A December 2023 I-10 hit-and-run in east El Paso killed Perla Vasquez and left two relatives badly hurt; a suspect was arrested in August 2024. Police continue to seek witnesses.

Three people were arrested after a grocery‑store stabbing on Montana Avenue; SWAT and crisis negotiators responded and the suspects surrendered peacefully. Investigation is ongoing.

El Paso Water crews are repairing a water main break in the 800 block of Westway Blvd. A potable tanker is staged at 806 Westway and repairs could take six to eight hours.

A Galveston man was arrested at the Santa Teresa port of entry after allegedly trying to drive a car reported stolen out of El Paso into Mexico.

A 41-year-old man faces multiple felony counts after police say he threatened shoppers with a knife at the Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. No one was hurt.

Triple digits return midweek in El Paso with gusty winds through Thursday. Cooling centers and heat-safety tips are available.

NWS warns of 70 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail for Las Cruces and University Park until 5:15 p.m. MDT; take shelter and avoid travel.

A driver died early Saturday after his SUV struck the back of a parked tractor‑trailer on Don Haskins. Police say speed contributed and the Special Traffic Investigation Unit is probing the crash.

Crews are working a rescue at the Rio Grande canal near Levee 20 after a 1 p.m. call. Police say they are assisting U.S. Border Patrol in an ongoing operation.

HSI San Antonio says a Mexican national in Laredo was sentenced to more than 15 years after sexually exploiting a child he targeted on social media. The agency said he will face deportation after his sentence.

A Tren de Aragua-linked woman known as “La Barbie” was sentenced to two years after pleading guilty to trafficking tied to the Gateway Hotel; court records show 616 days of credit.

Doña Ana County residents pressed officials this week over Project Jupiter’s power and water plans, saying company‑run events aren’t enough as regulators review updated permits.

Security footage shows a knife-wielding man robbing the Quality Inn on Yarbrough. Crime Stoppers and police are asking the public for tips.