Mostly sunny and hot through the Fourth of July weekend with highs near 100°F. Cooling centers are available across the city.

County officials briefed residents on July 4 safety operations and a post‑holiday cleanup targeting Montana Vista and Red Sands, with crews and volunteers set to sweep debris.

29-year-old Ricardo Dominguez died after a hit-and-run on I-10 East at Yarbrough; El Paso Police are asking for tips and dash-cam footage.

El Paso’s medical examiner counted 46 fentanyl‑involved fatalities in 2025 — a dip from 2023 — but officials warn counterfeit pills and mixed‑drug overdoses still pose a serious risk.

El Paso will near 100°F on Saturday with a 20% chance of late‑afternoon storms. Cooling centers are open and gusty west winds could boost the heat.

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.