A 32-year-old man was hospitalized after a late-night shooting outside the Mesa Street Walgreens near UTEP. Detectives are investigating.

DOJ announced it will close the La Tuna federal prison complex in Anthony, citing a $4B maintenance backlog and staffing shortfalls. Staff transfers and reductions are expected.

A 25-year-old El Paso woman died when her SUV left Shadow Mountain Drive; police say speed was a contributing factor.

A DPS pursuit in east El Paso ended when a motorcycle crashed under the Lomaland overpass; emergency crews said injuries were not life‑threatening and an investigation is underway.

Heat Advisory for El Paso through 9 p.m. Thursday; highs near 104°F and cooling centers available.

Triple-digit heat hits El Paso today with highs near 106°F. Cooling centers are open across the city.

El Paso County deputies arrested 48-year-old Eric Rocha in San Elizario; he faces multiple child-sex charges including continuous sexual abuse.

A Lower Valley trailer fire and explosion destroyed a family's home on Friday; no one was hurt, but six pets were killed or went missing. Officials say faulty wiring sparked the blaze.

A notice to recall El Paso District 4 Rep Cynthia Boyer Trejo was filed after last week’s council vote on the Meta data center; organizers now have 60 days to collect 4,232 signatures.

Mostly clear and 77°F this morning; highs near 100°F with gusty WNW winds and patchy blowing dust after 5 p.m.

Triple-digit heat returns to El Paso today with highs near 103°F and gusty evening winds.

San Elizario ISD will consolidate elementary grades and close two campuses in 2026–27 as officials cite enrollment drops and tight budgets.

Strong storms on June 14 knocked out power across the El Paso borderland, leaving roughly 7,500 customers in Anthony, Santa Teresa and parts of northeast El Paso without electricity.