Court records show charges were dismissed after former Eastlake coach Ruben Rodriguez completed a pre‑trial diversion program tied to an alleged September choking. The files lay out the allegations and the legal path that led to dismissal.

A clown-masked thief reportedly hit an east El Paso Circle K three times, taking cans of Twisted Tea from the beer cooler. Crime Stoppers and police are asking for tips.

Years after the smokestacks came down, the former Asarco smelter across from UTEP remains capped, monitored and restricted — unsuitable for homes, schools or hospitals.

A 32-year-old man was hospitalized after a late-night shooting outside the Mesa Street Walgreens near UTEP. Detectives are investigating.

Highs near 100°F this weekend with a small chance of isolated storms mainly east of the Rio Grande. City cooling centers are open for relief.

Soaked crowds, lightning delays and a brief soundboard sabotage joined classic‑rock headliners in KLAQ’s Street Fest memories of downtown El Paso.

DOJ announced it will close the La Tuna federal prison complex in Anthony, citing a $4B maintenance backlog and staffing shortfalls. Staff transfers and reductions are expected.

A 21-year-old Fort Bliss resident was killed early Wednesday when his motorcycle struck the Airway Boulevard underpass wall near El Paso International Airport.

A former Charles Q. Murphree special education teacher, Rachael Lucas, was indicted on 16 felony counts alleging abuse of non‑verbal students. The charges follow an arrest and a civil suit seeking more than $1 million.

Mostly sunny and hot through the Fourth of July weekend with highs near 100°F. Cooling centers are available across the city.

County officials briefed residents on July 4 safety operations and a post‑holiday cleanup targeting Montana Vista and Red Sands, with crews and volunteers set to sweep debris.

A Las Cruces bicyclist was killed when an SUV struck him on June 22. Authorities charged former state GOP treasurer Kimberly Skaggs; she’s held without bond and the family has filed suit.

UTEP researchers 3D-printed a gel battery electrolyte that matches conventional performance and can be formed into discs, lattices and cubes.