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Two El Paso Mexican restaurants landed at the low end of this week's health inspections, posting scores in the mid-70s. City thresholds and how to see full reports are explained.
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Clear and hot today with highs near 99°F. Isolated mountain storms are possible and cooling centers are open.
Isolated late‑day storms are possible Monday while heat builds back into the low 100s this week.
Afternoon storms could bring gusts up to 50 mph while triple‑digit heat returns later in the week.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 32-year-old man was hospitalized after a late-night shooting outside the Mesa Street Walgreens near UTEP. Detectives are investigating.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
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