A new full-service Mexican spot has opened at Festival Crossing, serving tacos, seafood and steaks with a weekend brunch menu. Prices start around $8 for small plates.

An individual, Natasha Cristina Acevedo, was arrested for causing a disturbance at an El Paso Public Service Board meeting after being told the room was full. She made allegations about water contamination and resisted directives.

A December filing by Estrella del Paso alleges that a local family‑court judge repeatedly shamed and mistreated migrant children; the judge has since recused herself from the case. Attorneys and a former bailiff have provided sworn accounts.

An 8-year-old with autism left Desertaire Elementary and was found hours later at home; the family filed a police report and is demanding answers about campus safety.

In El Paso County, Texas, James Sheets was arrested for attempting to illegally dump over 1,000 cubic feet of debris and was subsequently charged; the authorities emphasize a zero-tolerance policy for such offenses.

An overnight shooting sent officers to the 4600 block of Tetons Drive near Wainwright Elementary; investigators say details are limited and the probe is ongoing.

El Paso County officials and Chief Gailey joined students at IDEA Mesa Hills with high-fives and smiles to foster positive police-community relations.

TxDOT is opening the EB Mesa exit in El Paso on January 25 after a 24-hour closure for final construction tasks, introducing a three-lane configuration from Redd to Mesa.

The El Paso Police Department hosted a "Coffee with a Cop" event to engage with the community, supported by Albertsons, as part of efforts to improve police-community relations.

Crews in El Paso installed the first seven bridge beams for new frontage roads overnight, with more to follow, using a novel Triangle Transfer Bar method—a first for the city's infrastructure projects.

El Paso's forecast includes clear skies and possible showers, with a mix of pleasant and cooler temperatures and windy conditions throughout the week.

The El Paso Sheriff's Office is hosting the 6th Annual Deputy Peter J. Herrera Memorial 5K to honor the officer killed in 2019 and to strengthen community ties.

Joey Severo Garcia was arrested for DWI in Horizon City after being stopped for speeding and failing sobriety tests. Police highlighted the risks of drunk motorcycling.