The City of Socorro, Texas, shared a Christmas message on Facebook, wishing residents a joyful holiday and emphasizing community, service, and cultural traditions.

The San Elizario Marshal's Office posted a holiday message on Facebook, thanking their community for support and emphasizing the importance of safety and partnership during the festive season.

A two-year-old was airlifted after a water rescue at a home on Spencer Drive in East El Paso; local video shows a helicopter at the scene.

El Paso alters trash schedule during holidays; no collection on Dec. 25-26, Jan. 1-2, with make-up days on the following Saturdays. Only gray bins will be picked up.

El Paso will experience roadwork closures starting January 5, affecting major roadways like SH-178 and US-54, with improvements including lighting and a new truck ramp.

Douglass Elementary jumped from a D to a B in the 2025 state ratings, but student-achievement scores remain weak and the campus is absorbing students from recently closed neighborhood schools. Local leaders say the grade masks continuing challenges.

Socorro, Texas, celebrates city employees' work anniversaries, acknowledging their dedication and service to the community with a #Citywithamission social media post.

A 1992 court victory by Bowie High students limited Border Patrol stops near campus — protections now tested after a DHS directive and a Supreme Court order this year.

A Vado man was sentenced to 33 years after a child-sex conviction and a separate kidnapping plea, with both counts labeled serious violent offenses. The rulings require him to serve most of the terms behind bars.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office visited St. Teresa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with Santa Claus and the Grinch, distributing food and care packages to seniors. They received support from local businesses.

Sheriff Ugarte of El Paso County shared a social media post offering safety tips for the holiday season, including DUI prevention, property safety, and package theft avoidance.

El Paso Police target DWI during holidays with an outreach program at Montwood High School, using "drunk goggles" to demonstrate the dangers of impaired driving to students.

Falcon High turned a recent meet into a fundraiser for Grand Junction wrestlers after a bus crash left several athletes hospitalized. The team sent admissions and concession proceeds to help families and medical needs.