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🌱 Patch AM: Investigation underway after contractor injured at Central El Paso refinery

Coming up: The Sunset Heights Ghost Walk on the El Paso Patch calendar

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Hi there, El Paso! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Investigation underway after contractor injured at Central El Paso refinery
  • Serious East El Paso crash leaves motorbike rider critically injured
  • Headed to Karol G at the Sun Bowl? Read this first.

Also on today's calendar: The Sunset Heights Ghost Walk and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Record-tying heat, temps: high: 100, low: 78.
  • Thursday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Contractor injured during maintenance work at Marathon refinery in Central El Paso (cbs4local.com) — A contractor was injured during weekend maintenance work at the Marathon refinery in Central El Paso and was taken to a medical facility, though their condition and the cause remain unclear. Marathon says safety is its top priority and has launched an investigation to determine what happened and whether corrective actions are needed, with more details expected as this developing story continues.
   

2. One person in serious condition after crash involving motorbike in East El Paso (kfoxtv.com) — A person is in serious condition after an SUV and motorbike collided Monday afternoon at Pebble Hills Boulevard and Nolan Richardson Drive in East El Paso, near Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School. El Paso Fire Department officials say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to the hospital, and details on how the crash happened are still pending as this story develops.
   

3. Know before you go: Karol G concert at Sun Bowl (ktsm.com) — Karol G is bringing two massive shows to UTEP's Sun Bowl this Labor Day weekend, and organizers want El Paso fans to be ready. The guide covers parking rules, ADA access, clear bag policies, water and prohibited items, ticket tips, and why you absolutely can't watch from the surrounding mountains.
   

4. UTEP enrollment hits record high as students report 30-40 minute searches for parking (kfoxtv.com) — UTEP's record-breaking enrollment is crowding campus parking lots, leaving many El Paso students circling for 30–40 minutes and weighing tickets against being late to class. University officials cite new housing construction and preparations for Karol G's Sun Bowl concerts, and are expanding Miner Shuttle hours and exploring off-campus options while urging students to arrive early, carpool, or use transit.
   

5. Data center boom enters Texas governor's race as Meta builds $14B El Paso campus (kfoxtv.com) — A $14 billion Meta data center campus in El Paso is now at the center of the Texas governor's race, as Gov. Greg Abbott pauses new data center approvals and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa demands tougher rules. Both campaigns are responding to El Paso residents' worries about water use, electricity demand, noise, and neighborhood impacts as the project moves forward.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Tutoring 1st - 5th grade
    Helen Ball El El Paso, TX 79936
    3:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Tribe Day- Wear something from a New York character
    Chester E Jordan El Paso, TX 79938
  • A-Rated Dress Up - Dress alike with your friends
    Lujan-Chavez El El Paso, TX 79938
    8:00 am
  • After school tutoring
    Chester E Jordan El Paso, TX 79938
    3:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • City champs- Wear sports gear
    Chester E Jordan El Paso, TX 79938

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This little Angel , that we called Manchas was going to be put to sleep by a local Rescue and a Haven because " she didn't have a good quality of life".
    Her problem is " Incontinence" due to an accident. Her quality of life is great. ( Mine has become more difficult because of the care she needs)… (Nextdoor Mountain Arroyo)
  • The South Rim of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park looking east towards Santa Elena Canyon.
    The canyon's right side lies within Big Bend National Park in Texas, USA, while the left side is protected within the Cañón de Santa Elena Flora and… (Nextdoor Three Hills)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 183 in El Paso. Apply here.
  • Trice Healthcare posted a job opening for Material Handler I 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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