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Hey there, El Paso! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a lower hospital tax rate could still raise your bill
  • Where are El Paso's DWI hot zones before Labor Day weekend?
  • Meet the El Paso therapy dog brightening days at Del Sol

Also on today's calendar: The El Paso Occult Tour: Tunnels, Temples & Secret Societies and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot, with a high of 105 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Some sun; record-tying heat, temps: high: 103, low: 76.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• El Paso County hospital district approves lower tax rate; homeowners may pay more still (kfoxtv.com) — El Paso County has approved a slightly lower hospital district tax rate for 2027, but most homeowners will still see higher bills because of rising property values. County leaders also raised the minimum wage for employees and detailed how University Medical Center and El Paso Children's Hospital are preparing for more patients, higher uncompensated care costs, and possible Medicaid funding cuts.
   

• 'Persistent problem.' A closer look at El Paso DWI hot zones, stats (elpasotimes.com) — El Paso officials say drunk driving remains a serious local problem, with DWI crashes peaking late weekend nights and hot zones along I-10, Five Points, and Zaragoza. Ahead of Labor Day, police and TxDOT are boosting enforcement and urging residents to plan sober rides, as alcohol-related crashes have caused dozens of recent deaths in the city.
   

• Coco the therapy dog - just what the doctor ordered (kvia.com) — Patients and staff at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso are getting comfort from Coco, a therapy dog who visits regularly with her handler, Rodd Garcia. Their rounds help ease stress and even spark breakthroughs, while local group Paws 4 Love looks for more dogs and handlers to expand this kind of support.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    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

  • Be Alert!
    The City is putting in new water lines, and the pressure is causing pipes to burst in our homes! My mother-in-law, a neighbor, and a friend have all… (Nextdoor Coronado Neighborhood Asn)
  • Watermelon man is sitting out on the corner of Strahan Road and Borderland right now.
    . We picked one up 2 days ago. It is delicious. Season is almost over if you want one, (Nextdoor El Paso Los Moros)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ramp Service Employee in El Paso. Apply here.
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for University Floor Technician - No Experience Required in El Paso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Paso here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Bliss

  • Wife of active-duty Army sergeant is deported to Honduras under Trump's immigration crackdown (sandiegouniontribune.com)
  • Active-duty military spouses detained amid Trump's deportation campaign (abcaudio.com)
  • Tuesdays of Honor: The Brown Brothers (wdbj7.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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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