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El Paso Mourns Tragic Loss, Data Centers Reshape Economy, and Community Unites to Protect Resler Canyon
Published 7 months ago
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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, September 26, 2025. We wake up with heavy hearts as our community mourns the loss of Mia Molina and Victoria Whitman, tragically killed in a murder-suicide near the El Paso police headquarters on Raynor Street earlier this week. Police have identified 28-year-old Uriel Ontiveros as the offender, who also died at the scene. There’s an ongoing investigation and a call for support for affected families as the city rallies to assist them during this difficult time.
We also saw traffic come to a complete standstill on I-10 at Schuster last night after a crash closed all lanes for several hours. Commuters faced major delays, but lanes have now reopened. Today’s weather brings cool, clear skies, with temperatures rising to the mid-80s by midday. Afternoon gusts may hit 20 miles per hour, so keep that in mind if you’re headed out. The outlook for this weekend stays sunny and pleasant—great for outdoor plans.
From city hall, the council is still buzzing about Project Jupiter, the new $165 billion data center campus in Santa Teresa just outside El Paso. Developers, including OpenAI and Oracle, promise up to 750 new local full-time jobs once the facility is up and running, along with $50 million for water infrastructure improvements in the region. Concerns linger over water use and energy needs, but officials assure us this could reshape our regional economy for decades. The recent vote was close and animated, reflecting lots of community interest.
Turning to local real estate and business, Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is planning a massive $800 million data center in Northeast El Paso. Meanwhile, Ferveret, a data center cooling firm, is setting up shop in the city with about 30 new tech jobs on the horizon. Local housing inventory has ticked up slightly, with the average home price holding right around $250,000.
For those looking for community fun, mark your calendars for the Trivia on Tap event at Old Sheepdog Brewery on October 9, kicking off Early Giving for El Paso Giving Day. Tonight, Bassett Place hosts the premiere of “One Battle After Another” at the IMAX theater, drawing local filmmakers and movie buffs.
School news brings a win for the University of Texas at El Paso, which hit a record enrollment of 26,000 students this fall. Eastwood High football continues their exciting trip to California, funded by boosters, and promises a good game ahead. In education, both UTEP and EPCC are expanding their esports programs, aiming to prepare students for careers in a booming billion-dollar industry.
We wrap up with a feel-good story: Resler Canyon, a beloved landmark, celebrates 20 years of community-driven protection. Local volunteers have restored trails and ensured this green space remains open for everyone—a testament to what we can achieve together.
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We also saw traffic come to a complete standstill on I-10 at Schuster last night after a crash closed all lanes for several hours. Commuters faced major delays, but lanes have now reopened. Today’s weather brings cool, clear skies, with temperatures rising to the mid-80s by midday. Afternoon gusts may hit 20 miles per hour, so keep that in mind if you’re headed out. The outlook for this weekend stays sunny and pleasant—great for outdoor plans.
From city hall, the council is still buzzing about Project Jupiter, the new $165 billion data center campus in Santa Teresa just outside El Paso. Developers, including OpenAI and Oracle, promise up to 750 new local full-time jobs once the facility is up and running, along with $50 million for water infrastructure improvements in the region. Concerns linger over water use and energy needs, but officials assure us this could reshape our regional economy for decades. The recent vote was close and animated, reflecting lots of community interest.
Turning to local real estate and business, Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is planning a massive $800 million data center in Northeast El Paso. Meanwhile, Ferveret, a data center cooling firm, is setting up shop in the city with about 30 new tech jobs on the horizon. Local housing inventory has ticked up slightly, with the average home price holding right around $250,000.
For those looking for community fun, mark your calendars for the Trivia on Tap event at Old Sheepdog Brewery on October 9, kicking off Early Giving for El Paso Giving Day. Tonight, Bassett Place hosts the premiere of “One Battle After Another” at the IMAX theater, drawing local filmmakers and movie buffs.
School news brings a win for the University of Texas at El Paso, which hit a record enrollment of 26,000 students this fall. Eastwood High football continues their exciting trip to California, funded by boosters, and promises a good game ahead. In education, both UTEP and EPCC are expanding their esports programs, aiming to prepare students for careers in a booming billion-dollar industry.
We wrap up with a feel-good story: Resler Canyon, a beloved landmark, celebrates 20 years of community-driven protection. Local volunteers have restored trails and ensured this green space remains open for everyone—a testament to what we can achieve together.
Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe for tomorrow’s updates and more local stories. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI