A UTEP study found 88.5% of 'kissing bugs' tested near El Paso carried the Chagas parasite. Researchers recommend sealing homes and limiting pets' outdoor exposure.

A Far East El Paso family was shaken awake early Sunday when a car jumped the curb and hit a parked vehicle; the driver fled and El Paso police are investigating.

Sazon by Chef Rulis and Starlite Gastropub have combined on N. Mesa, bringing both menus, live music and year‑round patio seating to one spot. The merger revives pizza and widens late‑night options on the west side.

El Paso ISD celebrates its trustees during School Board Recognition Month, acknowledging their efforts to ensure student success and community engagement in public education.

Eduardo Garcia, 34, assaulted a deputy and tried to flee during a traffic stop in El Paso after failing sobriety tests; he now faces multiple charges.

El Paso celebrated New Year's Eve with a vibrant downtown festival, culminating in the Star Drop event, as detailed by the Parks and Recreation's social media post. The post thanked attendees and looked forward to future community celebrations.

The National Weather Service predicts mild, partly cloudy weather for El Paso, with temperatures in the 60s and light winds. Rain chances increase midweek.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office conducted a DWI Task Force operation on New Year's, resulting in 35 arrests, including 26 for DWI, through multi-agency collaboration.

Sheriff Ugarte invites the community to the 6th Annual Deputy Peter J. Herrera Memorial 5K on March 8, 2026, at Ascarate Park to honor the fallen deputy.

TABC's transformative year included major operations, regulatory changes, illicit alcohol seizure, combating human trafficking, new leadership, and hemp industry regulation.

El Paso's Parks and Recreation Department expressed thanks for community support and announced a one-day closure on New Year's Day via a Facebook post.

El Paso deputies are asking for help finding 14-year-old Axel Gerardo Esparza, last seen near Barnard Drive last Saturday. Tips: (915) 832-4408.

A pallet yard blaze in the Las Colonias area of Clint drew a multi-agency response overnight; crews worked to contain the fire and no injuries were reported.