Afternoon storms could bring gusts up to 50 mph while triple‑digit heat returns later in the week.

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.