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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Albertsons in El Paso, Horizon City and Las Cruces launched a Hunger Action Month campaign that runs through Sept. 30 to raise funds for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and Casa de Peregrinos using checkout donation prompts and coin canisters—ABC-7’s Good Morning El Paso featured the campaign on Tuesday and noted that one in three residents are food insecure. KVIA
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dutch Bros. Coffee will open a new shop at 3520 North Zaragoza Rd. in far East El Paso near Carl's Jr.—the $175,000 project features a dual drive-thru and landscaping and is managed by Barghausen Consulting Engineers. El Paso Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Salvador —Ardilla— Garcia-Garcia, a reputed Barrio Azteca leader, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Aug. 21 after pleading guilty to smuggling heroin from Juárez to El Paso; he also faces three years of supervised release. El Paso Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The City of El Paso will host El Paso Startup Week from Sept. 21 to 27 to offer workshops, roundtables and networking events that empower small business owners and Borderland entrepreneurs. The event, supported by over 20 Entrepreneurial Support Organizations, will cover sessions on topics like cybersecurity and AI-driven marketing — strengthening our local commerce. KFOX14
- ➤ BorderPlex Digital Assets plans to invest $165 billion in a new data center campus in Doña Ana County that will create over 2,000 construction jobs and 750 permanent jobs while using a closed-loop cooling system to minimize water use. Some residents remain skeptical about the project’s impact on local water and power supplies — public meetings are scheduled to address these concerns. El Paso Matters
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Summer 2025 in El Paso was milder than the record-breaking summers of 2023 and 2024 but still recorded 33 days over 100 degrees—above historic norms. The season, with temperatures averaging near 86 degrees, points to the ongoing impact of climate change and urbanization in the region. El Paso Matters
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Paso has built the first citywide drone network in the U.S. that connects the police, fire department and international airport with 23 DJI Docks and a FlightHub 2 On-Prem system—officials will hold a news conference at 4 p.m. today—to explain the new public safety platform. KVIA
- ➤ Governor Greg Abbott announced a 10-year transportation plan with a $146 billion investment that will improve road safety, congestion, and connectivity under TxDOT’s Unified Transportation Program. El Paso will receive $2.2 billion for projects including the Downtown 10 initiative, with a public hearing on September 16 (4 to 7 p.m.) at the Civic and Convention Center. KFOX14
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Team RWB partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs — launching the Warrior Wellness Challenge, a free month-long fitness program on its app that began Sept. 1 with an assessment test and daily workouts. Team RWB El Paso will host 15 in-person events at Veteran One Stop and Album Park with the Tom Lea Institute, and participants will retest their progress after 30 days. KVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Week 2 of high school football in El Paso is set for September 4 and 5 as local teams will play several games. The hot and humid weather raises the risk of heat exhaustion for student-athletes — a concern that coaches and players are monitoring closely. KFOX14
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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
7-10 p.m. — Vado Speedway Park — Tickets available — Experience high-speed thrills with 410 Winged Sprints at the Desert Showdown Night #1.
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Mild Orange Concert
8-11 p.m. — Lowbrow Palace — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting soundscapes of New Zealand's Mild Orange in a vibrant setting.
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epkicks Run for Shoes 5K
8-9 a.m. — Up & Running — $35 individual registration — Lace up for a fun run while supporting a good cause.
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Labor Market Insights Workshop
3-5 PM — Center for Civic Empowerment Conference Room — Snacks provided — Explore current job market trends and skills needed for success in various industries.
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Rogelio Ramos Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Rogelio Ramos at The Plaza Theatre.
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9/11 Heroes Run
8 AM - 12 PM — Veterans Park — Registration fees apply — Honor the heroes of 9/11 through this inclusive 5K run, ruck, or walk.
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Eagle in the Sun Triathlon
7 AM – 12 PM — Ascarate Park Pool & Aquatics — Entry fee required — Experience El Paso's premier multisport event perfect for both beginners and seasoned triathletes.
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El Paso Symphony Orchestra Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — The Plaza Theatre — $17 – $49 — Experience the brilliance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 performed by Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Aristo Sham.
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