El Paso expects sunny weather and mild temperatures during the holiday season, with a clear forecast for the week including comfortable highs in the mid-70s and lows around the mid-40s.

DEA agents in El Paso say they seized 16 kilograms of purple, pliable fentanyl that tested positive for xylazine — officials warn overdoses could be harder to reverse.

Two El Paso police officers were arrested in separate incidents, one for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and another for a traffic stop that led to a DUI investigation.

An El Paso mother says her 6‑year‑old was left on a daycare van for hours; state child‑protection investigators and police have been notified and probes are underway.

Sheriff's office in El Paso County investigates a threat against Monument, Colorado schools, leading to closures in the D-38 Lewis-Palmer School District for safety precautions.

The Horizon City Police Department hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting, drawing the community together for a festive evening with Santa, hot chocolate, and cookies.

A man was arrested in El Paso for stealing a truck, a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, from a company yard. Deputies recovered the vehicle and charged Ezequiel Aldana with property theft.

Horizon City Police arrested Israel Spencer for his second DWI after he was found unconscious in a parked car with an open alcohol container. Spencer failed a breath test and was charged with a DWI, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving.

Socorro ISD is considering $2,500 payments for up to 50 staff who volunteer to resign as leaders scramble after a failed tax vote. The board will debate the measure this week.

A judge gave Thomas Jacinto Lopez a 25‑year term after prosecutors say he bilked an elderly El Paso widow out of tens of thousands. The case follows separate county claims that he ran deceptive construction schemes.

Fire crews extinguished a two-structure blaze near Myrtle and Octavia in downtown El Paso Wednesday; investigators are on scene and no injuries were reported.

A car crash closed part of Alameda Street in El Paso County, causing significant delays. The Sheriff's Office advised commuters to take alternative routes during a 6-hour road closure. No details on injuries or the crash cause were provided.

EPISD launched the Hour of AI program with partners to teach students AI and coding, marked by a special event and financial support, as part of a commitment to tech education.