El Paso Daily Brief: Extra Patrols, Camera Privacy Debate, and a UTEP Tipoff Change

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Police to increase patrol visibility citywide

Residents may notice more patrol activity across El Paso in the days ahead. Police say the department is responding to fast-moving international developments, but emphasized there are no known or credible threats to El Paso at this time.

Officials described the change as a precaution focused on visibility and reassurance, especially in public places that could draw attention. The goal, they said, is to be seen and present while continuing routine monitoring.

City Council to discuss privacy concerns over license-plate readers

Two City representatives have placed the city’s license plate-reading camera program on today’s (March 3) City Council agenda. The discussion is expected to focus on how collected data could be used and whether current protections are strong enough.

Privacy guardrails and limits on data use
Oversight and accountability
Concerns about potential misuse, including in sensitive immigration-related contexts

UTEP men’s basketball Senior Day tipoff time moved

UTEP has a new start time for its regular-season finale and Senior Day game against Jacksonville State. The game is now scheduled for a 1 p.m. tipoff Saturday at the Don Haskins Center.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the pregame Senior Day recognition ceremony.

Early-morning skywatch: total lunar eclipse over El Paso

Early Tuesday morning, a total lunar eclipse was forecast to be visible over the region, with mostly clear skies expected. If you missed it, it was still a timely reminder that March is shaping up as a busy month for outdoor plans around town.

Between sports schedules and city events, warmer weather often brings more reasons to be out and about — and a little more reason to keep an eye on both calendars and the sky.

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