Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, El Paso.
💼 Business
Yesterday, Meta announced a joint venture with BlackRock to finance a data center under construction in Northeast El Paso, creating thousands of skilled jobs and giving Meta a 20% stake ($14B project).
The center is expected to bring 1 gigawatt of capacity online in 2028.
Meta and Oracle are building two large AI data centers near El Paso that will create thousands of jobs and bring billions in investment.
Officials note there are concerns over water and power use.
El Paso hand-detailers continue to hold ground as express car washes flood the market & more drivers seek personalized auto care.
Bob Carroll recalls riding in his parents’ Chevy as a child, a nod to the longstanding tradition amid growing fast service options.
Lonestar Electric Supply, based in Houston, will open a new 78,000 sqft distribution center at 1325 Pendale Road in El Paso this fall while creating about 20 jobs to support industrial projects in the Borderland and New Mexico.
🎓 Education
EPCC has submitted proposals for Workforce Pell programs in phlebotomy and CNA courses so that qualified students may receive aid for short-term training.
State and federal reviews will determine the programs’ approval and could delay a pilot launch planned for fall.
Canutillo ISD leaders are preparing for the new school year by adjusting staffing, enrollment trends, and safety measures.
In Canutillo, Superintendent Dr. Josue Borrego outlined upcoming projects and changes to better support students and classrooms.
El Paso ISD will host Information Nights on Tuesday, Aug.
4 and Wednesday, Aug. 5 at several schools to gather community input on a possible $445 million bond for facility upgrades & student support. Candidate forums for Districts 6 and 7 are also scheduled during these sessions.
🏛️ Government
Fort Bliss held a ribbon-cutting Tuesday morning at Building 730 on Custer Road for its first 3D-printed barracks that will house up to 560 troops.
The project, built with ICON and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, showcased robotic construction that cut build time to just over six months.
🏥 Health
El Paso fire officials warn that with a heat advisory and recent hiker rescues, residents planning to hike today should check the forecast, go with a friend, and bring extra water and a charged phone.
They urge using the What Three Words app to share location details (if needed).
Texas Tech Health El Paso received a $300,000 donation from Ronnie and Ashley Lowenfield to support the planned Steve and Nancy Fox Cancer Center.
The gift will help prepare the center to better serve the community in the near future.
As triple-digit heat persists, officials have opened air-conditioned cooling centers at local rec centers and libraries with extended hours to offer shelter from the heat.
Residents are urged to stay hydrated, check on vulnerable neighbors, and call 211 for fan assistance — actions designed to help prevent heat-related illnesses.
🏈 Sports
Readers can vote today for the best high school volleyball team for the 2026-27 season, with nominees including Eastlake, Coronado, Franklin, El Paso High, Chapin, Del Valle, Burges, Hanks, and Americas.
Voting closes Thursday at 3 p.m. and teams begin practice Aug. 1.
El Paso Chihuahuas aim to escape last place as they host the Albuquerque Isotopes this week (WWE night features an Eddie Guerrero bobblehead giveaway on Saturday, Aug.
1 with fireworks afterwards) and plan additional promos with Chico figurine and jersey giveaways on Friday, July 31 and Sunday, Aug. 2.
🎉 El Paso Events
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Los Rieleros Del Norte Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — The Plaza Theatre - El Paso — From $71 — Enjoy an exciting Latin concert by Los Rieleros Del Norte in the heart of El Paso.
Free Yoga Saturdays
1-2 p.m. — El Paso Museum of History — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly yoga class focusing on flexibility and mental well-being in a supportive environment.
Monterey Bay FC at El Paso Locomotive FC
5:59-8:00 p.m. — Southwest University Park — Giveaway available — Enjoy a fun football match and a special dog-themed giveaway.
Airbourne Concert
8:00 p.m. — Sun Bowl Stadium — Cost not specified — Experience a high-energy hard rock performance from the Australian band Airbourne.
The Comedy Film Challenge Premiere
4-7 p.m. — El Paso Comic Strip — $10 — Experience the laughter and creativity as films debut from a 48-hour filmmaking race at the comedy premiere and awards night.
Round Rock Express vs El Paso Chihuahuas
6:30-7:35 PM — Southwest University Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling Triple-A minor-league baseball game in El Paso.
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