Sunny and warm today with a high near 82°F; rain and gusty west winds move in Tuesday. Gusts and isolated storms could make evening commutes messy.

A Medicine Buddha sand mandala at the El Paso Museum of History was vandalized after Lunar New Year events; staff filed a police report and are asking for tips.

An officer-involved shooting on I‑10 near Kent followed a vehicle fleeing the Sierra Blanca checkpoint; DPS says there is no ongoing threat.

El Paso police are investigating a canal behind homes in the Lower Valley after officers responded to the 7500 block of Green Valley Lane Tuesday morning.

Sunny, dry days with highs into the 80s through the weekend. NWS flags record chances and rising fire‑weather risk next week.

Sunny skies and low humidity push highs into the 80s today. Saturday and Sunday could reach the upper 80s and challenge February records.

A jury in El Paso sentenced Rene Martinez to 90 years after the Sept. 30, 2024 hit-and-run that killed 23-year-old Juan Flores Jr.

Several dead cats were found near a Horizon City development and water tower; neighbors suspect poisoning while county animal‑welfare officials investigate.

El Paso deputies arrested Christopher Garcia after a brief foot chase and a reported escape attempt while he was being medically cleared. He faces multiple charges and is being held on $39,000 bond.

Sun and breezy conditions will warm El Paso into the 60s Sunday, then surge into the 70s and 80s midweek. Watch for gusts and elevated fire-weather concerns.

El Paso’s City Council adopted a legislative agenda for the 2027 Texas session, pairing policy priorities with funding asks for a Downtown I‑10 deck plaza, port upgrades and manufacturing investment.

Gusty west winds will bring patchy blowing dust to El Paso Wednesday, with gusts up to 45 mph and heightened fire-weather concerns.

A Wind Advisory is in effect Tuesday with gusty west winds and blowing dust. Expect strong gusts and reduced visibility; avoid outdoor burning ahead of Wednesday's fire watch.