Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Thursday, October 2nd, and as we greet a brand new day in the Borderland, let’s get right into what’s happening in our community. We’ll start with breaking news from the federal courthouse downtown. A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Catalina Xochitl Santiago, an El Paso DACA recipient whose arrest at the airport nearly two months ago has stirred strong emotions across the city. Judge Kathleen Cardone ruled that holding Santiago without individualized reasons violated her constitutional rights. Immigration officials have until this afternoon to let her go, and Santiago’s supporters, who have rallied around her since day one, are expected to welcome her back. Her case has spotlighted the ongoing struggle DACA recipients face and the power of community support. Further up the street, another major legal story is playing out at the U.S. District Courthouse, where a panel of judges is hearing arguments about the latest congressional redistricting maps for Texas. Advocacy groups, including LULAC and Mi Familia Vota, are pressing their case, saying the new maps, recently pushed through the legislature, could dilute minority voting power. The debate could have long-term effects not just here in El Paso but statewide, as the boundaries are set ahead of next year’s key elections, and the hearings are expected to continue through the week. From city hall, we’re watching the Ethics Commission meeting scheduled for this afternoon, as commissioners tackle questions about transparency and conduct that affect how our local government operates every day. Meanwhile, El Paso County has just settled a wrongful termination lawsuit with a former assistant district attorney—no details released yet on the payout, but taxpayers and public employees alike are paying close attention. Our jobs picture stays stable, though we notice a bit of a slowdown in hospitality hiring as the weather cools, while the real estate market shows steady but measured activity. Median home prices hover around three hundred thousand, and new rental units are opening up near UTEP, a welcome sign for university students and young families alike. Weather today is looking clear and dry, typical for early October in our neck of the desert. Expect mild morning temperatures warming to the low eighties this afternoon. If you’re heading out to the Plaza Theatre tonight for the Borderland Jazz Festival, leave the raincoat at home, you won’t need it. It’s a great weekend ahead for local events. Art lovers can stroll through the Dia de los Muertos altars at San Jacinto Plaza, and the Franklin Mountains State Park is hosting its annual fall family picnic this Saturday. High school football fans, our Chapin Huskies brought home an exciting win last night, while the Andress Eagles play at home tomorrow—both games have drawn big, spirited crowds. Over at El Paso High, congratulations to the robotics team for advancing to the regional finals after a stunning win this week. Looking at public safety, El Paso Police report a relatively calm twenty-four hours, with only a few minor traffic incidents and one overnight burglary reported near Montana Avenue, with one suspect already in custody. Our thanks go out to officers for keeping the neighborhoods safe. And here’s a moment that’s sure to brighten your morning. Students from Coronado High led a clean-up drive along the Arroyo trail yesterday, hauling away more than two hundred pounds of trash. Parents and local hikers are already noticing a difference, saying the trail looks better than it has in years. That does it for today. Thanks for making us part of your morning routine, and don’t forget to subscribe so you stay in the know. This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with 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