A new study says Texas seniors lost about $124 million to online shopping scams this year, with metro areas including Dallas‑Fort Worth among the hardest hit. Experts urge simple steps to reduce risk and point to resources for victims.

Tom Homan, former White House Border Czar, made controversial remarks during a Turning Point USA event at UTEP, leading to protests and a confrontation with a heckler.

An Otero County jury convicted an El Paso man of felony murder after a 2023 wrong‑way crash near Alamogordo. Federal agents also say nearly 10 kilograms of meth were found in his car.

FBI and local police are investigating online threats to El Paso and southern New Mexico schools. Officials say no credible danger has been found but investigators are tracing the posts.

Two teenage girls were arrested for an aggravated robbery at a Circle K in El Paso, with charges referred to the Juvenile Probation Department. Details of their potential involvement in multiple robberies and their custody status are undisclosed.

Two teenage girls were taken into custody after an alleged aggravated assault in Central El Paso. Authorities say the case is under active investigation.

El Paso's weather forecast promises calm, sunny conditions with daytime temperatures in the mid-60s and nighttime lows in the low 40s, alongside gentle winds.

El Paso's WinterFest 2025 has been named the "Best Christmas Market" by Newsweek and features family-friendly activities. The city is proactive in property maintenance and offers a sensory-friendly tree lighting for inclusivity.

Texas DOT begins beam placement for the Montana Avenue and Loop 375 interchange in El Paso to improve traffic, with temporary overnight closures scheduled.

Socorro, Texas proclaims Older Driver Safety Week, providing safety advice and promoting alternative transport services for seniors on social media, in partnership with TXDOT.

Texas Senate Bill 8 requires school facilities to be used based on biological sex, prompting El Paso Community College to offer alternative unisex restrooms.

El Paso Community College announces a Wintermester session from Dec 15 to Jan 9, offering a full course in four weeks with online tutoring services available daily, except Dec 24, 25, 31, and Jan 1.

Minerva Laveaga Luna from El Paso Community College won the 2026 PEN/Bare Life Review Grant for her creative nonfiction on themes of displacement and identity.