Roman Morales was arrested by Horizon City Police and the FBI for possessing child pornography and assault material, made possible through a cooperative law enforcement effort.

Sylvia Morales, 68, died after her car hit a pole in El Paso's Lower Valley. This marks the city's 59th traffic death in 2023, slightly fewer than in 2024. The crash cause is under investigation.

EPCC's STEM departments showcased lunar living solutions, culminating in an award for the project "Sustainable Energy for Your Home…on the Moon" by a multidisciplinary team.

El Paso ISD's Martha Aguirre celebrated student artists, academic and athletic achievements, the Girl Power Event, and encouraged community involvement in the Toys for Tots campaign.

El Paso school district commences its Toys for Tots drive in collaboration with the Marines, urging the community to donate toys for children in need until December 12th.

Texas Senate Bill 8 requires school facilities to be used based on biological sex, prompting El Paso Community College to offer alternative unisex restrooms.

Minerva Laveaga Luna from El Paso Community College won the 2026 PEN/Bare Life Review Grant for her creative nonfiction on themes of displacement and identity.

A new ILSR report shows the City of El Paso and Ysleta ISD spent about $1.76M on Amazon in 2023, prompting concern that local suppliers were undercut. The study points to wide price gaps and steep platform fees.

El Paso Sheriff's deputies arrested Christian Martinez for evading arrest after he ignored road closure signs on Montana Avenue during a water main break.

El Paso Community College received its largest ever private donation of $113,200 from Dr. Diane and Mr. Daryl E. Troyer to establish a student emergency fund.

El Paso Community College students presented their artistic talents at the Off the Page event, showcasing works from English, Graphic Design, Music, Dance, and Culinary Arts programs.

An after‑hours BYOB club on Montana Avenue was permanently closed after a county settlement that cites repeated violence, illegal alcohol sales and 18 police responses. The agreement bars the owners from reopening under the Lava Lounge name and includes civil penalties.

A routine traffic stop in Rifle led to the arrest of a Texas man wanted on child‑sex warrants; he was booked into Garfield County jail and held on a $100,000 bond.