Social posts overstate the threat: state trackers show a separate October EIA quarantine in El Paso County but no active EHV‑1 neurologic outbreak centered in El Paso. Officials point to a Waco‑linked EHV‑1 event and urge biosecurity.

Intoxicated driver Jorge Aguirre was arrested in El Paso after a car chase where his truck emitted sparks due to a missing tire. He had a BAC over the legal limit and faces DWI and evading arrest charges.

The El Paso Architectural Foundation donated $10,000 to the EPCC Foundation for architecture student scholarships, supporting education and the future of local architecture.

Police officer and boxing champion Stephanie Han is an Irvin High School alumna who combines dedication to public service with her athletic career, informed by a disciplined background and support from her community in El Paso.

Darrington Road in Horizon City, TX, will be closed for 8 weeks starting January 12th for construction, with detours provided and local southbound traffic allowed between Alderwood Manor and Homestead Dr.

Horizon City residents are invited to a town meeting on January 10 to discuss construction projects and community concerns, with Mayor Rentera leading and TxDOT and contractors present.

The TCEQ will take public comment Jan. 8 in El Paso on Marathon Petroleum’s 10‑year air‑permit renewal for its long‑running refinery. Neighbors, county officials and the company are lining up competing priorities over emissions and jobs.

El Paso Police arrested Nicholas Fuentes for jaywalking, resisting arrest, and possession of a controlled substance during a Gang Suppression Unit operation.

Pei Wei closed its Mesa Street restaurant this week, leaving only the Las Palmas Marketplace outpost in El Paso and prompting rewards notices to customers.

UTEP awarded Ryan Boatright and Vianey Martinez the Hawkins Scholarship, recognizing their academic and leadership prowess and supporting their future studies.

An El Paso lawyer was among nine people arrested after a year‑long DPS‑HSI probe that uncovered a network allegedly forcing Cuban migrants into prostitution. Court filings and agency statements name Mario Ortiz Saroldi and others in the investigation.

The City of Socorro, Texas, found a healthy Husky mix and is seeking its owners via a Facebook post. Residents with information are encouraged to call (915) 858-9237.

A male dog with an outdated microchip was found in Socorro, Texas, and is temporarily housed by the city while they seek his family via a Facebook post.