadly weekend on El Paso roads continues with fatal motorcycle crash on Westside (ktsm.com) — A deadly weekend on El Paso roads has left at least five people dead and several others injured, including a fatal motorcycle crash late Saturday on North Desert Boulevard. Crashes on the Westside, Lower Valley, and far East El Paso are keeping investigators busy and highlight the need for extra caution while driving locally.
   

5. The West Texas Town of El Paso (gilmermirror.com) — A recent first-time visitor shares four packed days exploring El Paso's mountains, museums, missions, gardens, theater, and standout local restaurants like Taconeta. Written for Texas travelers, it still offers locals a warm outsider's perspective on the city's diversity, scenery, and culture, and might even give you a few fresh ideas for your own El Paso staycation itinerary.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in El Paso, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 31 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Coronado Neighborhood Asn)
  • Thank you everybody, I don't know what I would do without you, knowing you care for us makes me breath easier.
    We are home, she is asleep, they gave her medicine in her IV called Midilin and boy that did it before I knew it her migraine was gone and she was… (Nextdoor Terrace Hills)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1085 in El Paso. Apply here.
  • GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler I - Shipping & Receiving 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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