El Paso announces no trash pickups on Thanksgiving, with a make-up collection for gray trash bins only on Dec. 1. Residents are advised to hold off on recycling until their next scheduled day.

Sheriff Ugarte warned against illegal ATV use on public roads, stating it will lead to impoundment, especially at Red Sands during the holiday weekend.

El Paso launches a Virtual Gift Giving Tree initiative to aid children, seniors, and veterans during the holiday season, with a December 5 deadline for dropping off gifts at city locations.

El Paso's weather forecast predicts clear skies, mild temperatures, and light winds throughout the week, with a slight chance of showers by Wednesday night.

Las Cruces drivers will face lane closures on Golf Club Rd. due to utility work from December 4-19, 2025, with recommended detours and maintained property access.

The UTEP Percussion Ensemble won first place at the 2025 Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, showcasing "Fandango 13" under Andy P. Smith's direction.

El Paso deputies arrested Sol Vasquez Moreno for DWI with a minor in the vehicle after a traffic stop on Doniphan Drive. She was booked with a $1,000 bond.

El Paso's Winterfest was named the Best Christmas Market in 2026 by Newsweek, praised for its unique blend of Mexican and American traditions. It is also in contention for USA Today's Top 10 Holiday Markets.

Dr. Miguel Juárez from El Paso Community College will hold book signings for "Frontera Freeways," exploring highway construction's impact on El Paso's Lincoln Park neighborhood.

El Paso Police located 75-year-old Primitivo Chavez safe after a brief search that included a Silver Alert due to his missing status and medical needs.

The Texas attorney general withdrew a lawsuit against El Paso pediatric endocrinologist Hector Granados, but families and providers say the state ban and litigation have already narrowed specialty care in the borderland.

Edgar Omar Martinez was sentenced to 21+ years for fentanyl trafficking after FBI found 17,000 pills in his car. He pled guilty to distribution and conspiracy.

Andress High School's football team heads into the Class 5A Division II playoffs against Melissa High School after a historic win against Wichita Falls Memorial.