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New Central Fire Station Opens and Daniel Villegas Settles Lawsuit with El Paso

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The El Paso Fire Department has inaugurated a new Central Fire Station in Downtown, a $23 million project funded by a public safety bond approved by voters in 2019. This facility consolidates three fire stations to better serve Downtown and South El Paso, featuring modern amenities for emergency services. Meanwhile, the city has settled a lawsuit with Daniel Villegas for $8 million after he was wrongfully imprisoned for 20 years; he alleged police coercion in his confession for a double murder. The settlement comes ahead of a trial that was initially set for August 31, with the city denying any wrongdoing.

Key Details: • Central Fire Station located at 201 S. Florence St. • El Paso has spent $129 million of the public safety bond, with $246 million remaining. • Daniel Villegas was acquitted in 2018 after serving 20 years for a crime he did not commit. • Settlement with Villegas was reached before a trial scheduled for August 31.

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