Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, September 13, 2025.
As we wake up to a clear, cool start across the Borderland, high temperatures today look comfortable, hovering in the upper 80s, with just a light breeze. It’s a perfect day for getting outside and enjoying all that El Paso has to offer. The weekend forecast holds steady with sunny skies and mild evenings, so any outdoor plans should be safe from the weather.
We start with a major story shaping the future of our city. Excitement is building downtown as a new economic impact study shows the proposed six point five acre Deck Plaza over Interstate 10 could bring close to a billion dollars in long-term economic activity to El Paso. This visionary park would reconnect neighborhoods long divided by the interstate, deliver hundreds of permanent jobs, and offer fresh green space with playgrounds, dog parks, and an amphitheater. Construction alone is expected to create nearly two thousand jobs and pump three hundred million dollars into our local economy. City leaders are encouraging community input on the project, emphasizing that this is our chance to help define a regional landmark that will host festivals, concerts, and gatherings for generations.
Inside City Hall, transition is making news as Paul Albright, our chief military officer, prepares to step down. He resigned late last month with his departure effective in just under two weeks. The city is expected to announce plans for filling his role soon, so we’ll keep you posted.
Turning to our streets, El Paso Police are asking for help identifying a suspect who stole a pair of Nike shoes from the WSS store on Zaragoza. The incident happened in the Lower Valley just before one thirty in the afternoon on August thirtieth. As always, if you recognize the individual on the store’s surveillance video, Crime Stoppers is taking anonymous tips.
Crime Stoppers has also released their latest Most Wanted list in partnership with the El Paso County Sheriff and Police Departments, highlighting several fugitives still at large. If you have information to help, remember tips could lead to cash rewards and help keep our neighborhoods safe.
On the national stage, immigration enforcement remains a heated issue at home. Two El Paso DACA recipients, Xochitl Santiago and Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, were recently detained by ICE despite having long-standing roots in our community. This has sparked protests and legal action here and across the country. Santiago’s deportation proceedings were halted this week after a judge’s order, but Gamez Lira remains in detention as court battles continue, raising concerns among human rights advocates in our city.
For those job-hunting, the construction boom tied to major public projects like the Deck Plaza is promising to boost local employment. Roughly eighteen hundred new jobs are expected just for the build phase, with more positions anticipated in new housing, retail, and hospitality as downtown revitalizes. If you are thinking of buying or selling a home, keep an eye on property values in the downtown area, as the new park could drive up prices by five to ten percent over the next several years.
This weekend, make time to explore local events. The Plaza Theatre on Pioneer Plaza is hosting a jazz fusion showcase tonight, and Chalk the Block kicks off downtown with art spanning Franklin Avenue. Mando Mondays at the San Jacinto Plaza bandshell are back, bringing local musicians and food trucks to the heart of the city.
In El Paso schools, Socorro High’s robotics team landed a first-place trophy this week at a regional competition. And on the field, the Franklin Cougars pulled off a dramatic win against Eastwood in Friday night football, thrilling fans at the Sun Bowl with a last-minute touchdown.
We wrap up with a feel-good story out of Central El Paso, where volunteers organized a back-to-school fair on Alabama Street, giving away hundreds of backpacks and books to kids in need. It’s a small reminder of the generous spirit that keeps our community thriving.
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