Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, El Paso.
Project Always Beside You is a nonprofit started by the Diaz family to honor their fallen son by helping retired military, service and law enforcement K9 units with care, equipment and transition support in El Paso.
On Saturday, the El Paso Fire Department attended the 40th annual memorial in Colorado Springs to honor 288 fallen firefighters, including local heroes Angel Bustamante Jr. and Paul McGill.
Chief Jonathan Killings and city representatives joined the tribute to remember their sacrifice.
Downtown El Paso is set for its first Cafecito Crawl on Saturday, Oct.
17 from 9 a.m. to noon where participants start at Aloft Downtown (303 Texas Ave.) to pick up a guide and have a chance to win a grand prize after visiting all 10 stops.
International Bar in downtown El Paso is set to close on Sept.
27 after 10 years as a popular craft cocktail spot with a rooftop view (located across from San Jacinto Plaza) that hosted lively weekends. Its closing marks another shakeup for local businesses amid recent similar closures.
In-N-Out announced that its store managers now earn over $200,000 a year on average, up from over $160,000 in 2018, according to its chief operating officer.
The chain, which is expanding to Texas and plans a Tennessee headquarters later this year, said the pay boost helps lower turnover.
Travelers at the El Paso International Airport can view local art in the annual PEEP exhibit — the display features 37 photos by local photographers at the rental car center lobby until Feb.
28, offering a unique look at our community through themes of nature, people, and color.
Scarlett De La Rosa revives baton twirling with UTEP’s Marching Miners, adding flair to pep rallies and football games.
The student, who started twirling at age 4, plans to showcase her routine at the Sun Bowl and hopes to inspire others to try the art form.
Heavy rains today may cause flooding through Wednesday; El Paso Water offers free sandbags at several distribution centers (Northeast, West, and Mission Valley).
Residents need a Texas ID or bill to get up to 10 sandbags.
TxDOT advises drivers to pack a basic safety kit, check online road conditions, and avoid travel if possible as heavy rain may cause flash flooding this week; officials remind drivers to pull over safely if conditions worsen.
Las Espadas, a new steakhouse at 6044 Gateway Blvd. East, serves Brazilian-style cuts of meat tableside to offer diners an authentic steak experience.
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