A jury convicted 70‑year‑old Mario Lechuga Velazquez of capital murder in the Oct. 13, 2023 Parral Drive shootings. The verdict carries life without the possibility of parole.

A jury in El Paso sentenced Rene Martinez to 90 years after the Sept. 30, 2024 hit-and-run that killed 23-year-old Juan Flores Jr.

Several dead cats were found near a Horizon City development and water tower; neighbors suspect poisoning while county animal‑welfare officials investigate.

Border Patrol's chief posted video of agents raiding a suspected cartel stash house in Horizon City; officials have not released the location or detainee numbers.

A 33‑year‑old driver received a 15‑year prison term after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the 2023 crash that killed Laura Lynch. Prosecutors say speed and a revoked license were factors.

Surveillance video shows a man robbing El Fenix Bakery at gunpoint in El Paso's Lower Valley on Feb. 9. Crime Stoppers is seeking tips and offering a possible cash reward.

A Charlie Kirk mural on the side of Gunn Central in central El Paso was spray-painted overnight. The shop filed a police report and says investigators recovered a backpack with possible evidence.

Abbott ordered DPS to boost patrols and specialized units after violent reprisals in Mexico; travelers were urged to follow State Department guidance.

El Paso deputies arrested Christopher Garcia after a brief foot chase and a reported escape attempt while he was being medically cleared. He faces multiple charges and is being held on $39,000 bond.

A 27‑year‑old Guatemalan detainee collapsed and died at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami; ICE and federal watchdogs have opened reviews.

A good Samaritan detained a man accused of robbing an 85‑year‑old woman on Mesa; police arrested him and urged residents to call 911 and avoid physical confrontation.

An El Paso accountant was sentenced to 33 months after prosecutors say she siphoned more than $600,000 from real-estate businesses over four years.

The FBI is offering up to $25,000 after 20-year-old Alan Valenzuela was shot July 6, 2025 while returning to Presidio from Ojinaga, Mexico. Authorities are asking for tips.