A campaign mailer for Justice of the Peace Lucilla Najera used a likely AI-generated portrait, prompting an apology and renewed scrutiny ahead of the May 26 runoff.

A Camino Real teacher was ordered held without bond after prosecutors say he exchanged sexual Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old and inappropriately touched the student.

A 31‑year‑old El Paso father was arrested after deputies found a 2‑year‑old wandering alone near Eastlake; investigators say alcohol was present at the home.

NSF canceled a UTEP‑led Paso del Norte engine and withdrew an initial $15M; months later the inspector general found the allegations unsubstantiated, but the funding is gone. Local leaders demand answers.

Grieving families in El Paso demanded tougher DWI laws, urging ignition interlocks and lower BAC limits as local leaders consider changes.

A UTEP study found Valley fever cases in El Paso more than tripled from 2013–2022 and linked spikes to extreme heat, strong winds and dust storms. The researchers say environmental signals could help officials anticipate risk.

El Paso has seen a run of AI‑linked layoffs — including a 92‑person cut at HGS — even as the Academy tightened rules to keep AI‑created performances and scripts out of Oscar contention.

Morning clouds give way to mostly sunny skies and highs near 70°F; warm weekend ahead and gusty winds possible Tuesday. Secure loose outdoor items before gusty periods.

El Paso ISD lifted security protocols at two high schools on April 30; officials say there was no ongoing threat and classes resumed.

Seven tiny puppies found in a box near Fabens led to the arrest of a 54-year-old man on animal cruelty charges.

A livestream of an El Paso Community College instructor's traffic stop shows officers pulling him from his car; local booking records list resisting arrest and other charges.

Pecos’ city council voted April 23 to terminate a $9,500‑a‑month consulting deal with Tommy Gonzalez, a move that also puts scrutiny on Nicole Alderete‑Ferrini’s hire. Council members and residents criticized the work and questioned the hiring process.

Franklin High in west El Paso was put on lockdown Thursday after a nearby incident; the district says the measure was precautionary while police investigate.