A Falcon 9 lifted Italy’s COSMO‑SkyMed CSG‑3 into low Earth orbit on Jan. 2, producing a bright sky show visible from Southern California to El Paso as SpaceX opened 2026 with a successful mission.

The National Weather Service predicts mild, partly cloudy weather for El Paso, with temperatures in the 60s and light winds. Rain chances increase midweek.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office conducted a DWI Task Force operation on New Year's, resulting in 35 arrests, including 26 for DWI, through multi-agency collaboration.

Sydney Marquez, missing 24-year-old from El Paso, was located in a Houston suburb but her family expresses concerns for her safety and mental health, criticizing law enforcement's handling of her situation.

Sheriff Ugarte invites the community to the 6th Annual Deputy Peter J. Herrera Memorial 5K on March 8, 2026, at Ascarate Park to honor the fallen deputy.

Socorro, Texas residents experienced disruptions in municipal services due to a phone line outage, as the city works to restore services and assures emergency lines remain operational.

A brush fire behind Dragonman's shooting range forced short evacuations; range staff say tracer rounds may have sparked the blaze and are asking for tips.

El Paso enjoys calm winter weather with clear skies and moderate temperatures, highs in the mid to high 60s, and some wind. A slight chance of showers midweek is noted.

A motorcycle-vehicle collision at El Paso's Alameda and Pera intersection left one seriously injured; EPPD's Special Traffic Investigations Unit is probing the cause.

A fatal crash in Northeast El Paso on New Year's Day involved two vehicles and led to the closure of Gateway North at Sean Haggerty Drive for investigation.

El Paso Zoo provides care for an anemic and underweight bald eagle found near Silver City, examining it for infections and toxins while cautiously rehabilitating it.

A free haircut in El Paso turned into a viral arrest video after officers responded to a call outside a barber shop.

Socorro, Texas celebrates 2025's community spirit and achievements, thanking residents for their contributions and unity in a heartfelt social media post.