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Monday, September 15th, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Law N Paws (a nonprofit dog rescue organization) is seeking donations from the community to support two female pitbull terriers rescued from neglect after animal cruelty. El Paso Inc.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two longtime El Paso ad men have taken charge of CultureSpan—a marketing firm founded by Nancy Laster—and their move is expected to strengthen the firm's local reputation. El Paso Inc.
- ➤ Local solar companies in El Paso and Las Cruces are testing new growth strategies as rising costs and the end of federal solar tax credits challenge the industry—businesses will adjust plans in the coming months. El Paso Inc.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Paso has the highest city tax rate among big Texas cities but low property wealth means it collects less money—city spending focuses mainly on police, fire, and streets rather than parks or libraries. A report shows that per-person tax revenue is far lower than in other cities, and officials say growing the commercial tax base is needed for more services. El Paso Matters
- ➤ The Public Service Board voted Friday — after reviewing the land’s location near the planned Meta data center — to declare the 500-acre parcel in Northeast El Paso as 'inexpedient.' El Paso Inc.
- ➤ El Paso low-income families could lose food help as new cuts to SNAP benefits will take effect as early as September 30, and local advocates warn that groups serving around 510 people monthly may see drops in services—food banks may also face more strain. KVIA
- ➤ On Sunday, September 14, 500 Texas National Guard soldiers arrived in El Paso on transport aircraft from the Texas Air National Guard to support U.S. Border Patrol and work on border security infrastructure as part of Operation Lone Star—soldiers will also be deputized under Title 8 to arrest persons crossing the border illegally. El Paso Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sergio Peña, a 54-year-old director at Del Sol Medical Center and avid runner, said he felt shortness of breath and cold sweat—prompting him to go to the emergency room where doctors treated a full blockage with a stent. Doctors warn that recognizing chest pain and other signs is key as World Heart Day comes on Sept. 29. KVIA
- ➤ El Paso-born scientist Steven McKnight was awarded the 2025 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for his discoveries that could form a basis for neurodegenerative disease treatments – his achievement signals a promising advance in health research. El Paso Inc.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 7 Texas beat UTEP 27-10 after a 5-yard touchdown run by Arch Manning ended a long drive at the end of the first half—this key play followed a penalty that pushed the drive to UTEP’s 40 before the Longhorns took control. The Miners stayed competitive until the final seconds of the first half before Texas secured the win. El Paso Times
- ➤ UTEP football played against Texas at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Shay Smith scored a key touchdown that sparked the Miners in a game marked by strong plays on both sides — a contest that kept fans excited. El Paso Times
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