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Hey hey El Paso! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will El Paso Electric's new CEO shape your power future?
  • Planning to hit Fire Fest? Here's what awaits at Veterans Park.
  • Recognize anyone on El Paso's latest Most Wanted list?

Also on today's calendar: The Haunted Spirits Downtown Bar Crawl and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. El Paso Electric names new CEO amid Kelly Tomblin's retirement (kvia.com) — El Paso Electric is getting a new leader, as Eliecer "Eli" Viamontes steps in as president and CEO on Nov. 9 following Kelly Tomblin's retirement. For El Paso customers, the company stresses continuity in keeping the lights on while continuing Tomblin's push on strategic planning and renewable energy, with her staying through year's end to smooth the transition.
   

2. El Paso Fire Department hosts 5th annual Fire Fest Oct. 17 (ktsm.com) — El Paso families can head to Veterans Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 for the Fire Department's free Fire Fest, running from noon to 6 p.m. You'll see live firefighting demos, a helicopter landing, kids' activities, health resources, flu shots, child ID cards, and limited-edition giveaways, all while meeting the firefighters and first responders who serve El Paso every day.
   

3. Crime Stoppers of El Paso's 'Most Wanted' fugitives for the week of Oct. 10 (kfoxtv.com) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso has released this week's list of fugitives wanted by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and El Paso Police Department, and they're asking local residents for anonymous tips. If you recognize anyone, you can call 915-566-8477 or submit information online, and you may qualify for a cash reward if your tip leads to an arrest.
   

4. Local resident creates real-time crossing estimates platform for border bridges (kvia.com) — If you regularly cross between Juárez and El Paso, a new website called Fila de Puentes now shows live wait times for the Paso del Norte, Bridge of the Americas, Ysleta-Zaragoza, Stanton-Lerdo and other crossings so you can pick the fastest route. The platform combines CBP data, cameras and community reports, and currently shows heavy traffic at several key bridges.
   

5. Hudpeth County confirms: new $15B data center being built near Far East El Paso County (kfoxtv.com) — A $15 billion data center is planned in Hudspeth County just about 15 miles from Homestead Meadows North in far East El Paso County, raising big questions for nearby residents. Officials say it will generate its own power, limit water use, and bring hundreds of construction and permanent jobs, while promising better communication and oversight to protect local infrastructure and resources.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Not a bad picture, for taking it on my iPhone :)
    I feel so blessed from being able to take a trip to Colorado Springs, and returning back to my dear El Paso ! Forever my home. (Nextdoor Timberwolf)
  • My friend found two fur babies running up George Deiter by Edgemere.
    They have been taken to the Fred Wilson animal shelter. Please go get your babies. (Nextdoor Upper Mesa Hills)
  • City of El Paso Texas posted a job opening for Lateral Police Officer - 26th Academy Class in El Paso. Apply here.
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Leader - Unit 372 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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