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Fort Bliss Drone Controversy Sparks National Security Discussions in El Paso

Fort Bliss Drone Controversy Sparks National Security Discussions in El Paso

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 Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, September nineteenth. We start today with a major development that’s stirring national security discussions right here at home. Fort Bliss is assessing possible risks after the City of El Paso deployed Chinese-made DJI drones for public safety and airport operations near the base. City officials say they’ve kept lines of communication open with Fort Bliss and maintain that all drone data is secured on independent networks. Officials stress these drones help in emergencies and airport logistics, but the program is under government review and facing scrutiny at both state and federal levels. Many in our community have strong opinions, with some raising concerns about the city’s investment of over six hundred thousand dollars since twenty twenty-one. We’ll keep you posted as the story unfolds.

Moving over to city hall, El Paso City Council unanimously amended a two thousand twenty incentive agreement, green-lighting the sale of forty-five acres on the East Side for new housing and commercial development. In related news, the Council is considering new fire codes and outdoor business regulations, aiming to support emergency services and boost safety, especially as our population grows.

In real estate, El Paso housing inventory stays tight, with homes on average selling around three hundred sixty thousand dollars this past week. Rental prices hold steady, though new developments like the forty-five acres mentioned earlier are expected to bring more choices.

On the job front, hiring remains brisk across education, healthcare, and logistics. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso has just announced hiring for the new Fox Cancer Center, which broke ground yesterday. The project is expected to bring more than fifty new jobs over the next year.

Weather today is mild but a little breezy, with some clouds and highs in the mid-eighties. If you’re heading outdoors or attending local events, it should be pleasant. Just remember, September is known for increased asthma risks due to allergens, so those with sensitivities should take precautions.

Business activity reveals a few changes. GeoGeske and Fool’s Gold, two favorites in the Cincinnati District, will close by year’s end, making way for new dining and entertainment venues. Meanwhile, McDonald’s has launched the I Love to Read program in El Paso schools, handing out free books to support literacy.

On the education front, Ysleta ISD’s Board of Trustees adopted the lowest property tax rate in district history, offering welcome relief to local homeowners. Texas Tech and UTEP both made headlines: UTEP’s Aerospace Center guided the city’s drone program and also cheered a finalist spot for La Nube, the new child-focused STEM center, for a national museum award.

In sports, Eastlake High faces off against Rio Rancho tonight at the SAC, with high anticipation after last week's close win. UTEP’s basketball kicked off its season with a decisive seventy-nine to sixty victory over Northern New Mexico.

Community events this weekend include the Hunger Action Month drive—head to an Albertsons where some lucky shoppers are receiving surprise gift cards. Plus, a local show of support outside Erica Zamora’s home drew neighbors together, reminding us of El Paso’s heart.

As for crime, it’s been a busy week for police. Officers are investigating a party incident on Mesa Street after viral footage showed forceful arrests, raising public questions about police conduct. Separately, a thirty-seven-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for stabbing his own dog in Central El Paso. Police are urging anyone with information about recent thefts around the Northeast to contact Crime Stoppers.

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