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Good morning to you El Paso! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will your next Ascarate pool party or golf round cost?
  • What a $3.5M sheriff's deficit could mean for El Paso's public safety
  • Will extra county holidays change how and when you get services?

Also on today's calendar: The El Paso Occult Tour: Tunnels, Temples & Secret Societies and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 107 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunshine; record-tying heat, temps: high: 106, low: 78.
  • Thursday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 103 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• El Paso County approves new parks and recreation fees; to take effect Oct. 1 (kfoxtv.com) — El Paso County is raising some parks and recreation fees starting Oct. 1, including new tiered pool rental prices at Ascarate Aquatics Center and slightly higher golf cart rates at Ascarate Golf Course. Daily pool admission and green fees will stay the same, while new seasonal swim passes and updated sports and tournament fees aim to balance affordability with maintenance costs.
   

• El Paso Sheriff's Office projected deficit grows to $3.5M (ktsm.com) — El Paso County officials now project a $3.5 million deficit for the Sheriff's Office by the end of the fiscal year, driven largely by salaries, overtime, and jail meal costs. Budget staff are giving weekly updates, exploring grant transfers, and planning a $1.5 million contingency for jail meals, while Sheriff Oscar Ugarte leans on overtime to keep law enforcement and jail operations staffed.
   

• El Paso County Commissioners look to expand paid holidays for staff (kvia.com) — El Paso County leaders are weighing whether to add five paid holiday days for county employees, likely clustered around July 4 or the late-December slowdown. Commissioners say fixed extra days off could reduce burnout, improve productivity, and avoid service backlogs, while essential operations like the sheriff's office would get alternate scheduling to keep critical services running.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • All Star Eagles
    Vista Del Sol El El Paso, TX 79936
    8:00 am
    • Wednesday August 26
  • College Shirt Day
    Helen Ball El El Paso, TX 79936
    • Thursday August 27
  • August Attendance Incentive Ends
    Vista Del Sol El El Paso, TX 79936
  • Fall Pictures with uniform
    Helen Ball El El Paso, TX 79936
    8:00 am
  • Full Moon Nature Therapy Walk
    Franklin Mountains State Park FranklinMountainsStatePark Map&Directions
    8:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Popcorn Social
    Vista Del Sol El El Paso, TX 79936

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A big congratulations to El Paso School of Pharmacy and the 51 students during the White Coat Ceremony .
    Best of wishes to each and every one of you . El Paso Strong! (Nextdoor Ridgecrest)
  • Twenty-one years.
    I brought Marley home in my late twenties, and she walked by my side all the way into my mid-forties. Through every chapter, every high, and every… (Nextdoor Kohlberg)
  • Faith Technologies posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in El Paso. Apply here.
  • ManpowerGroup posted a job opening for Material Handler 1st shift in El Paso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Paso here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Bliss

  • Wife of active-duty Texas soldier grabbed at Walmart, deported to Honduras (beaumontenterprise.com)
  • Wife of active-duty Army sergeant is deported to Honduras under Trump's immigration crackdown (sfchronicle.com)

Canutillo

  • After 28 years at Canutillo, Scott Brooks prepares for one last run (elpasotimes.com)

Horizon City

  • Man arrested in Horizon City for speeding and warrants (ktsm.com)
  • 20-year-old accused of raping woman at his home in Horizon City (kfoxtv.com)
  • Texas Democratic representative files impeachment articles against President Trump (kfoxtv.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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