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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:

  • See what EPISD's new financial dashboard reveals about district spending
  • Recognize this GPS theft suspect from Northwest El Paso?
  • How high did the Rio Grande get near El Paso this week?

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• EPISD unveils financial dashboard to make district budget data clearer for the public (kfoxtv.com) — El Paso ISD has rolled out a new online financial dashboard so families and residents can easily track enrollment, revenue, expenses, and payroll trends. Board President Leah Hanany says it's part of a push for clearer reporting, stronger governance, and transparency around issues like superintendent accountability and classroom use of AI. You can explore the data and board goals directly through EPISD's website.
   

• El Paso police needs help locating GPS thief (kfoxtv.com) — El Paso police and Crime Stoppers are asking for your help identifying a man accused of jumping a counter at the Bass Pro Shop on North Desert Boulevard and stealing two high-end Garmin GPS units. The suspect fled in a dark heavy-duty dually pickup. Anyone with information can anonymously contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso and may qualify for a cash reward.
   

• Rio Grande reaches third-highest level on record in El Paso; levees limit flooding (kfoxtv.com) — The Rio Grande just hit its third-highest level on record in El Paso, sending water into nearby parks, walking paths and a McNutt–Paisano on-ramp but sparing neighborhoods thanks to levees. Crews from El Paso Water and the city's emergency management office are pumping out floodwater in Sunland Park, while residents are urged to stay off levees and away from River Levee Park for now.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • WELL… APPARENTLY WE'RE HAVING A PROMOTION CEREMONY.
    If you know me, you probably won't be surprised to hear that I did NOT want a promotion ceremony. My plan was simple: pin on the new rank, call it a… (Nextdoor Album)
  • Lost dog—if anyone has seen him or has him, please contact me.
    He got out of the house today, September 30th. In the cielo vista área.Perdí a mi perro en área de cielo vista por favor si lo ven comunicarse… (Nextdoor Cielo Vista East)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 183 in El Paso. Apply here.
  • Livingston International posted a job opening for Material Handler in El Paso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Paso here.

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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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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