Pei Wei closed its Mesa Street restaurant this week, leaving only the Las Palmas Marketplace outpost in El Paso and prompting rewards notices to customers.

Governor Abbott ordered TWC and HHSC to probe potential misuse of child‑care dollars and tighten oversight. Agencies must file progress and final reports in late January and February.

A Far East El Paso family was shaken awake early Sunday when a car jumped the curb and hit a parked vehicle; the driver fled and El Paso police are investigating.

Sazon by Chef Rulis and Starlite Gastropub have combined on N. Mesa, bringing both menus, live music and year‑round patio seating to one spot. The merger revives pizza and widens late‑night options on the west side.

A 14-year-old girl, Allyson Torres, died after jumping from a moving vehicle in El Paso, marking the 62nd traffic fatality in the city for 2025. Investigations are ongoing.

UTEP awarded Ryan Boatright and Vianey Martinez the Hawkins Scholarship, recognizing their academic and leadership prowess and supporting their future studies.

An El Paso lawyer was among nine people arrested after a year‑long DPS‑HSI probe that uncovered a network allegedly forcing Cuban migrants into prostitution. Court filings and agency statements name Mario Ortiz Saroldi and others in the investigation.

El Paso's weather will shift from sunny to cloudy with a 70% chance of showers mid-week and windy conditions persisting, but clear skies will return by the weekend.

Socorro, Texas, launched the Rio Vista Super Senior Scrapbook for 2026, starting with a bird feeder craft activity on National Bird Day. Seniors can join by calling (915)860-8615.

The City of Socorro, Texas, found a healthy Husky mix and is seeking its owners via a Facebook post. Residents with information are encouraged to call (915) 858-9237.

El Paso ISD celebrates its trustees during School Board Recognition Month, acknowledging their efforts to ensure student success and community engagement in public education.

A West Texas tow firm filed Chapter 11 as litigation from a May El Paso crash moves forward. The Subchapter V filing aims to keep operations running during a court-supervised reorganization.

Joey Severo Garcia was arrested for DWI in Horizon City after being stopped for speeding and failing sobriety tests. Police highlighted the risks of drunk motorcycling.