A preliminary autopsy and eyewitness accounts suggest a detainee’s death at Camp East Montana may be a homicide, even as ICE and DHS offer a different account. Investigations and calls for accountability are underway.

UTEP opened Texas Western Hall, a $110 million facility with cutting-edge classrooms, an auditorium, and a café, furthering education and campus life.

TCEQ approved lifting El Paso’s boil-water notice after tests showed water is safe. Steps to flush pipes, protect infants and avoid scams are detailed.

El Paso Comic Con adds actors from Aliens alongside Cheech & Chong, Kevin Smith and wrestling stars for its May 1–3 weekend at the downtown convention center.

Michael Gonzalez is appointed Interim Dean of AAMS at El Paso Community College starting February 1, 2026, with a strong background in both teaching and administration.

Dr. Rebecca Escamilla is named the Interim Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services at EPCC, following leadership changes due to Dr. Steve Smith's retirement.

A student with autism was found wandering nearly a block from Purple Heart Elementary; witnesses returned him to campus and Socorro ISD says staff reviewed the incident. Families are asking what changes the district will make to prevent a repeat.

El Paso forecasts sunny weather with light to moderate breezes and rising temperatures from a chilly 35°F to a comfortable high near 64°F. Conditions remain stable with clear skies into next week.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is participating in "Flag Sojourn 250," a campaign to honor America's 250th anniversary by relaying a flag across the U.S. to Washington, D.C., by July 2026.

Sheriff Joseph Roybal marks three years as the first Latino sheriff of El Paso County, highlighting advances in public safety and community engagement.

El Paso Police services remain operational amid a water main break at the Northeast Regional Command building, with officers still responding to calls and the public directed to other centers for in-person matters.

Chad Kenneth Horn was arrested during a traffic stop in Horizon City for an active controlled substance warrant from Archer County, with his bond set at $20,000.

Horizon City Police remind Texans of the Move Over Law to ensure roadside safety for emergency personnel, with strict enforcement and potential fines or jail time for non-compliance.