Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, November 21st, 2025.
We wake up today to breaking news from Doniphan Drive in Canutillo, where fire crews continue to battle an early-morning blaze at La Esperanza Tortilla Factory. The northbound lanes near Las Tuna Avenue are closed while emergency crews respond, and deputies urge us to find alternate routes as delays are expected. Thankfully, there are no reports of injuries at this time, but we’ll keep an eye on the situation throughout the day.
In other major developments, concerns about timely mail delivery in El Paso are making headlines again. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is calling for a formal investigation into ongoing postal service issues, citing mail delays and vandalized mailboxes that have left many of us waiting months for medications and bills. She’s asked the USPS Inspector General to review operations at fourteen area post offices after repeated complaints from both residents and postal workers, highlighting problems with slow delivery, outdated vehicles, and employee morale.
Turning to city hall, the El Paso Water utility is eyeing a possible rate hike, with a proposed increase of about ten dollars per month for most households. El Paso Water says the higher rates would help improve flood control, expand water supply, and maintain service quality. Public input is still being collected before the city council votes in January, so residents are encouraged to voice their opinions at upcoming meetings.
Job seekers in El Paso may want to keep an eye on the healthcare and logistics sectors. Recent numbers show a steady demand for nurses, truck drivers, and warehouse staff, but some experts note fewer new retail postings this month, reflecting seasonal trends. In real estate, median home prices in our city remain just under 240,000 dollars, although inventory remains tight and buyers are continuing to face stiff competition for listings near schools west of Mesa Street.
On the statewide political stage, the future of Texas congressional district maps is in limbo. A panel of federal judges here in El Paso has blocked the use of a new map, citing racial gerrymandering. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide soon whether the 2026 midterms will use the new lines or revert to the old map. This decision is crucial for both political hopefuls and voters as the congressional filing deadline approaches in December.
Turning to today’s weather, we’re starting off with clear skies and mild temperatures in the low fifties, warming to the high seventies by late afternoon. Winds will pick up just a bit, so outdoor events and athletic practices should go as planned right through sunset.
Around town, there’s excitement for the Sun City Music Festival happening Saturday at San Jacinto Plaza, with live performances from local bands and El Paso favorites. The El Paso Museum of Art just opened a new exhibit featuring Chicano art from across the Southwest, and the Plaza Theatre hosts a touring Broadway show tonight. School pride is running high after the Bowie Bears clinched a regional championship in soccer yesterday, beating Chapin High in a thrilling overtime win. Andress High’s basketball team also picked up an early season victory, giving fans plenty to cheer for.
In business, we’re seeing another new coffee shop open up on Montana Avenue, while a long-time bakery on Alameda is closing its doors after nearly five decades, citing rising costs and changing customer habits.
On a more serious note, El Paso police report an arrest last night along North Stanton Street in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries. Officers remind us to lock our cars and keep valuables out of sight, especially in busy shopping areas. Meanwhile, federal agents in El Paso report a New Mexico man has been sentenced to over twenty-one years for trafficking fentanyl—part of ongoing efforts to cut the flow of drugs through our region.
Ending today’s roundup, here’s a feel-good story: a team of students from Coronado High School has launched a volunteer drive to collect winter coats for local families, already bringing in over five hundred donations in just a week. The spirit of giving is alive and well in our city.
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