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Borderland Expressway Funding, New Businesses, and Community Initiatives - El Paso Local Pulse
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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, August 22, and it is already shaping up to be a busy day in our Borderland. Let’s start with the news that has our attention this morning. The Texas Transportation Commission just approved one hundred fifty million dollars in new funding for the last phase of the Borderland Expressway. That brings the total investment in our district to over two billion dollars, promising relief for traffic congestion and a smoother route around Northeast El Paso. This is a gigantic step for our infrastructure and local commerce.
At City Hall, commissioners are discussing updates on some major bond projects. Plans are moving forward for a brand new animal shelter, upgrades to parks like Ascarate Park, and a new office for the medical examiner. Each project is set to bring new jobs and improved services, with community meetings on the horizon so we all get a chance to weigh in.
On the business front, the ribbon is freshly cut at El Paso’s newest Palenque Grill in the Cielo Vista Mall. This family-owned restaurant group—famed for authentic Mexican dishes—has brought thousands of jobs across Texas and continues to build a legacy right here in El Paso. In the world of gaming, EP Gaming and Toys has opened its doors at a brand-new location, offering everything from retro consoles to reproduction games for local fans.
The job market continues to hold steady, bolstered by ongoing construction, retail expansions, and UTEP’s recent campus investments. We expect roughly two hundred new positions over the next month linked to these projects.
El Paso’s real estate community is busy showing new listings east of Joe Battle Boulevard and also seeing a slight uptick in average home prices by about two percent over last spring. Rental properties, particularly near UTEP and around the expanding loop, remain in high demand.
As for the weather, we need to be careful. Extreme heat persists across our area, with today’s high expected to top one hundred three degrees yet again. That’s putting city cooling centers and emergency services on alert, and officials are urging everyone—especially seniors and those in need—to seek help and stay safe. Overnight lows are remaining above ninety, so take care of pets and check on neighbors if you can.
Big weekend ahead for music lovers: Bobby Pulido is bringing his show to the Plaza Theatre, and Kaskade is set to light up Elmont with an evening set. Over at the El Paso County Coliseum, the Cosmic Cinema Art Show and Market opens its doors free of charge from five to ten PM. For the sports fans, our El Paso Locomotive faces Sacramento Republic FC at Southwest University Park Saturday night. It should be a high-energy match, and tickets are still available. And if you are looking for something different, the NPC Body Building Expo is at the Convention Center from nine to five.
School is back in session and UTEP is celebrating its Miner Welcome, a two-week festival for students. The big Texas Western Gold Rush event launches Monday night at Centennial Plaza with live music, fireworks, and giveaways. Later in September, Minerpalooza promises even more fun for students and locals.
In neighborhood headlines, a quick mention that a rollover crash at I-10 and Trowbridge sent one person to the hospital last night, with traffic delays expected through midmorning. Public safety crews are responding quickly and urge cautious driving as lanes reopen.
Finally, some good news for our community: volunteers from various churches have teamed up to deliver fans and cool water to seniors on Alameda Avenue, offering relief from this brutal heat. It’s a heartwarming sight and a reminder of how our city comes together when it matters most.
This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thank you for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been
At City Hall, commissioners are discussing updates on some major bond projects. Plans are moving forward for a brand new animal shelter, upgrades to parks like Ascarate Park, and a new office for the medical examiner. Each project is set to bring new jobs and improved services, with community meetings on the horizon so we all get a chance to weigh in.
On the business front, the ribbon is freshly cut at El Paso’s newest Palenque Grill in the Cielo Vista Mall. This family-owned restaurant group—famed for authentic Mexican dishes—has brought thousands of jobs across Texas and continues to build a legacy right here in El Paso. In the world of gaming, EP Gaming and Toys has opened its doors at a brand-new location, offering everything from retro consoles to reproduction games for local fans.
The job market continues to hold steady, bolstered by ongoing construction, retail expansions, and UTEP’s recent campus investments. We expect roughly two hundred new positions over the next month linked to these projects.
El Paso’s real estate community is busy showing new listings east of Joe Battle Boulevard and also seeing a slight uptick in average home prices by about two percent over last spring. Rental properties, particularly near UTEP and around the expanding loop, remain in high demand.
As for the weather, we need to be careful. Extreme heat persists across our area, with today’s high expected to top one hundred three degrees yet again. That’s putting city cooling centers and emergency services on alert, and officials are urging everyone—especially seniors and those in need—to seek help and stay safe. Overnight lows are remaining above ninety, so take care of pets and check on neighbors if you can.
Big weekend ahead for music lovers: Bobby Pulido is bringing his show to the Plaza Theatre, and Kaskade is set to light up Elmont with an evening set. Over at the El Paso County Coliseum, the Cosmic Cinema Art Show and Market opens its doors free of charge from five to ten PM. For the sports fans, our El Paso Locomotive faces Sacramento Republic FC at Southwest University Park Saturday night. It should be a high-energy match, and tickets are still available. And if you are looking for something different, the NPC Body Building Expo is at the Convention Center from nine to five.
School is back in session and UTEP is celebrating its Miner Welcome, a two-week festival for students. The big Texas Western Gold Rush event launches Monday night at Centennial Plaza with live music, fireworks, and giveaways. Later in September, Minerpalooza promises even more fun for students and locals.
In neighborhood headlines, a quick mention that a rollover crash at I-10 and Trowbridge sent one person to the hospital last night, with traffic delays expected through midmorning. Public safety crews are responding quickly and urge cautious driving as lanes reopen.
Finally, some good news for our community: volunteers from various churches have teamed up to deliver fans and cool water to seniors on Alameda Avenue, offering relief from this brutal heat. It’s a heartwarming sight and a reminder of how our city comes together when it matters most.
This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. Thank you for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been