El Paso unveiled the state’s first Hope Booth at the downtown Main Library — a free, three‑minute, bilingual kiosk linking visitors to local mental‑health resources.

Douglass Elementary jumped from a D to a B in the 2025 state ratings, but student-achievement scores remain weak and the campus is absorbing students from recently closed neighborhood schools. Local leaders say the grade masks continuing challenges.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office visited St. Teresa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with Santa Claus and the Grinch, distributing food and care packages to seniors. They received support from local businesses.

El Paso invites residents to join its 19th Neighborhood Leadership Academy, a free 14-week program to learn about city government operations, starting February 4, 2026. Applications are due by January 21, 2026.

El Paso announces holiday events, USA Today recognition, free Christmas bus rides, and first MPOX case while promoting public services and civic engagement.

Sheriff Ugarte of El Paso County shared a social media post offering safety tips for the holiday season, including DUI prevention, property safety, and package theft avoidance.

Students and staff from Franklin and Coronado High Schools collaborated in the "Holiday Blessings" event to give gifts to over 300 Aoy Elementary students, continuing a tradition of unity and generosity.

El Paso Police target DWI during holidays with an outreach program at Montwood High School, using "drunk goggles" to demonstrate the dangers of impaired driving to students.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office delivered holiday gifts to children at Anthony Head Start, fostering community relations and thanking locals for their warm welcome.

At El Paso's VEX V5 Robotics Tournament, EPISD high school students showcased their STEM skills by designing and competing with robots, emphasizing collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.

El Paso Community College's AWCC supported Villa Maria, a transitional home for women, by donating essentials to empower its residents toward self-sufficiency during the holiday season.

Ysleta ISD lost about 1,400 students this year, shrinking enrollment to roughly 32,600 and pushing a projected $19.5M deficit.

The Clint Texas Police Department is inviting the community to participate in a Toy Drive, highlighting the initiative on social media to foster community bonds and help those in need during the holidays.