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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, El Paso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ El Pollo Loco returns to El Paso when its new restaurant will open by winter at 1441 Airway Blvd, a former KFC location near Concourse Plaza—after a three-year search for a franchise partner. The chain, which operated in the early 2000s, plans to add three to four locations to serve local diners. El Paso Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help locate 45-year-old David Luciano Gutierrez, who was last seen on September 7 around 12:43 p.m. wearing a black polo shirt, blue jeans, and Converse shoes and may be in a black four-door GMC pickup truck with Texas license plate VFC1239—his family is worried for his well-being. KVIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Kevin James will perform his 'Eat the Frog' tour at the Abraham Chavez Theater on January 23, 2026—tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on September 19 through Ticketmaster. El Paso Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTEP, EPCC and Texas Tech Health El Paso are reviewing how federal cuts to discretionary funding for Minority-Serving Institutions are impacting programs for first-generation and under-resourced students—officials say more clarity on funding is expected after Sept. 10 notifications. El Paso Matters
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Paso Border Patrol Chief Walter Slosar said new policy shifts and increased federal funding have reduced daily apprehensions from around 2,700 in 2023 to roughly 40 to 50 today by ending catch and release. He noted that enhanced infrastructure, technology, and manpower—afforded by a defense-level budget—are helping secure the 264-mile border while monitoring evolving threats from cartels and smugglers. KFOX14
- ➤ El Paso County's plan to transform the former Naked Harem strip club into the Corbin Sambrano Wellness Center stalled after voters rejected a nearly $27 million bond, leaving only $3 million spent on demolition and design. County Commissioner David Stout said they are considering simpler plans with available funds—ARPA and opioid settlement money—to prepare the site until full funding is secured. KFOX14
- ➤ El Paso County reached a settlement that states veteran prosecutor John Briggs should not have been fired after he refused to join illegal actions during the Walmart case. The settlement—approved by the County Commissioners Court on Monday and pending a judge’s signature—vindicates Briggs and restores his role at the district attorney’s office. El Paso Matters
- ➤ El Paso County Commissioners are set to discuss a unified fire code and safety regulations for outdoor businesses—prompted by more than a dozen fires at salvage yards and recycling centers since 2019. If approved, the new rules will require existing businesses to comply within one year and impose fines of $100 to $500 per day for violations. KFOX14
- ➤ TxDOT’s new $1.3 billion plan will demolish 15 buildings downtown, including the Holocaust Museum, Triumph Public High School + the Recon office, to expand I-10 and ease traffic congestion. The agency will gather public feedback until October 14 and then finalize its Environmental Impact Statement for the project. KVIA
- ➤ El Paso officials filed a lawsuit on Sept 11 against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to delay releasing records requested by El Paso Matters—claiming that all details in the legal invoices are legally protected. The city seeks court guidance while it plans to release redacted documents by the end of the week. El Paso Matters
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Salvador Saldivar at Spero Women's Oncology Center warns that signs like abnormal bleeding and bloating may indicate early endometrial, ovarian or cervical cancer—more younger women are being diagnosed. He urges women to seek medical care early to prevent advanced stages linked to factors such as obesity and repeated ovulation. KVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Redzone Week 4 high school football games will be held on September 18 and 19 with matchups including Americas vs Franklin — key contests for local teams — and Van Horn vs Anthony. KFOX14
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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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