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.

A December 2023 I-10 hit-and-run in east El Paso killed Perla Vasquez and left two relatives badly hurt; a suspect was arrested in August 2024. Police continue to seek witnesses.

Heat Advisory for El Paso through 9 p.m. Thursday; highs near 104°F and cooling centers available.

Seth Herrera pleaded guilty in Anchorage to attempting to produce and trafficking CSAM tied to conduct in Alaska and El Paso. Sentencing is set for Sept. 29.

El Paso County deputies removed an emaciated pug from a Fabens home; the owner faces an animal‑cruelty charge after deputies say she wished the dog would "just pass away."

Triple-digit heat hits El Paso today with highs near 106°F. Cooling centers are open across the city.

A new diner on Montana Avenue is sparking memories of the old Elmer's with fried chicken, breakfast staples and a menu locals say feels familiar. The name is new but the comfort is familiar.

Los Tragones and Paco Wong’s earned C grades in routine inspections conducted June 15–19; the city's portal explains what those scores mean and where to find full reports.

Three people were arrested after a grocery‑store stabbing on Montana Avenue; SWAT and crisis negotiators responded and the suspects surrendered peacefully. Investigation is ongoing.

El Paso will hit about 106°F Tuesday and Wednesday under a Heat Advisory. Cooling centers are open across the city; limit outdoor activity during late afternoons.

Microsoft says a new Pecos datacenter will add roughly 2 GW of AI capacity and fund on‑site power, promising construction jobs and workforce training. The plan joins a wave of Permian Basin projects that raise environmental and grid questions.