Astroscale U.S. will open a permanent El Paso workspace and partner with UTEP’s Aerospace Center on flight dynamics, autonomy and space-domain awareness. City incentives will support the move.

A semi-truck crash on Gateway West damaged a transmission pole and left roughly 2,140 El Paso customers without power as crews worked into the night.

Sun Metro will reshuffle dozens of El Paso bus lines on June 14, 2026, adding routes 41 and 55 and launching microtransit while deactivating several low‑ridership routes.

The Texas Transportation Commission approved $16 million to build a new El Paso transit maintenance facility, a project officials say will improve bus safety and reliability.

PowerBridge landed an option to lease roughly 3,400 acres in Reeves County for the Alpha Digital Campus, a proposed gigascale data hub that could include up to 2 GW of power. The site is positioned near the Waha gas hub and remains subject to permits and interconnection approvals.

Christina Montes faces questions after reporting shows her husband is a registered sex offender and was tied to a 2018 bail‑bond incident that led to civil damages.

A custody exchange in El Paso's Sparks community escalated into a vehicle assault that endangered a 2‑year‑old; two women have been booked on aggravated‑assault and child‑endangerment charges.

Horizon City announced Wednesday that Buc-ee’s will locate at Horizon Boulevard and Ashford — city leaders called the move a potential “game-changer.”

A midday lockdown at Canutillo High was lifted after reports of nearby criminal activity; officials say students are safe and those involved are in custody.

Clear, dry Thursday with highs near 82°F. A Friday front cools temperatures and brings showers likely Sunday.

Gov. Abbott and TANEO opened applications for a $350M state fund to back advanced nuclear reactors, manufacturing and fuel‑cycle projects. Notices due April 23; full apps due May 14.

Fort Bliss will convert part of Underwood Golf Course into a tournament-ready youth sports park with 10 turf fields and family amenities, officials say. The plan aims to keep weekend tournaments local and boost jobs.

A 14‑year‑old was taken into custody after a weapon was found at IDEA Horizon Vista; deputies say the item was recovered and students were safe during a brief campus hold.