A $23 million, bond‑funded Central Fire Station opened in downtown El Paso Thursday, consolidating three older houses and offering tours, demos and public art.

An overnight blaze at Ciudad Juárez’s municipal landfill sent a heavy plume of smoke over the south and drew multiple fire engines and tankers. Crews worked for hours to knock down burning waste.

A 23-year-old El Paso man faces three intoxication-assault counts after a Canyon crash sent four people to the hospital, including a 9-month-old and a pregnant woman who lost her pregnancy.

El Paso will require annual fire‑license inspections for every food truck after Texas changed how mobile vendors are licensed. Fees, documentation and safety checks are now required.

Highs near 100°F this weekend with a small chance of isolated storms mainly east of the Rio Grande. City cooling centers are open for relief.

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.