• "Fatal hit-and-run, job market struggles, and runoff election updates in El Paso"

  • Dec 9 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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"Fatal hit-and-run, job market struggles, and runoff election updates in El Paso"

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  • Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for December 9, 2024.

    We're starting with some breaking news. A 64-year-old woman was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash on the 5300 block of North Loop. El Paso Police are still searching for the driver involved in this incident[1]. Additionally, a single vehicle crash impacted the eastbound lanes of Mesa St. near Paragon Ln. on Friday evening, causing significant disruptions.

    Moving on to our job market snapshot, recent data shows that El Paso's job growth in 2024 is below the state's 2.5 percent and the nation's 2.1 percent. The unemployment rate remains steady at 4.4 percent, which is higher than both the state and national averages. Average hourly earnings have decreased by 0.7 percent from March 2023 to March 2024, standing at $22.95[2].

    In real estate news, there haven't been any major announcements in the past few days, but we'll keep an eye on any developments that might impact our local market.

    From city hall, early voting for the runoff elections is underway and will continue until December 10. The mayoral runoff pits businessman Renard Johnson against city Rep. Brian Kennedy, while five city representative seats are also on the ballot[3].

    Weather-wise, today is expected to be sunny with temperatures reaching the mid-50s. This should make for a pleasant day to get out and enjoy some of the local events happening around town.

    Speaking of new business activity, Albertsons in Horizon City recently celebrated its opening with gift cards and $100,000 in grants. This is a significant addition to the local shopping scene and a boost for the community[5].

    Upcoming community events include the continuation of early voting and the runoff elections on December 14. Additionally, Texas Tech Health El Paso is hosting a holiday event on campus, inviting the community to light up the season with hope and joy[1].

    In local school achievements, UTEP volleyball's historic run has sparked hope for an even brighter future, despite their recent loss[5].

    For a feel-good community story, El Paso's foster children will receive Christmas gifts through a community holiday campaign, showcasing the generosity and spirit of our local community[5].

    Finally, in today's crime report, police are seeking the driver in a deadly Lower Valley crash that killed a 64-year-old woman. An Upper Valley man has been sentenced to 30 years for shooting his mother in a firearm struggle. The El Paso Police Department has also released their 'Most Wanted' list for December 8[5].

    This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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