Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, December 13, 2025.We start with breaking news from county leadership. El Paso County Commissioners Court is working to fix serious disruptions at the County Tax Assessor Collectors Office, where a backlog of more than five thousand vehicle title and registration transactions has slowed service. According to KFOX14, the problems tie back to a new state WebDealer system, and county leaders are urging us to renew registrations online to avoid surprise closures, especially as tax season nears.At City Hall, El Paso City Council is preparing to vote on a one point three million dollar contract to rebuild Sun Metros fire damaged operations center, a key hub for bus service across the city. The El Paso Times reports council is also pressing El Paso Water to hold public meetings on a proposed rate increase, something that could hit our monthly bills in the new year.In federal news with a local impact, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has introduced the El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower Modernization Act, aiming to secure funding for a brand new tower at El Paso International Airport. KFOX14 reports the current tower is nearly 60 years old, and a replacement would bring construction jobs and long term aviation jobs to our city.On the crime front, deputies with the El Paso County Constables Office Precinct Three cleared five unauthorized occupants from a vacant home in the 500 block of Barcelona Drive in south central El Paso. According to CBS4 Local, one man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, and this is the first local enforcement using new Texas anti squatting laws that allow quicker action to protect property owners and nearby neighbors. Crime Stoppers has also released its Most Wanted list for the week, and reminds us we can remain anonymous if we share tips that lead to an arrest.Weather wise, we stay mild and dry today with cool mornings, comfortable afternoon highs in the 60s, and light winds along I 10 and around Scenic Drive. That is good news for outdoor events and holiday shopping from Bassett Place to The Fountains at Farah, and we can expect similar conditions through the rest of the weekend.Traffic will be tighter around I 10 west near Mesa, Montana Avenue around Joe Battle, and Loop 375 near Zaragoza, with lane and ramp closures as TxDOT continues widening and maintenance projects, so we will want to give ourselves extra time if we are heading to the West Side or the Far East.In the job market, local listings show hundreds of openings in health care, logistics, and retail, especially near the Zaragoza Port of Entry and the industrial parks along Doniphan. Starting pay for many warehouse and entry level health care roles is in the mid to high teens per hour, and holiday hiring is still strong.Real estate agents report that median home prices in El Paso are holding in the mid two hundreds, with slightly more inventory than earlier this year in neighborhoods like the Far East near Tierra Este and on the West Side near Resler, giving buyers a little more room to negotiate while mortgage rates remain elevated but steady.Looking ahead, we have a full community calendar. Downtown, San Jacinto Plaza is glowing with holiday lights, ice skating, and family activities tonight and through the weekend. Local mercados and artisan fairs are popping up along South El Paso Street and in the Union Plaza area, great spots to support small businesses. And on Sunday night, ABC 7 Xtra will host a discussion on the newest Texas redistricting decision and what it means for future elections, giving us a chance to stay informed about how our districts are drawn.For schools, several high school bands and mariachi groups from El Paso ISD and Socorro ISD are celebrating strong performances in recent regional competitions, and winter sports are ramping up as basketball and soccer teams start district play across fields and gyms from Eastlake to Bowie.Sports fans can also look to UTEP, where the Miners basketball teams continue their non conference schedules at the Don Haskins Center, and high school football playoffs have wrapped, with local teams earning recognition across Texas for strong postseason runs.For a feel good story, community groups and volunteers are organizing holiday toy and coat drives near Segundo Barrio and the Lower Valley, working out of churches and community centers off Alameda and Delta, making sure families in need have warm clothing and gifts as we head deeper into the season.Thanks for tuning in today, and please remember to subscribe so we can keep bringing our listeners the news that matters most to life here in El Paso. 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.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence ...
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