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Federal and local officials broke ground at Clardy Fox and signed an agreement to kick off El Paso’s flood‑warning system and pump‑station upgrades.
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Las Tóxicas El Paso is slated to open in July at 14401 Gateway Blvd W, bringing neon‑pink 'La Tóxica' branding to East El Paso. City records and past controversies mean permits and licensing will be key.
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An EPISD internal audit found 929 unused interactive panels and underused servers, flagging procurement and inventory failures that could affect classrooms and federal compliance.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A former Hueco Elementary principal was indicted after video and court records say he grabbed and pulled a 5-year-old student with autism, injuring the child.
Federal agents raided a suspected El Paso stash house in May, arresting 12 people — 11 adults were processed on federal immigration charges and one unaccompanied child was handled administratively.
A 41-year-old man faces multiple felony counts after police say he threatened shoppers with a knife at the Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. No one was hurt.
Triple digits return midweek in El Paso with gusty winds through Thursday. Cooling centers and heat-safety tips are available.
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San Elizario ISD will consolidate elementary grades and close two campuses in 2026–27 as officials cite enrollment drops and tight budgets.
Deputies removed 35 animals from a Far East El Paso property after welfare checks found unsanitary conditions; a 39-year-old man was arrested on multiple animal-cruelty warrants.
A flash flood warning covered central Hudspeth County on June 14, prompting travel alerts for I‑10 and urging residents to move to higher ground. Officials warned drivers not to cross flooded roads.
A 58-year-old man was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run on Hercules in Northeast El Paso; police and Crime Stoppers are asking for tips.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A $100,000 donation from Las Vegas Sands is helping a Texas nonprofit train therapists and launch a hotline in a state with no dedicated treatment funding.
State grants will fund mobile stroke ambulances at hospitals in Austin, Houston and El Paso to shorten time to treatment and improve outcomes. Hospitals must still finalize staffing and EMS integration.
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