A worker was hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries after an overnight industrial incident at Sierra Plastics in El Paso's Lower Valley.

A Segundo Barrio business owner locked a robbery suspect inside his shop on May 6, but the man slipped out before police arrived. He was arrested May 19 and booked on an aggravated-robbery charge.

U.S. News names El Paso the No. 1 big U.S. city to live in for 2026 6 7, highlighting affordability, short commutes and quality-of-life measures.

Former El Paso astronaut Danny Olivas was among advisers quietly removed from NASA panels this spring, prompting warnings from former agency leaders and lawmakers. The changes come amid a shakeup of Artemis oversight.

Mid‑afternoon patchy blowing dust and gusty outflows are possible; warm weather continues into Memorial Day.

El Paso County Attorney says scams offering bogus solar deals are rising, with seniors and fixed‑income residents among the most affected. Legal aid and county offices are stepping in to help.

Sunny, dry and warm: El Paso will climb to about 89°F today with gusty southwest winds and elevated fire-weather concerns.

Carlos Sifuentes was sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty in the 2022 Socorro killing of 43-year-old Jade Ruiz, prosecutors said. The sentence closes a long-running investigation by local authorities.

Two West El Paso restaurants scored just above the city's pass line in this week's inspections, putting them on track for routine follow-ups.

Abbott is pitching a five‑point property‑tax overhaul while Gina Hinojosa made a Dallas block party into a schools‑first rally. Polling shows a competitive statewide contest.

City officials say a peer‑mentor program, staff coaching and pavilion repairs are the backbone of a plan to restore the El Paso Zoo’s national accreditation. The city is also moving quickly on a director search and construction timeline.

A city audit found $1.13M in unpaid hotel-occupancy taxes across 19 hotels; officials will review collection and appeal options at a May 21 committee meeting.

Clear, hot and dry today in El Paso with highs near 91°F, breezy afternoons and very low humidity. Small rain chances may return late Friday into Saturday.