El Paso Community College awarded six students scholarships from its AWCC, recognizing their academic achievements and community engagement. Recipients include a nursing student mother and an English major overcoming cognitive impairments.

El Paso invites community participation for a Dia de los Muertos event featuring alebrijes, with application deadlines for vendors on August 7 and parade participants on September 1.

The City of El Paso invites residents to participate in shaping the 2026 fiscal budget with a focus on public safety, infrastructure, and tax relief for seniors and the disabled.

LCPD will host a Bridging the Badge livestream on July 15 to discuss school safety, coinciding with Las Cruces Public Schools' new year starting July 25 for some students.

EPCC celebrated the graduation of its fourth cohort of medical soldiers from an accelerated paramedic program, with all surpassing the national pass rate standard.

The Las Cruces Police Department is seeking new recruits for its January 2026 academy, offering competitive wages and bonuses, especially for those with higher education or military service.

The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo returns to El Paso, endorsed by Sheriff Roybal. It features traditional events, family activities, and live music. Enhanced security and safety measures will be in place.

El Paso ISD is organizing its annual Back to School Fiesta to celebrate the upcoming school year, offering fun and information at 10 high schools, and will provide free school supplies to all students.

Las Cruces Police and Raising Cane’s host Lunchbox Lemonade event to foster community relations with free drinks, popsicles, and open dialogue at a local splash pad.

El Paso County is set to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, parades, and various events, as detailed in event guides from local news outlets.

El Paso County officials organize a post-July 4th cleanup at Red Sands and increase patrols to handle holiday illegal dumping and to promote safety among ATV users and others, emphasizing the dangers of drunk driving and off-roading.

EPCC Veteran Resource Centers will honor military students on the 4th of July, reflecting on the significance of freedom and addressing veterans' complex emotions associated with the holiday.

El Paso city offices close for Independence Day, yet essential services like waste collection will run normally. The Zoo and certain other facilities will be open for visitors, ensuring community activities during the holiday.