Smith Snowden won the Paul Hornung Award National Player of the Week after an exceptional performance in Utah's 43-10 win against UCLA, excelling on offense, defense, and special teams.

A man in his 60s died in an early morning fire at Las Puertas Abiertas Apartments in Northeast El Paso. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

EPCC sponsored an event at Wine Down, focusing on the Deaf community's experiences, with interpreters and notable guests attending, encouraging inclusivity and understanding.

Horizon City PD warned against oversharing online, noting the risks of identity theft and fraud. They emphasized caution, particularly for the elderly, in safeguarding personal information.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help to identify a theft suspect with long black hair, a beard, and last seen wearing a yellow "Animal" T-shirt.

Las Cruces Police will increase patrols and set up a sobriety checkpoint during Labor Day Weekend to prevent DWI incidents, advising the use of ride-shares or designated drivers.

Sheriff Elder refuted claims that a Denver narcotics operation involving his office was an immigration raid, emphasizing it targeted drug trafficking.

Garcia Elementary School celebrated the start of renovations funded by the Canutillo Bond program, including safety and tech upgrades to accommodate the growing population.

Horizon City Police arrested Jonathan Jose Macias during a traffic stop after discovering an outstanding federal warrant for a probation violation related to alien smuggling.

El Paso ISD held a strategic session, Leadership by Design, focusing on enhancing student success and district growth, with Interim Superintendent Aguirre noting their ‘B’ rating and aiming for an 'A'.

Two Ysleta ISD schools, YWLA and Valle Verde ECHS, top the El Paso high school rankings in the U.S. News 2025-2026 list, with high state and national ranks.

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees maintained the 2025 property tax rate at $1.0807 per $100 valuation, sustaining funding for operations and debt repayment without increase.

El Paso ISD schedules its 2025 Employee Health Fair for Sept. 9 at Starlight Event Center, offering free health services, screenings, and wellness activities.