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Utility Hikes, Street Fees, Hiring Fair, and HIV Data: El Paso Local Pulse

Utility Hikes, Street Fees, Hiring Fair, and HIV Data: El Paso Local Pulse

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 Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Thursday, November 13th. We start with news affecting every household: utility rates are under the spotlight across our city. Texas Gas Service is proposing a 27 percent increase that could mean an extra ten to fourteen dollars added to monthly bills. City leaders say rate decisions may end up costing El Paso families nearly forty dollars more each month once gas, water, and electricity changes are finalized. Community meetings continue tonight—the Wayne Thornton Recreation Center on Walter Jones hosts one from five to six thirty, followed by a session at the Northeast Regional Command Center on Dyer from seven to eight thirty. City officials want as many voices as possible before state regulators make a final decision, so this is a direct chance to be heard.

Turning to City Hall, public works is the hot topic this week. City Council is considering a new street-use fee for residents and businesses to close shortfalls in the road budget. Officials say we spend about ten million dollars each year keeping up with street repairs, which is not enough given rising costs and aging roads. There’s talk of adding a fee of either four, seven, or even over eleven dollars a month—potentially as part of your water bill—to fund preventive projects and avoid more costly repairs down the line. The city promises plenty of outreach and discussion before a vote, so expect this debate to unfold in the coming months.

Job seekers have a busy morning ahead. The Red, White, and You Hiring Event is happening right now at the Armed Forces Reserve Center. About twenty local employers are recruiting—big names like the FBI, Texas Department of Public Safety, and El Paso Police Department are all looking for talent. The fair runs until one this afternoon.

On the real estate and charity front, HD Realty Group is getting ready to donate three hundred turkeys to local families in need ahead of Thanksgiving. It’s yet another sign of neighbors helping neighbors as the holidays approach.

Turning to health news, the nonprofit AIDSVu has expanded city-level HIV data maps and now includes El Paso. New data shows a thirty-two percent rise in diagnoses from 2019 to 2023, especially impacting Hispanic communities. Officials emphasize the city’s overall rates remain low for Texas, but the increase means prevention and community outreach are vital.

In schools, there was excitement this week as Montwood High’s girls’ volleyball swept their playoff quarterfinals Tuesday evening, and an El Paso Independent School District teacher, Ms. Lopez from Franklin High, was just named a finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year.

For the weather, we’re looking at highs this afternoon around seventy-four and plenty of sunshine—a perfect backdrop for outdoor plans. Winds will stay mild, so it’s smooth sailing through the evening, with cooler temperatures moving in overnight.

On public safety, police responded overnight to a burglary on Alameda near downtown. No injuries have been reported, and one suspect is in custody. Authorities are reminding all of us to lock doors and windows, especially as the holiday season approaches.

Before we go, a quick feel-good story—this weekend, a group of students from UTEP are organizing a cleanup at Memorial Park. They’re inviting volunteers from across the area to join and make an impact in the community.

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