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Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Phase I of El Paso’s I-10 Widening West (Mesa to Vinton) is expected to wrap by the end of March, with lane switches and closures ahead for phase II. Crews are finishing bridges and building connectors toward the state line.
DENAC has pitched a Juárez–El Paso Express Tram to connect the two airports and speed cross‑border transfers, but financing and formal approvals are still unresolved.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny and unusually warm in El Paso today; isolated border showers possible Monday night.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A two-vehicle collision on Eastlake Boulevard Thursday night left a 53-year-old woman dead; the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
A burglary response in northeast El Paso turned violent when a driver allegedly struck a police officer; the 21-year-old suspect was later arrested by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force.
Politics & Govt in ...
Repeated water leaks at William Beaumont Army Medical Center have prompted congressional oversight while repair-cost totals remain undisclosed.
Anthony secured a $750,000 TxCDBG award to rehabilitate three municipal wells. Officials say project details and timelines will be posted online soon.
DHS reported the arrest of five men in El Paso with prior convictions — including homicide and child‑sex crimes — according to local reporting. Federal enforcement in the region has been stepped up recently.
El Paso is forecasted to experience sunny days and clear nights with mild temperatures and gentle winds for the upcoming days, with a slight chance of showers midweek.
A two-vehicle crash at Martin Luther King and Stan Roberts left one driver dead and prompted a Special Traffic Investigations probe, the city says.
Community & Society in ...
EPISD seniors earned national honors with several recognized by QuestBridge and the National Merit Scholarship Program, including matches with Notre Dame, Colorado College, Stanford, and MIT.
El Paso ISD delayed school opening due to a cold snap and emphasized their dedication to education and community engagement through classroom visits and upcoming Community Conversations.
El Paso's weather is warming up with sunny skies, with temperatures rising from the mid-40s to the upper 50s by the end of the week according to the National Weather Service.
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