Breakroom Coffee has opened a counter inside The Exchange at 219 E. San Antonio, bringing matcha-forward drinks and seasonal specials to downtown El Paso.

Hot and breezy in El Paso today: high near 99°F with gusty winds and a slight late‑day shower chance. A Red Flag Warning in nearby southwest New Mexico raises wildfire risk.

El Paso will near 100°F on Saturday with a 20% chance of late‑afternoon storms. Cooling centers are open and gusty west winds could boost the heat.

Seasonal fireworks stands are open near El Paso — here’s where to shop, the sale window and the rules that could get you fined. Know the dates, the local ban and holiday enforcement.

Western Midstream and supermajors launched a second Permian pilot to convert produced water into roughly 1,000 barrels a day of reclaimed freshwater. Regulators and researchers will vet the data.

CBP officers at the Paso Del Norte bridge seized 57.90 pounds of meth on June 18; a New Mexico woman was arrested and federal authorities took custody. The agency credited a K‑9 alert for the discovery.

An 11-year-old El Paso student was left at the wrong bus stop; his mother demands answers as the district readies a real‑time tracking app for families.

Well Made Kitchen & Bar has opened on East El Paso at 11990 Rojas Drive, serving comfort-food classics and a playful cocktail program from Pan y Agua Group. The menu pairs steak frites and spicy pasta with inventive drinks and $5 happy hour items.

A DPS pursuit in east El Paso ended when a motorcycle crashed under the Lomaland overpass; emergency crews said injuries were not life‑threatening and an investigation is underway.

Clear morning will give way to a high near 102°F today. Cooling centers are open and weekend gusts raise fire-weather concerns.

Gina Hinojosa put up billboards in Corpus Christi accusing Gov. Greg Abbott of steering no‑bid contracts as Abbott presses election‑security messaging ahead of November.

El Paso’s Welcome Center will stop operations Aug. 1 after council voted down a $430,000 one‑time ARPA allocation, affecting about 50 people a day. Local leaders warn the closure will make homelessness more visible on streets and in neighborhoods.

Screen legend Ann-Margret will accept a lifetime award and introduce Bye Bye Birdie and Tommy at El Paso's Plaza Classic this July.