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Weather & Environment in ...
Gusty west‑southwest winds and blowing dust will make the Thursday afternoon commute tricky across El Paso.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A plea deal would resolve a 2024 attack case involving political consultant Jeremy Jordan; a court hearing is set for April 9 at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse.
A man robbed a Circle K in Northeast El Paso at gunpoint on Feb. 8; surveillance images show him in a dark hooded jacket and mask. Crime Stoppers and police are asking for tips.
Parks & Nature in ...
Federal maps and filings indicate roughly 111–112 miles of a proposed Smart Wall through Big Bend National Park, prompting outcry from locals and conservationists. Critics warn of lasting harm to wildlife and tourism.
After tips to Crime Stoppers, authorities arrested Elijah Turner Reyes in Tijuana and deported him to El Paso to face murder and other outstanding warrants.
A jury convicted 70‑year‑old Mario Lechuga Velazquez of capital murder in the Oct. 13, 2023 Parral Drive shootings. The verdict carries life without the possibility of parole.
Sunny, dry stretch: El Paso warms into the 80s this week with gusty winds and patchy blowing dust possible midweek. Take precautions on desert roads.
Sunny today with a high near 68°F. Temperatures jump to the upper 70s–low 80s midweek with gusty winds and patchy blowing dust.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Dozens of outages left more than 10,000 Las Cruces residents without power Wednesday; the utility's map showed restoration around 1:45 p.m. as crews worked the area.
El Paso ISD says a threat at Franklin High was investigated and deemed non‑credible. Officers remain posted on campus while authorities follow leads.
Socorro ISD says no weapon or viable threat was found after a report at Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy on Feb. 13. The student was identified and the school was cleared.
Retail & Industry in ...
Monkey Rock at The Shoppes at Solana was locked out after a landlord notice cited a lease breach, leaving families and staff unsure when the entertainment center will reopen.
A 23-year-old Fabens woman, Cassandra Silva, died after a blue Yamaha ATV ran off Landfill Road and hit an electrical pole. Authorities say the crash is under investigation.
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