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Good morning El Paso! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this El Paso DWI case keeps getting pushed back again
  • Storm damage shuts El Paso's main food bank doors Friday
  • Ready to sample 400 wines in downtown El Paso this November?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. El Paso mother decries delays in intoxication manslaughter case in son's death (cbs4local.com) — An El Paso mother is speaking out as the intoxication manslaughter case in her son Steven's 2023 death faces yet another delay, with trial now set for November. She's turned her grief into local advocacy through the Sober Streets Movement, pushing for tougher DWI laws and more accountability while El Paso officials also look at broader responses to drunk driving.
   

2. El Paso food bank damage forces early closures after severe storms (kfoxtv.com) — If you rely on El Pasoans Fighting Hunger's on-site food distribution, be aware the food bank is closed Friday after severe storms caused significant water damage to its offices and warehouses. Neighbors are urged not to travel to the site and instead watch the organization's website and social media for updates as repairs continue on the vital Borderland facility.
   

3. El Paso Wine Fest Is Back for Another Year of Sipping (krod.com) — El Paso wine lovers can mark November 6 and 7 for the 13th annual El Paso Wine & Food Festival at the downtown Convention Center, featuring a Chef Showdown and a massive Grand Tasting. With more than 400 wines, local restaurant bites, and proceeds benefiting Rotary Club of El Paso charitable projects, it's a chance to indulge while supporting community causes.
   

4. Ted Lasso star & Locos player Cristo Fernandez visits El Paso NICU patients (cbs4local.com) — El Paso families with babies in the NICU at Las Palmas Del Sol got a special visit from Ted Lasso actor and El Paso Locomotive forward Cristo Fernandez, who read from his bilingual children's book. The appearance, part of a global NICU Read-a-thon, highlighted how reading aloud can support premature infants' brain development and ease stress for parents and staff.
   

5. Why Heavy Rain Closed El Paso's Famous Scenic Drive (wearemidlandodessa.com) — El Paso's Scenic Drive is closed until further notice after heavy rain caused serious damage, so drivers and walkers should avoid the area for now. The piece also dives into how this beloved Franklin Mountains roadway was carved from rock a century ago, became a New Deal project, and remains one of the city's most iconic viewpoints today.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am so lucky that an awesome person found my driver's license at the Hanks homecoming game last Friday.
    They delivered it to my address Saturday morning, I was unable to answer the door but my stepson did and told him thank you but I wanted to reward… (Nextdoor Vista Hills)
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    to everybody, be safe. Watch for crazy drivers that don't know how to drive on the rain. I'll be sending prayers to all of you guys to be safe and… (Nextdoor Sandy Creek)
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  • Becton, Dickinson & Company posted a job opening for Shift Leader - 4th Shift in El Paso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Paso here.

Ok El Paso! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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