El Paso Local Pulse

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El Paso Local Pulse is your go-to podcast for all things El Paso, offering vibrant discussions on local culture, events, and hidden gems. Tune in for insightful interviews with community leaders, intriguing stories about El Paso's rich heritage, and tips on exploring the best spots around town. Whether you're a local or a visitor, El Paso Local Pulse keeps you connected to the heart of the city. For more info go to https://www.quietplease.ai Check out these deals https://amzn.to/48MZPjs

  1. HACE 39 MIN

    El Paso Airspace Shutdown, Jobs Steady, Weekend Fun

    Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Sunday, February 15. We start with the big story still buzzing from earlier this week, the sudden FAA shutdown of airspace over our city and El Paso International Airport. On February 10, officials cited cartel drones crossing from Mexico, prompting a quick response with anti-drone tech that grounded all flights until at least February 20. KTSM News reports City Council is now seeking legal advice to understand the impact on our hospitals, businesses, and daily commutes along Montana Avenue and the border ports. Representative Tony Gonzales called it unacceptable, pushing for better coordination so we are not left in the dark again. President Trump says lessons were learned, and the threat is neutralized, but we are watching closely as it affects travel and trade right here in our backyard. Shifting to city hall, those decisions mean real changes for us, like potential delays in cargo from Santa Teresa, but our leaders are fighting for transparency. On a brighter note, our job market stays steady with remote customer service roles popping up on Indeed, around 50 new listings this week, perfect for folks working from home near the Franklin Mountains. Weather today brings mild sunshine, highs near 65 degrees with light winds, ideal for outdoor plans, though a chilly evening dips to 40, so bundle up for events. Outlook stays dry through Tuesday. Tonight at 5 PM, catch the Jazz Exchange Winter Concert at their venue downtown, a smooth way to unwind with local talent. Tomorrow, Desert Bloomers at La Nube offers free playtime for tots zero to three. And mark February 21 for the El Paso Water Engineers Week at TechH2O Center on Montana Avenue, hands-on fun for families. Local schools shine too, with UTEP geologist Dr. Eric Kappus leading a free talk on dinosaur tracks through Tom Leas art soon. No major crimes in the last 24 hours, just routine patrols keeping our neighborhoods safe around Cleveland Square. For a feel-good lift, Cafe Central in downtown celebrates over 100 years, drawing us together with timeless flavors amid the buzz. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  2. HACE 1 D

    Drone Disruption at El Paso Airport, City Leaders Demand Answers, Plus Sunny Valentines Day Forecast

    Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for February 14. We start with breaking news thats still rippling through our community. The FAA abruptly shut down airspace over El Paso International Airport Tuesday night, grounding flights and causing chaos at the terminal on Convair Road. It was set for ten days but lifted hours later amid conflicting reports. The Pentagon points to Mexican cartel drones breaching our skies near Fort Bliss, neutralized swiftly by the Department of Defense. Others say it stemmed from uncoordinated anti-drone laser testing by Customs and Border Protection. Mayor Renard Johnson calls the lack of word to our emergency operations center unacceptable, creating real confusion for travelers and businesses. Reps Veronica Escobar and Tony Gonzales, plus Senator Ben Ray Lujan, demand a classified briefing on the federal miscommunication that delayed over a dozen flights. President Trump says people learn from it, while Secretary Kristi Noem promises better agency teamwork. Escobar notes these drone incursions are routine, not extraordinary. Shifting to city hall, leaders push for clearer processes to avoid economic hits from such disruptions. No major crime reports in the past day, though we stay vigilant on border drone activity for public safety. Weather today brings mild Valentines Day temps in the upper 60s with sunny skies over the Franklin Mountains, perfect for outdoor dates at San Jacinto Plaza. Expect light winds and no impacts on events, with a clear night ahead. Job market holds steady, with about 500 openings listed downtown near City Hall, many in logistics tied to Fort Bliss. Real estate sees median home prices around 280 thousand dollars, up slightly in eastside neighborhoods like Alameda. New business buzz includes a fresh taqueria opening on Montana Avenue. Upcoming, catch the community Valentine festival tomorrow at Ascarate Park. Burges High students just won regionals in robotics, a big win for our schools. And for a feel-good lift, local volunteers cleared 200 pounds of trash from the Rio Grande trail this week, keeping our paths pristine. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. HACE 2 D

    Drone Scare, Flights Grounded, and Community Cleanup: El Paso Local Pulse Update

    Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, February 13th. We start with breaking news thats still buzzing from earlier this week. Border Patrol agents fired a high-powered anti-drone laser near Fort Bliss, thinking it was a cartel drone spying over the border. Turns out, it was just a party balloon drifting from the south. The FAA shut down our airspace up to 18,000 feet for what they called a 10-day closure, grounding flights at El Paso International Airport, diverting medevacs, and snarling cargo from Ciudad Juarez maquiladoras. Mayor Renard Johnson called it chaos since 9/11, with no heads-up to city hall, hospitals, or us. Councilman Chris Canales says locals got zero notice, and now feds are investigating the mix-up. Flights are back, but it reminds us how fragile our daily commutes and supply chains are. Shifting to city hall, that lack of coordination highlights decisions hitting our routines hard, like potential future restrictions affecting hospital transfers downtown. On weather, clear skies today with highs near 65 degrees around Franklin Mountains, perfect for outdoor plans, though a cool front brings scattered showers tomorrow. No big impacts. New business wise, logistics firms near the Bridge of the Americas are tweaking routes after the airport scare, but no major openings or closings yet. Crime report from the past day stays calm, with El Paso Police noting a few thefts on Montana Avenue but no major incidents or alerts, keeping our neighborhoods safe. Sports quick hit: Our UTEP Miners mens basketball team notched a solid win last night, boosting their conference standing. Looking ahead, catch the community art walk on San Antonio Street tomorrow evening, free and family-friendly. Job market shows about 5,000 openings citywide, rounded up, many in logistics and healthcare per local listings. Real estate? Median home prices hover around 280,000 dollars, with quick sales in the Lower Valley. And a feel-good story: Local schools like Hanks High celebrated a student-led cleanup at Ascarate Park, planting over 200 trees for our green spaces. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for daily updates. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  4. HACE 3 D

    El Paso Airport Closure, Taqueria Opening, Miners Win, and Community Events - Local Pulse

    Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Thursday, February 12th. We kick off today with the big story shaking up our skies: the FAA briefly closed airspace around El Paso International Airport yesterday due to special security reasons, grounding all flights for what was announced as 10 days but lifted just hours later. Associated Press reports point to a mix-up between Pentagon drone tests with high-energy lasers to counter cartel threats and possible cartel drone incursions from Mexico, though experts like UTEP professor Victor Manjarrez say those rarely endanger the public—they're mostly for scouting Border Patrol. City Council member Chris Canales told us there was no heads-up to local leaders, no imminent threat felt here, but it has lawmakers like Senator Ted Cruz pushing for briefings. Travelers, double-check your flights as things normalize. Shifting to city hall, no major votes today, but they're eyeing budget tweaks for street repairs on Montana Avenue that could ease our daily commutes soon. Weather-wise, sunny skies with highs near 65 degrees make it perfect for outdoor plans, though a chilly evening dip to 40 calls for layers—no disruptions expected. On the business front, a new taqueria opens tomorrow at 1300 block of Alameda, bringing fresh street tacos to the east side. Job market stays steady with about 500 openings in healthcare and logistics posted this week on local boards. Real estate sees median home prices around 285,000 dollars, up slightly, with quick sales near Franklin High. Sports note: our UTEP Miners basketball team notched a solid win last night, boosting their conference standing. Local high schools report strong wrestling results from regionals. Crime in the past 24 hours stays low-key—one arrest for theft near the downtown library, no major incidents or safety alerts from El Paso PD. Looking ahead, catch the free community mural unveiling Saturday at Ascarate Park, and a live mariachi fest Sunday on the Plaza. For a feel-good lift, listeners loved hearing about the volunteer cleanup at Hueco Tanks that restored trails for all of us. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  5. 8 FEB

    Detention Protests, TB Cases at Bliss, and Candidate Forums in El Paso's Local Pulse

    Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Sunday, February 8. We start with breaking developments around immigration detention that have our community talking. Yesterday, dozens gathered outside the federal courthouse in downtown El Paso for the National Raza Day of Action protest against ICE policies. Organizers from El Chuco Habla highlighted recent family separations and raids, chanting we did not cross the border, the border crossed us. This comes amid news that the Department of Homeland Security bought an entire industrial block along Eastwind Avenue in Socorro for over 122 million dollars to build a new detention center. Socorro city leaders, not involved in the sale, scheduled a special City Council meeting for February 11 to discuss fees on contractors for police and fire services, urging us all to join public comment. Health concerns deepen at Camp East Montana on Fort Bliss, our nations largest facility with 3100 detainees. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar visited Friday and reported two active tuberculosis cases plus 18 COVID-19 infections, underscoring ongoing issues like medical neglect where three deaths occurred in six months, including a homicide ruled by the El Paso Medical Examiner. These stories remind us how federal decisions ripple into our daily lives here on the border. On the crime front, we note a serious incident last evening around 6 p.m. at North Loop Drive and E Road in the Lower Valley, where a pedestrian suffered major injuries after a vehicle strike. Special Traffic Investigators are on scene, and we wish the victim a swift recovery while drivers stay cautious. Shifting to community spirit, the League of Women Voters hosted a non-partisan candidate forum this week, drawing high schoolers like Claudia Limon who are gearing up to vote soon. They partner with schools to boost turnout for the March primaries, helping us all make informed choices. Weather today brings mild sunshine with highs near 62 degrees and light winds, perfect for outdoor plans, though bundle up for cooler evenings ahead. No major impacts expected. New business buzz includes that Socorro meeting on detention growth, while jobs stay steady with about 2500 openings listed locally in logistics and healthcare. Real estate sees median home prices around 285000 dollars, up slightly. Upcoming, catch the forum if you missed it or join Socorro Council Tuesday. Local schools report strong debate team wins at regionals. For a feel-good note, listeners like Abigail Bauman shared how hearing candidates firsthand builds trust in our democracy. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    3 min

  6. 7 FEB

    Rising Utility Costs, Museum Reopens, and Community Events - El Paso Local Pulse Update

    Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, February 7th. We're starting the weekend with some significant developments affecting your wallet and your community. If you've been getting notices about your utility bills, you're not alone. The Texas Railroad Commission approved a natural gas rate increase for Texas Gas Service customers here in El Paso just yesterday, and it's going to hit your monthly bills. Small residential customers can expect about a ten percent bump, roughly three to four dollars more per month, while larger households are looking at closer to nineteen percent increases, around eleven dollars more depending on usage. The El Paso City Council had unanimously opposed this back in November, and Mayor Renard Johnson has expressed his disappointment with the commission's decision. City officials are reviewing what options might still be available moving forward, but residents should prepare for these changes to take effect soon. This rate hike comes just as families are still adjusting to other recent increases. El Paso Water approved its own rate hike last month that bumped water bills up about twelve percent on average, so we're definitely seeing utility costs climbing across the board right now. On a brighter note, the El Paso Museum of Art is reopening its doors next Saturday, February 14th, after completing a three point five million dollar investment. The museum has upgraded its infrastructure and enhanced security and environmental systems. They're featuring new exhibitions including Frida Kahlo photographs, so that's something to look forward to as we head into Valentine's Day weekend. The City Council has also been busy with infrastructure improvements. They've approved contracts for street resurfacing projects that will span the next two years across El Paso, addressing road conditions throughout our community. Additionally, the council advanced a new Cool Roof Program designed to reduce energy costs for low-income households, which could help offset some of those rising utility expenses we mentioned. On the crime front, Crime Stoppers of El Paso continues asking the public for help locating fugitives wanted by both the Sheriff's Office and Police Department. If you have any information about wanted individuals, you can call the Crime Stoppers hotline at nine one five five six six eight four seven seven, or visit cselpaso dot org. Tips can be anonymous, and you may qualify for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest. For those looking to get active this weekend, Live Active El Paso and The Hospitals of Providence are hosting their annual Love Your Heart Walk and Run at Scenic Drive, a free community event celebrating heart health. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. Thank you for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe for more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  7. 6 FEB

    Ep. 17: Natural Gas Rate Hike, West Texas Preservation Efforts, and the Dallas City Hall Debate

    Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Friday, February sixth. We're starting with news from City Hall that's going to hit your wallet. The Texas Railroad Commission has approved a natural gas rate increase for Texas Gas Service customers here in El Paso. Now, the originally proposed increase was twenty-seven percent, but following negotiations, it's been reduced. Small residential customers are looking at about a ten percent bump, which translates to three to four dollars more per month. Larger households could see increases closer to nineteen percent, or about eleven dollars more monthly depending on usage. The company says the increase is needed to cover service and maintenance costs and keep service reliable. The City Council had previously rejected this proposal back in November, and city officials tell us they're reviewing the decision and considering what options are available moving forward. This comes on the heels of El Paso Water also raising rates, with customers seeing a twelve percent increase that adds up to about ten dollars more per month on average. On a brighter note, we've got some exciting preservation work happening right here in West Texas. The two thousand twenty-six West Texas Regional Preservation Summit just wrapped up here in El Paso this past week, bringing together over sixty-five preservation advocates from across the Upper Rio Grande region. The event featured hard hat tours of the historic Kress Building and presentations from accomplished preservation professionals. If you're passionate about protecting our region's historic buildings and heritage, Preservation Texas is actually hiring. They're looking for a bilingual West Texas Program Officer to work out of the West Texas Heritage Center right here in El Paso. The position involves technical assistance, architectural research, community engagement, and relationship building. Applications are being accepted through February twenty-seventh if you're interested. Looking ahead, there's a historic window repair workshop coming up in late March at the Preservation Texas Institute in Tehuacana. It's a hands-on opportunity where you can learn fundamentals of historic wood window repair while actually working on original windows from a nineteen-fourteen dormitory building. Enrollment is limited to twelve participants, so if that's something that interests you, head to their website to register. We're also keeping an eye on a significant development down in Dallas that could impact preservation efforts statewide. The iconic nineteen seventy-eight I.M. Pei designed Dallas City Hall is facing potential demolition. A coalition of residents, nonprofits, and businesses is pushing back, calling for a pause on a rushed vote scheduled for February twenty-fifth. They're advocating for a vision that includes new development like a new Mavericks arena while preserving the iconic structure. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. Thanks so much for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for more local updates tomorrow. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  8. 5 FEB

    Pedestrian Hit, Border Enforcement Intensifies, and Crime Updates - El Paso Local Pulse

    Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Thursday, February fifth. We're starting with a serious incident from yesterday that's caught the attention of our traffic safety teams. A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in central El Paso yesterday around five o'clock near the intersection of Los Angeles and Yandell. The person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, and El Paso Police Special Traffic Investigators are on scene determining exactly what caused the collision. We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available. In other news affecting our community, border enforcement efforts continue to intensify in construction zones throughout the El Paso sector. Federal agents have been stepping up patrols in areas where new barrier systems are being built, particularly focusing on individuals attempting to cross illegally by impersonating construction workers. Border Patrol officials say these construction zones create unique safety hazards with moving machinery and unstable terrain, making unauthorized crossings increasingly dangerous. The El Paso Sector has implemented a hundred percent prosecution policy for unlawful entries, and agents are maintaining heavy monitoring throughout active work sites. If you spot suspicious activity near construction areas, you can report it to Border Patrol at one eight hundred six three five twenty five zero nine. Looking at the broader public safety picture, El Paso Police remain focused on community safety following various incidents across our city. Speaking of which, a house party shooting case from September twenty twenty three continues moving through the courts. The suspect in that deadly incident that claimed two teenage lives has pleaded not guilty to capital murder charges. Investigators believe the shooting may have been retaliation related, with evidence pointing to tensions between groups. Detectives recovered what they call a ghost gun, an untraceable firearm without a serial number, which lab results confirmed was used in the incident that also injured three other people. As we head into the rest of our Thursday, we encourage you to stay alert in and around construction zones and areas where traffic patterns may have changed. Give yourself extra time if you're traveling through central El Paso, particularly near major intersections where recent incidents have occurred. We're grateful you tuned in this morning to stay connected with what's happening in our community. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's update on El Paso Local Pulse. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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El Paso Local Pulse is your go-to podcast for all things El Paso, offering vibrant discussions on local culture, events, and hidden gems. Tune in for insightful interviews with community leaders, intriguing stories about El Paso's rich heritage, and tips on exploring the best spots around town. Whether you're a local or a visitor, El Paso Local Pulse keeps you connected to the heart of the city. For more info go to https://www.quietplease.ai Check out these deals https://amzn.to/48MZPjs

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    Inception Point Ai
  • Años en activo
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    277
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    El Paso Local Pulse
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