Good morning, El Paso.

Fila de Puentes is a border monitoring website that uses data and community input to show wait times at El Paso bridges and 32 crossings from Tijuana to Matamoros — launched nearly a year ago by José Andrés Meza Parra, the tool offers video feeds and a virtual assistant.

Socorro police will host Fright Farm and National Night Out on Oct.

23 at Rio Vista Civic Center from 5 to 10 p.m. The free event — featuring a haunted house, costume contest, and local vendors — is designed to build stronger ties with local residents.

County officials confirmed that a $15 billion data center project will break ground in the Desert Haven area about 15 miles from Homestead Meadows North, with construction starting as early as 2027 and expected to create 800 construction jobs and 200 to 300 permanent positions.

Sin Yolanda, a Guadalajara-based restaurant, is hosting its grand opening today at 340 Vin Rambla Drive in Montecillo after first opening on Friday, Oct.

9. The festive venue offers Mexican cuisine, live DJs and dancing for adults—while families enjoy a daytime menu.

Two El Paso restaurants are closing: La Fête Cafe, known for its brunch in east El Paso, will close tomorrow and Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q in west El Paso closed on Oct.

3 due to road expansion (visit alternative locations).

Gas prices are easing across Texas with an average of $3.87 per gallon; however, El Paso saw a 12-cent rise, bringing its price to $4.46, while AAA Texas (noting that Hurricane Isaias is moving away from refineries) said most cities experienced declines.

El Paso Electric announced that Eliecer (Eli) Viamontes will replace Kelly Tomblin as CEO on Nov.

9, while Tomblin will serve as an advisor through year-end to support a smooth leadership transition.

El Paso Fire Department supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink badges and displaying a giant pink chair at two stations.

Chief Jonathan Killings said the initiative encourages early screening with displays at Fire Station 22 on Oct. 13 (and Central Fire Station on Oct. 20).

Local sovereignty coach Camila Greenberg explains that burnout shows up in small ways and advises setting clear boundaries, improving sleep, and eating well.

She encourages people to reduce stress by focusing on their own needs and rebuilding self-trust (a useful reminder for busy lives).

Canutillo High School coach Scott Brooks earned his 200th career win yesterday, Oct.

9, when his team beat El Paso Del Valle 28-12 at the school — marking his final season before retiring. The milestone win caps a storied coaching career that began in 1999.

UTEP Miners soccer is enjoying a breakthrough season as sophomore Zeta McDannels leads the Mountain West Conference with seven goals in 12 games so far; the team is traveling to Hawaii on Sunday, Oct.

11 as they chase their first winning season since 2019.

Riverside beat Ysleta in a District 1-4A football game Friday, Oct.

9 at Riverside High School in a match that highlighted the teams' strong effort.

Americas High School claimed a dramatic 50-49 win over Hanks in their district opener, showing teamwork in a tightly contested game.