An El Paso law firm pledged $5 million to help launch a UTEP law school, matching a Foster Family Foundation commitment and moving private support to roughly $10 million.

El Paso’s fire department now holds an ISO Class 1 rating — the highest designation — joining a small group of U.S. departments with top-tier fire protection and accreditation.

El Paso High briefly entered Secure protocol on April 8 after a vague threat referencing the campus. District police and local officers investigated and later called the report non‑credible.

City of Socorro says phones and internet are down citywide and asked residents to stand by while crews work to restore service.

A pedestrian was struck in downtown El Paso Monday and investigators closed nearby streets while Special Traffic Investigations probed the crash.

The Texas Transportation Commission approved $16 million to build a new El Paso transit maintenance facility, a project officials say will improve bus safety and reliability.

Fort Bliss will convert part of Underwood Golf Course into a tournament-ready youth sports park with 10 turf fields and family amenities, officials say. The plan aims to keep weekend tournaments local and boost jobs.

Doña Ana County and firefighters gathered April 1 to honor Rafael Herrera III, who died March 12 while awaiting a heart transplant; burial was livestreamed.

A 67-year-old motorcyclist was killed after his motorcycle struck an SUV on Pellicano Drive; investigators are probing the scene.

BTS will play two sold‑out nights at El Paso’s Sun Bowl on May 2–3 as part of the ARIRANG world tour. The band said they’re especially excited to visit.

A federal grand jury has indicted Border Patrol agent Eduardo Prat after prosecutors say he strangled a handcuffed detainee and hid body-cam footage in Doña Ana County.

A 25-year-old was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a man was found dead on a driveway in Anthony. Witnesses told investigators the shooting happened during a "hangout."

El Paso climbs into the low 90s through Thursday with very low humidity; a cool, dusty front brings relief Friday. Stay hydrated and watch for gusty winds.