An after‑hours BYOB club on Montana Avenue was permanently closed after a county settlement that cites repeated violence, illegal alcohol sales and 18 police responses. The agreement bars the owners from reopening under the Lava Lounge name and includes civil penalties.

El Paso ISD announced the winners of its 35th Holiday Card Contest: Rose Macias (high school), Dayana Echavarria (middle school), and Orlando Quiñones (elementary).

Socorro, Texas, is excited for their Wicked WinterFest 2025, a family-friendly community event featuring a parade, local vendors, and holiday characters, taking place tomorrow.

El Paso Police celebrated a sensory-friendly holiday with families, featuring their mascot McGruff, providing a comfortable environment for those with sensitivities.

A routine traffic stop in Rifle led to the arrest of a Texas man wanted on child‑sex warrants; he was booked into Garfield County jail and held on a $100,000 bond.

El Paso is investing $20 million to build six new landfill cells at the Greater El Paso Landfill, adding roughly a dozen years of disposal capacity. The work is funded by solid‑waste fees.

A pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after being struck near Copia Street and Gateway West. Authorities closed nearby roads while investigators responded.

DEA El Paso says more than 50,000 fentanyl pills were removed from southern New Mexico communities; officials stress naloxone access and caution.

Hilda Berganza warns El Paso’s air has reached dangerous PM2.5 levels, with community monitors and scientists reporting hazardous spikes during dust storms.

The weather in El Paso is set to be sunny with mild temperatures and light winds, maintaining comfortable conditions through the weekend and into the next week.

A new Texas law lets private citizens sue out‑of‑state abortion‑pill prescribers and distributors; critics warn it could spawn 'bounty‑hunter' lawsuits and interstate court fights.

Routine traffic stop in Clint leads to a controlled substance discovery; the driver is jailed facing charges. The Clint Police Department shared the arrest details on social media, emphasizing the presumption of innocence.

A water main break at Desert Meadows led to road closures on Montana Avenue, causing delays for westbound commuters. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office advised seeking alternative routes.