A judge gave Thomas Jacinto Lopez a 25‑year term after prosecutors say he bilked an elderly El Paso widow out of tens of thousands. The case follows separate county claims that he ran deceptive construction schemes.

Three people were found dead in an apparent murder‑suicide at Merryman RV Park in Jal. Authorities say the suspected shooter later died at a Kermit hospital and investigators are working the scene.

A fatal car crash in El Paso County resulted in one death and hospitalizations. The incident involved three vehicles and occurred on Alameda Avenue. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

Fire crews extinguished a two-structure blaze near Myrtle and Octavia in downtown El Paso Wednesday; investigators are on scene and no injuries were reported.

A person was killed Wednesday after being struck by a train near Fox Plaza in south‑central El Paso. Crimes Against Persons detectives have opened an investigation.

The DEA’s El Paso division launched a community initiative pairing education, family outreach and enforcement to cut fentanyl supply and support affected families. Officials stressed vigilance and resources.

A high-speed pursuit raced through Fabens and briefly put Fabens ISD on hold before campuses were cleared and classes resumed. Local officials say the hold was temporary.

A mother says her 3‑year‑old was found alone and smeared with feces at Herrera Elementary; the district says it reviewed the matter and took administrative action.

Arrest made in El Paso homicide case where David Gutierrez's remains were found at a property; Javier Montoya Rubio is in custody, facing murder charges and a drug-related charge.

Sheriff Ugarte reports a fatal crash in El Paso caused by Gerard Nelson who allegedly ran a red light, resulting in one death and charges of intoxication manslaughter and assault.

Police released photos after a man scratched obscenities into a car at the Alameda Walmart; Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips.

El Paso man charged with filing a false police report claiming his car was stolen when it was with his estranged wife.

Roman Morales was arrested by Horizon City Police and the FBI for possessing child pornography and assault material, made possible through a cooperative law enforcement effort.