Canutillo ISD received a $20,000 STEM grant from Pilot Company, coinciding with the new One9 Travel Center opening, to provide LEGO SPIKE kits to students for enhanced learning.

Canutillo ISD celebrated its annual Spanish Spelling Bee, with students from various schools competing. Winners were recognized across different grade categories, with top achievers set to advance to regional levels.

Freeport-McMoRan invests $7 million in UTEP's mining engineering program, dormant since 1964, aiming to address the national demand for mining engineers and expecting to graduate about 100 annually. UTEP seeks to revive its mining education legacy.

Harvey Castellano has been named the Dean of the University Library at UTEP, where he has worked since 1997, and he had previously served as the interim dean.

Marco Antonio Basurto-Casas was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Horizon City, Texas, after a road rage incident involving a firearm.

El Paso County anticipates low voter turnout for its school board elections, with early voting as low as 3% in some areas, signaling concern for educational leadership choices.

An El Paso man pled guilty to human smuggling and money laundering charges, as the leader of a major operation, with eight others also admitting guilt. Sentencing varies, with jail time, probation, and immigration proceedings.

El Paso ISD athletes are competing at the UIL State Track and Field Championships in Austin, with Franklin High's boys team celebrated as the district's first 6A regional champions.

Dr. Martine C. Ceberio from UTEP received the Piper Professor Award for 2025, honored for her contributions to computer science education and student mentorship.

The El Paso Fire Department warns hikers to be cautious, emphasizing that its COMSAR team is well-prepared for rescues during the upcoming summer hiking season.

The El Paso Police joined UTEP for a Mental Health Awareness event, focusing on crisis response and community support, enhancing dialogue between law enforcement and the public.

Five UTEP students/alumni won prestigious Goldwater Scholarships and NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, excelling in STEM and receiving praise from UTEP President Heather Wilson.

El Paso Community College baseball team swept Clarendon, improving their record, while their softball team struggled against Midland College. Both teams approach season's end with pivotal games ahead.