Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for February 14, 2025. We're starting off the day with a look at the latest road closures and construction projects happening around the city. If you're planning to hit the roads today, be aware that I-10 East and West will have alternating lane closures between Vinton Road and Transmountain Road, as well as between Mesa Street and Redd Road, due to ongoing construction work. Additionally, the Paisano Bridge Replacement project continues, with east- and westbound lanes closed between Doniphan and Executive[1].
In other news, two people injured in the recent Sun Metro explosion are recovering at a burn center in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident occurred at the Sun Metro Transit Operations Center in East El Paso, and our thoughts are with those affected and their families[2].
On a more positive note, El Paso's tech job market is thriving, with roles like Full Stack Developer offering around $92,000 annually. Major players like Apple, Dell Technologies, and IBM are expanding their operations in the city, creating a surge in demand for professionals with skills in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity[3].
If you're looking for something to do tonight, Slow Joy is performing at Lowbrow Palace. Get your tickets and enjoy some great music[5].
In terms of community events, keep an eye out for upcoming activities at the El Paso Cultural Center. We'll have more details on those events in the coming days.
On the weather front, today is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high of 68 degrees. Perfect weather to get out and enjoy some of El Paso's outdoor spaces.
In real estate news, there are several new developments popping up around the city. We'll have more on those in future updates.
In sports, local schools have been performing well in recent competitions. We'll have a full roundup of those results soon.
Finally, in our feel-good story of the day, we want to highlight the community's response to the recent Sun Metro explosion. It's heartening to see El Pasoans coming together to support those affected.
In today's crime report, there have been no significant incidents reported in the past 24 hours. However, we always encourage our listeners to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
This has been El Paso Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.