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El Paso Film Fest Draws Hollywood, Ferveret Lures Tech Jobs, Sunset Amphitheater Breaks Ground
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Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, September twenty-seventh.
As we start our day, let’s look at the weather. After heavy winds overnight, we’re waking up to clear skies and seasonably warm temps in the low eighties by lunch. Winds calm as the day goes on, so any outdoor family plans at Memorial Park or the farmers market downtown should be smooth sailing.
In breaking news, our city finds itself in the national spotlight yet again as the El Paso Film Festival takes over the Plaza Theatre this week. Locals are beaming with pride as Hollywood studios take a fresh interest in filming here, thanks to new multimillion-dollar incentives from the state. Recent premiers like the Texas-shot film One Battle After Another have drawn big crowds. Organizers say, more than ever, stories filmed in our city are celebrating what it means to live on the border. New workshops at the festival highlight how young creatives can get started in movie-making, right here at home.
Turning to business, there’s big news for jobs in tech and construction. The El Paso City Council just approved an almost nine-hundred-thousand dollar incentive to lure Ferveret, a data center cooling company, to the west side. And in the region just north of the border, the massive Project Jupiter data center in Santa Teresa is moving forward after county commissioners approved the landmark one hundred sixty-five billion dollar deal, which could mean thousands of jobs over the next few years.
Construction is in focus today as VENU breaks ground on the Sunset Amphitheater in Northeast El Paso. This new twelve-thousand-seat venue just off Dyer Street is expected to bring in big music acts and inject an estimated two billion dollars into our economy over the coming decade. That means more options for live music fans and fresh opportunities for anyone looking to work in entertainment and hospitality.
There’s also some news from City Hall. The El Paso Zoo’s director, Joe Montisano, has been placed on temporary administrative leave. City officials are tight-lipped about the reasons and any timeline for his potential return, but zoo operations continue as scheduled.
Let’s not forget our local schools. Franklin High’s robotics team took top honors in the state pre-season meet, and Jefferson Silver Foxes football heads to playoffs after last night’s twenty-eight to fourteen win over Eastwood.
Crime in El Paso remains relatively low, though the Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office has added two hundred seventy new immigration cases this week, including one high-profile trafficking arrest involving a U.S. citizen right here. Local police remind us that traffic enforcement will be stepped up around the University area this weekend. If you see anything suspicious, authorities ask that you use the city’s anonymous tip line.
Looking ahead, the next few days are packed with events. The Tumbleweed Music Festival brings regional acts to San Jacinto Plaza starting this evening, and the El Paso Cattleman’s Spring Market returns Sunday morning on Montana Avenue with local vendors and fresh foods.
As a feel-good finish, we want to mention the volunteers from our Pawsitive Vibes program who spent yesterday afternoon hosting pet adoption drives and reading days at area schools. Their work brings together families and furry friends and reminds us of the spirit that sets El Paso apart.
Thank you for tuning in today. Remember to subscribe so you won’t miss your daily updates. 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 quietplease dot ai.
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As we start our day, let’s look at the weather. After heavy winds overnight, we’re waking up to clear skies and seasonably warm temps in the low eighties by lunch. Winds calm as the day goes on, so any outdoor family plans at Memorial Park or the farmers market downtown should be smooth sailing.
In breaking news, our city finds itself in the national spotlight yet again as the El Paso Film Festival takes over the Plaza Theatre this week. Locals are beaming with pride as Hollywood studios take a fresh interest in filming here, thanks to new multimillion-dollar incentives from the state. Recent premiers like the Texas-shot film One Battle After Another have drawn big crowds. Organizers say, more than ever, stories filmed in our city are celebrating what it means to live on the border. New workshops at the festival highlight how young creatives can get started in movie-making, right here at home.
Turning to business, there’s big news for jobs in tech and construction. The El Paso City Council just approved an almost nine-hundred-thousand dollar incentive to lure Ferveret, a data center cooling company, to the west side. And in the region just north of the border, the massive Project Jupiter data center in Santa Teresa is moving forward after county commissioners approved the landmark one hundred sixty-five billion dollar deal, which could mean thousands of jobs over the next few years.
Construction is in focus today as VENU breaks ground on the Sunset Amphitheater in Northeast El Paso. This new twelve-thousand-seat venue just off Dyer Street is expected to bring in big music acts and inject an estimated two billion dollars into our economy over the coming decade. That means more options for live music fans and fresh opportunities for anyone looking to work in entertainment and hospitality.
There’s also some news from City Hall. The El Paso Zoo’s director, Joe Montisano, has been placed on temporary administrative leave. City officials are tight-lipped about the reasons and any timeline for his potential return, but zoo operations continue as scheduled.
Let’s not forget our local schools. Franklin High’s robotics team took top honors in the state pre-season meet, and Jefferson Silver Foxes football heads to playoffs after last night’s twenty-eight to fourteen win over Eastwood.
Crime in El Paso remains relatively low, though the Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office has added two hundred seventy new immigration cases this week, including one high-profile trafficking arrest involving a U.S. citizen right here. Local police remind us that traffic enforcement will be stepped up around the University area this weekend. If you see anything suspicious, authorities ask that you use the city’s anonymous tip line.
Looking ahead, the next few days are packed with events. The Tumbleweed Music Festival brings regional acts to San Jacinto Plaza starting this evening, and the El Paso Cattleman’s Spring Market returns Sunday morning on Montana Avenue with local vendors and fresh foods.
As a feel-good finish, we want to mention the volunteers from our Pawsitive Vibes program who spent yesterday afternoon hosting pet adoption drives and reading days at area schools. Their work brings together families and furry friends and reminds us of the spirit that sets El Paso apart.
Thank you for tuning in today. Remember to subscribe so you won’t miss your daily updates. 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 quietplease dot ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
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