WalletHub's national ranking places McAllen‑Edinburg‑Mission (149th) and Brownsville‑Harlingen (148th) near the bottom of 150 U.S. metros, even as the region hosts multiple colleges.

County officials briefed residents on July 4 safety operations and a post‑holiday cleanup targeting Montana Vista and Red Sands, with crews and volunteers set to sweep debris.

Colorful floats and performers filled downtown El Paso Saturday as the 19th annual Sun City Pride Parade wrapped with a family picnic at Houston Park.

Seasonal fireworks stands are open near El Paso — here’s where to shop, the sale window and the rules that could get you fined. Know the dates, the local ban and holiday enforcement.

El Paso’s Welcome Center will stop operations Aug. 1 after council voted down a $430,000 one‑time ARPA allocation, affecting about 50 people a day. Local leaders warn the closure will make homelessness more visible on streets and in neighborhoods.

San Elizario ISD will consolidate elementary grades and close two campuses in 2026–27 as officials cite enrollment drops and tight budgets.

Parish leaders announced St. Pius X Catholic School in El Paso will close after years of post‑pandemic enrollment decline and an annual operating deficit topping $300,000.

El Paso’s Star on the Mountain will shine in rainbow colors nightly through June to mark Pride Month. The lighting is sponsored by El Paso Sun City Pride.

El Paso’s main food bank warns H.R. 1 SNAP cuts and tighter work rules will strain families and raise summer hunger as school meals stop.

El Paso’s Environmental Services says illegal dumping cleanups have surged; council will review a plan that adds cameras, more district cleanups and a $20 drop‑off pass.

El Paso’s Crisis Intervention Team is being summoned to more mental‑health 911s this year; police and Emergence Health Network report strong diversion but say staffing and vehicles are tight.

U.S. News names El Paso the No. 1 big U.S. city to live in for 2026 6 7, highlighting affordability, short commutes and quality-of-life measures.

Grieving families in El Paso demanded tougher DWI laws, urging ignition interlocks and lower BAC limits as local leaders consider changes.