The El Paso Fire Department celebrated 25 years of service by some of its personnel and thanked them on Facebook, highlighting Firefighter Joanna Overton's contributions.

Socorro, Texas, partnered with the American Red Cross to provide free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, improving community safety and emergency preparedness.

Horizon City Police conducted an active shooter training exercise with youth volunteers to improve emergency response at a local school, sharing the successful drill on social media.

El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte honored Deputy Sergio Chavez upon his retirement after 28 years of service, celebrated with a luncheon attended by his family.

Rio Grande Campus's A & B buildings are closed due to HVAC issues, affecting classes and activities which will move to remote learning. Other EPCC campuses operate normally. No repair timeline is provided, updates are promised.

El Paso County Sheriff's Youth Explorers are receiving firearm safety and marksmanship training, emphasizing responsibility and safe handling, using simulation guns for educational purposes.

Canutillo is hosting "Barks, Branches & Bookworms," a free community event featuring pet vaccines, microchipping, a mobile library, and Clifford the Big Red Dog.

EPCC and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger distribute free groceries, including baby formula, to support local food security.

Navon Wheaton, an alumnus of Chapin High School, joins the NCA staff as a mentor for the Southwest Region after overcoming skepticism about male cheerleaders.

The Socorro Independent School District celebrates student writers in its 39th Literary Anthology, featuring various genres by ninety-one awarded students.

The Las Cruces Police Department seeks crossing guards for the upcoming school year, offering $17-$18 per crossing and requiring a 2-hour daily commitment.

Hansel Montalvo, from SISD's Legacy Barbershop program, won gold at the SkillsUSA Texas Championships and bronze at nationals, making strides in his barbering career.

Las Cruces officials offer advice for safely coexisting with snakes, emphasizing noise-making, protective clothing, vigilance, and calm responses to sightings and bites.