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🌱 Patch AM: What Abbott’s new school spending cap could really mean for El Paso

Also, don't miss Family Day Fiesta 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:

  • What Abbott's new school spending cap could really mean for El Paso
  • Will federal dollars finally bring paved roads and sewers to Futureland?
  • How CBP and El Paso rescuers pulled off a risky night airlift

Also on today's calendar: Family Day Fiesta and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 105 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 102, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 103 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gov. Abbott proposes legislation capping administrative spending in schools, limited impact expected in El Paso (elpasomatters.org) — Gov. Greg Abbott used a campaign stop in El Paso to pitch legislation requiring school districts to spend at least 70% of funds "in the classroom," but local education leaders say most area districts already meet that mark. El Paso and Ysleta officials argue the real problem is inadequate state funding and enrollment declines, pointing to recent layoffs and financial exigency at EPISD as they brace for more budget pressure.
   

• City explores federal funding for Futureland improvements (kfoxtv.com) — Futureland residents in Northeast El Paso may finally see long-awaited basics like paved streets, streetlights, and sewer service as the city explores federal Community Project Funding with Rep. Veronica Escobar's office. City staff estimate roughly $50 million in phased work, while El Paso Water's wastewater project remains scheduled for 2030 but could move up the priority list. Neighbors are pressing leaders to deliver the same infrastructure other El Pasoans already have.
   

• CBP, Border Patrol agents assist in injured hiker rescue in Franklin Mountains (ktsm.com) — An injured hiker was airlifted from Franklin Mountains State Park after El Paso Fire Department's search and rescue team called in U.S. Customs and Border Protection air and Border Patrol specialists for help. Crews used night vision and hoist operations to reach the man on steep terrain, ultimately stabilizing and transporting him safely. Local and federal teams say close coordination made the nighttime rescue possible.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • MHS Feeder Literacy Night
    Montwood Middle 12000 Montwood Dr, El Paso, TX 79936, USA
    5:00 pm
  • Montwood Feeder Literacy Night
    Elfida Chavez El El Paso, TX 79936
    5:00 pm
  • MHS Family Literacy Night
    Helen Ball El El Paso, TX 79936
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • Boys Soccer vs. Sybert
    Montwood Middle 11710 Pebble Hills Blvd, El Paso, TX 79936, USA
    8:00 am
  • Baseball vs. Sybert
    Montwood Middle 11530 Edgemere Blvd, El Paso, TX 79936, USA
    8:00 am
  • Softball vs. Sybert
    Montwood Middle 11530 Edgemere Blvd, El Paso, TX 79936, USA
    8:00 am
  • Girls Soccer vs. Sybert
    Montwood Middle 11530 Edgemere Blvd, El Paso, TX 79936, USA
    8:00 am

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a home for this baby.
    Female, spayed , chipped . Been fostering her. Please message me to know more . (Nextdoor Bandolero - Tarascas)
  • That last post, and some of the comments on it, got me thinking a little more.
    I appreciate the people who took the time to respond and add something thoughtful to the conversation. **El Paso, we CAN be better than that.** And… (Nextdoor Mountain View North)
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for University Custodian Cleaner - No Experience Required in El Paso. Apply here.
  • Yadkin Valley Cabinet Co, Inc posted a job opening for Legal Administrative Assistant/Front Office Manager in El Paso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Paso here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Bliss

  • Army Soldier Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison After Assault on 3-Year-Old Caught on Camera (military.com)
  • Data centers in US are new nuclear waste — nobody wants them nearby (news-pravda.com)
  • Army Certifies Rifle Squads During Live-Fire Training (militaryspot.com)

Canutillo

  • Canutillo ISD teacher selected for prestigious history program (ktsm.com)
  • Canutillo ISD looking for new principal for Canutillo High (kvia.com)
  • El Paso's LJ Martin continues rise with preseason AP All-America honor (elpasotimes.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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